All of the following statements about the Gottman method couples therapy approach are true EXCEPT?
A) The therapist coaches couples to develop the interaction patterns that distinguish successful marriages from marriages that end in breakup.
B) This model is grounded entirely in research results rather than theory.
C) Happily married couples do not engage in defensiveness, criticism, and stonewalling.
D) Better communication produces short-term gains but does not significantly affect whether or not the couple stays together.

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Happily married couples may still engage in defensiveness, criticism, and stonewalling, but they manage these behaviors more effectively. The Gottman method focuses on managing conflict rather than eliminating it entirely.

All of the Following Statements About the Gottman Method Couples