Final Exam- HDFS|255 Questions with Detailed
Solutions
1. According to Gottman, _______ problems reflect long-term differences about which the
couples must often "agree to disagree."
a. Solvable
b. Insurmountable
c. Perpetual
d. Pervasive Correct Answer-C. Perpetual
2. Which of the following was NOT listed as a predictor of divorce by Gottman?
a. Contempt
b. Stonewalling
, Final Exam- HDFS|255 Questions with Detailed
Solutions
c. Complaining
d. Defensiveness Correct Answer-C. Complaining
3. According to Gottman, couples should have ________ positive interactions for each
negative interactions to have a successful marriage.
a. 2
b. 5
c. 15
d. 20 Correct Answer-B. 5
4. Which of the following was NOT a suggestion for handling complaints?
, Final Exam- HDFS|255 Questions with Detailed
Solutions
a. Use of "softened start-up"
b. Set a time to have the conversation
c. Use "you" statements
d. Be prepared to make repair attempts Correct Answer-C. Use "you" statements
5. Treating ones spouse as if they are inferior, using mockery and sarcasm with them is known
as ________ and according to Gottman is psychological abuse and does not occur in happy
marriages.
a. Stonewalling
b. Verbal attacks
c. Criticism
, Final Exam- HDFS|255 Questions with Detailed
Solutions
d. Contempt Correct Answer-d. Contempt
6. Which is NOT a tip for the person hearing a complaint?
a. Give your side of the story
b. Paraphrase
c. Accept influence
d. Ask for clarification Correct Answer-a. Give your side of the story
7. The reason that negative emotions are considered physiologically destructive is:
a. They put a strain on the heart - by creating an irregular heart beat
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