Which Statement About Late-Life Marital Discord Is Correct

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which statement about late-life marital discord is correct?

• A)Having close,high-quality friendships profoundly reduces the negative impact of marital discord on adjustment.
• B)Men tend to expend more energy trying to work on a troubled relationship.
• C)Women often protect themselves from the energy drain of a troubling relationship by avoiding discussion.
• D)When marital dissatisfaction exists,it often takes a greater toll on women than on men.

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