"You moron! Can't you do anything right?" This statement is an example of which of the following destructive patterns of interaction as identified by Gottman?
A)recantation
B)contempt
C)apathy
D)withdrawal

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The statement "You moron! Can't you do anything right?" is an example of contempt, which is a destructive pattern of interaction as identified by Gottman. Contempt involves communication that attacks the partner's sense of self with the intention of causing harm or insult.

"You Moron! Can't You Do Anything Right?" This Statement Is