According to Gottman, the downward spiral in communication begins with a tendency to blame negative events on a partners disposition. This is known as:
A. cross-complaining
B. contempt
C. criticism
D. defensiveness
Answer: C. criticism
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a. 3 months b. 6 months c. 9 months d. 12 months e. 18 months
Which of the following are considered developmental tasks of early adulthood?
a. Exploration of intimate relationships b. Establishing a sense of self c. Giving back to future generations d. Establishing a sense of independence
Several problems have arisen with , such as many people do not respond well to these drugs, the drugs are useful for treating positive symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations but not negative symptoms, and side effects may be extremely unpleasant or irreversible in some cases
a. typical antipsychotics b. atypical antipsychotics c. experimental antipsychotics d. mood altering antipsychotics
A high score on which of the following scale identifies test takers who are uncooperative, responding randomly, or faking?
a. Forced choice scale b. Social desirability scale c. Reliability scale d. Validity scale