Beatrice becomes unresponsive and withdraws during disputes with her partner.According to Gottman,this is an example of _______.
A) stonewalling
B) defensiveness
C) contempt
D) criticism

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Stonewalling is when someone becomes unresponsive and shuts down during an argument or dispute. This is exactly what Beatrice is doing during her disputes with her partner. The other options, such as defensiveness, criticism, and contempt, involve more active (and potentially aggressive) responses, rather than withdrawing like stonewalling.

Beatrice Becomes Unresponsive and Withdraws During Disputes with Her Partner