According to Gottman, __________ occurs when a person feels compelled to explain the

motives for his or her behavior.

a. complaining
b. gunnysacking
c. stonewalling
d. assertiveness
e. defensiveness

e

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A) She is wearing a red hat. B) He is lazy. C) He is tall. D) She is a blonde.

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In hierarchically structured organizations, communication between peers is called what kind of communication?

a. downward b. horizontal c. upward d. diagonal

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