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Keiarah Smith
on Dec 29, 2024Verified
Defensiveness is a communication style identified by Gottman to put couples at risk of dissolution.
Defensiveness
A psychological reaction characterized by a refusal to accept or consider criticism or uncomfortable truths about oneself, often as a mechanism to protect self-esteem.
- Investigate the criticality of communication in keeping relationships healthy.
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Learning Objectives
- Investigate the criticality of communication in keeping relationships healthy.