Which Statement Regarding Marital Satisfaction Is False

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding marital satisfaction is false?

• A)There is typically a honeymoon period in which both partners are satisfied with the marriage.
• B)Heterosexual couples with one child report a faster decline in marital satisfaction than homosexual couples do.
• C)There is a positive association between the degree of initial decline in satisfaction and the likelihood a couple will break up.
• D)The decline following the honeymoon period typically stabilizes by the second year.

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a key role in the sensory mechanism of hearing.

Binocular Cues

Visual information taken in by two eyes that enable us a sense of depth perception, such as binocular disparity.

Monocular Cues

Visual information that allows for perception of depth and distance using one eye.

Endorphins

Natural, pain-killing substances produced by the body that also contribute to feelings of pleasure and well-being.