Question

According to Gottman's research, it is important to maintain a reward-to-costs ratio of at least

a) 1 to 1
b) 1 to 1
c) 5 to 1

Answer 1

Answer:c) 5 to 1

Explanation: according to Gottman's research, conflict is a constant phenomenon in every relationship,he tried to show how couples can not be able to avoid conflicts.

He did his by giving couples some tasks of solving a conflict within 15minutes,he sat and observed them,he reviewed the tape and was able to predict which couple will divorce after 9years with over 90% accuracy. According to Gottman's research, for a relationship to survive and last longer he recommends a reward to cost ratio of 5:1.