Regarding Gottman and Krokoff's three patterns of problem communications, the pattern involving defensiveness often includes
A) being too rational.
B) a repression of feelings.
C) whining.
D) refusal to talk with one's partner.

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The pattern of defensiveness often includes whining, where the person may complain about being mistreated or misunderstood by their partner, rather than taking responsibility for their own role in the communication issues. A is incorrect because being too rational is not a common aspect of defensiveness. B is incorrect because repression of feelings is more commonly associated with stonewalling. D is incorrect because refusal to talk with one's partner is more commonly associated with stonewalling or avoidance.

Regarding Gottman and Krokoff's Three Patterns of Problem Communications, the Pattern