Marriage Healthy Marriage Communication

Question 1

Which communication technique involves restating your spouse's words to confirm understanding?

Accepted Answer

Mirroring

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Deflecting

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Stonewalling

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Projecting

Question 2

According to relationship research by Dr. John Gottman, what ratio of positive to negative interactions predicts a stable marriage?

Accepted Answer

5:1

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1:1

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3:1

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10:1

Question 3

What are the 'Four Horsemen' of relationship communication identified by Gottman?

Accepted Answer

Criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling

Answer

Lying, cheating, neglect, indifference

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Anger, sadness, fear, disgust

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Arguing, yelling, ignoring, blaming

Question 4

What is 'active listening' in the context of marriage communication?

Accepted Answer

Fully concentrating on and responding to your spouse's words

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Interrupting frequently to show interest

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Nodding without paying attention

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Preparing your response while your spouse speaks

Question 5

What communication approach uses 'I feel' statements to express emotions without blame?

Accepted Answer

Nonviolent Communication (NVC)

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Passive communication

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Assertive criticism

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Reflective listening

Question 6

Which behavior is an example of 'stonewalling' in a marriage?

Accepted Answer

Shutting down and refusing to engage during conflict

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Criticizing your spouse's character

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Deflecting blame onto your spouse

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Bringing up past grievances during arguments