John Gottman, a Researcher on Marital Interaction, Has Described One

Multiple Choice

John Gottman, a researcher on marital interaction, has described one pattern of problematic communication called stonewalling. How would he describe this pattern?

A) One spouse is consistently isolated and withdrawn.
B) One spouse is consistently insulting to the other spouse.
C) One spouse attacks the other's personality rather than actions.
D) One spouse denies responsibility for marital difficulties.