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Gottman's Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Published on Nov 24, 2015

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Gottman's FOur Horsemen of the Apocalypse

1. Differences in patterns and sequences of interactions
2. Physiological & emotional observation during conflict/positive interaction

Four Horsemen of the apocalypse

  • Criticism-
  • Contempt
  • Defensiveness
  • Stonewalling
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Criticism Attacking partner’s personality or character

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Contempt sarcasm, ridicule, name-calling, mimicking, eye rolling

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Defensiveness- the victim, warding off a perceived attack

Stonewalling-tuning out, turning away, acting busy, or engaging in obsessive behaviors

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REcognizing, identifying & understanding the four horsemen