According to Gottman,_______ allows each partner to deny responsibility for the problems that are causing conflict.
A) defensiveness
B) criticism
C) contempt
D) stonewalling

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Defensiveness is the choice that allows each partner to deny responsibility for the problems that are causing conflict. When one partner becomes defensive, they feel attacked and respond with defensiveness, which can lead to a breakdown in communication and ultimately escalate the conflict.

According to Gottman,_______ Allows Each Partner to Deny Responsibility for the Problems