Which of these behaviors do you use, with whom do you use these and in what circumstances?

Psychology by Geoffrey

FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE”

Our text describes goals of conflict in Chapter 3. When these goals go unmet, we often fall into negative behaviors in relationship. Gottman (1999) identifies the “four horsemen of the apocalypse” (Hocker, et.al. 2022, p 22-29). When these behaviors are present in a relationship, the end is near. Use the following to help you write this week’s discussion post.

  • Identify the 4 general goals of conflict.
  • Which one do you identify with the most?
  • Discuss how you have seen the “Four Horsemen” used in relationships.
  • Which of these behaviors do you use, with whom do you use these and in what circumstances?
  • Can you think of ways that you could communicate more honestly and constructively based on the goal you are trying to achieve to avoid using one of the Four Horsemen?