Question

John Gottman (1994,1998) noted that healthy marriages were NOT marked by

A. more affection than criticism.
B. a lack of conflict.
C. an ability to reconcile differences.
D. more compliments than criticisms

Answer 1

Healthy marriages are not marked by more affection than criticism, a lack of conflict, or an ability to reconcile differences.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to John Gottman (1994, 1998), healthy marriages are NOT marked by more affection than criticism, a lack of conflict, or an ability to reconcile differences. Instead, in healthy marriages, there tends to be a balance of compliments and criticisms. While criticism is not absent, it is outweighed by compliments. This is important because it indicates that a healthy marriage does not avoid conflict altogether, but rather handles it in a constructive and respectful manner.