Exam 6: Communication: Realizing Effective Intimacy

Spousal physical or emotional abuse is an example of

In the female-demand/male withdraw pattern, the wife has lost interest in the relationship and seeks to provoke arguments to end the relationship.

Conflict between couples exists in happy marriages.

Discuss Malandro and Barker's six functions of non-verbal communication and cite examples.

Women's speech tends to be

According to John Gottman, ________ is used when you challenge your partner's power and authority.

Gaslighting occurs when one partner gives the other the silent treatment to express anger.

Childrearing conflicts arise over

In the ________ ________ _________ _________ theory, the partner who is less interested has more power in the relationship.

Identify types of passive-aggressive conflict. Give examples of each kind.