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Hal and Bernice Have Been Married for Just Nine Months

Question 82
Multiple Choice

Hal and Bernice have been married for just nine months, and like any newly married couple they tend to argue from time to time. According to the model of Gottman and Levenson (2000), if their conflicts include ________, their marriage will have a higher likelihood of ending in divorce. A) silence B) an unwillingness to address important issues C) displays of negative emotions D) masking real issues with romantic outings

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