5 Questions
Which behavior is characterized by reacting to a complaint with silence or withdrawal?
Stonewalling
What is the recommended way to explicitly describe a problem behavior according to the text?
Use I-statements
Which communication technique involves repeating back someone's message in different words?
Active listening
What is the distress-maintaining attributional pattern mentioned in the text?
Criticism attacking partner's personality
What is a key aspect of avoiding dysfunctional communication according to the text?
Validation – acknowledging the validity of
Test your knowledge of dysfunctional communication patterns in unhappy couples according to John Gottman. Explore the correlation between poor communication and unhappiness, as well as the specific patterns such as "kitchen sinking" where multiple complaints are addressed at once. See how much you know about these key concepts in relationship communication.
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