According to Gottman's (1979)structural model of marital interaction,which is NOT true of unhappy couples compared to happy couples? Unhappy couples:
A) show less positive behavior.
B) show more reciprocity of negative behaviors.
C) use more cognitive editing.
D) have more predictable behavior patterns.

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According to Gottman's (1979) structural model, unhappy couples use less cognitive editing, as they tend to be more reactive and have less control over their emotional responses, leading to more negative behaviors being expressed. Therefore, choice C is not true of unhappy couples, making it the correct answer. Choices A, B, and D are all true of unhappy couples compared to happy couples, as they show less positive behavior, more reciprocity of negative behaviors, and have more predictable behavior patterns.

According to Gottman's (1979)structural Model of Marital Interaction,which Is NOT