Identify and explain two of the four types of disconfirming messages that contribute to marital dissatisfaction according to John M. Gotman
What will be an ideal response?
The four types of disconfirming messages include: Criticism (negative words
about a partner's personality or character), contempt (such as sarcasm, name-calling,
hostile humor, and mockery), defensiveness (when we believe our self-concept is
under attack), and stonewalling (mentally or physically withdrawing from a situation
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______ Muslims believe that leadership should be passed down Muhammad’s bloodline.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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