The science of love | John Gottman | TEDxVeniceBeach 12 question short answers

Overview

Students are to watch Dr. John Gottman's TED talk on the science of love and then submit their responses to the questions

Link to video:

https://www.ted.com/talks/john_gottman_the_science_of_love

QUESTIONS

1. What do we need to know the science behind love?
2. Great relationships are correlated with what six outcomes?
3. How did Gottman and Levenson collect data for their study on the science of love?
4. What was the accuracy rate in predicting divorce or happy couples 20 years later?
5. The way a discussion starts about a conflict topic, within the first three minutes, Gottman and Levenson could predict, with 96% confidence, what about the way a discussion starts about a conflict?
6. What was the ratio of positive emotions to negative emotions in the happy stable couples in Gottman's research?
7. What three things were predicted to bring about "the magic" in relationships? T
8. Why is physiological arousal so important to understanding couple dynamics?
9. What is the main reason people have affairs? They're lonely
10. How do you measure trust?
11. How can Gottman's research be used to help relationships improve?
12. What can YOU personally take away from viewing this video?