This is one of the communication styles that shows up in some couples during their conflicts. It is characterized as insults, sarcasm, name calling, hostile humor, mockery, and being overly critical of the partner. One example of this communication style is “Look, I learned how to tell time when I was five years old. When are you ever gonna learn?” According to Dr. John Gottman, this communication style is the single best predictor for a divorce. What is this communication style?
Group of answer choices
contempt
criticism
stonewalling
defensiveness