Messages based on long-simmering negative thoughts about a partner which are communicated by sarcasm, name-calling, hostile humor, and mockery illustrate which type of disconfirming message according to John M. Gottman?

a. Contempt
b. defensiveness
c. Criticism
d. Stonewalling
e. Heteronormativity


a

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What will be an ideal response?

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