In Gottman's communication patterns, _____ refers to responding to negativity by invalidating, refuting or denying the partner's statements
a. contempt c. criticism
b. defensiveness d. stonewalling
B
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Menarche is
a. accompanied by ovulation. c. the cessation of menstruation. b. the beginning of menstruation. d. none of these
_____ is the systematic observation of a patient’s behavior in the natural environment.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is true of the fundamental attribution error?
A. People tend to exaggerate the effect of the environment on behavior instead of personality. B. People fail to recognize the importance of dispositional causes of behavior in this attribution bias. C. The tendency is prevalent in Western cultures. D. It is one of the rarer attribution biases.
Cognitive treatments for somatic symptom disorders seek to
a) reduce attention to the body and challenge negative thoughts. b) teach more appropriate techniques for interactions with others. c) teach relaxation techniques to alleviate the symptoms. d) use operant conditioning approaches with family and friends to increase attention paid to patient.