In Gottman's communication patterns, _____ involves communicating insulting feelings that one's spouse is inferior

a. contempt c. criticism
b. defensiveness d. stonewalling

A

Psychology

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What decisions are people most likely to make in these situations? a) They will travel for a blender regularly selling for $55 but on sale for $50. b) They will travel for a suit that usually sells for $355 but now on sale for $350. c) Most people will say they will not travel the distance required in order to save the amount of money. d) They will tend to split evenly in their decision making on the travel to save the money on the two purchases.

Psychology

Seven-month-old Josef loves squeezing his rubber duck over and over to hear the high-pitched sound it makes. Josef is demonstrating

A) intentionality. B) accommodation. C) trial-and-error. D) reflexive actions.

Psychology