What Have Psychologists Discovered Concerning the Relationship Between Having Children

question 173

Multiple Choice

What have psychologists discovered concerning the relationship between having children and marital happiness?

• A)Couples with children report being happier unless the number of offspring exceeds three.
• B)No consistent relationship between these variables has been found.
• C)Couples with children report less satisfaction with their lives than those without, particularly in less wealthy nations.
• D)It depends on the sex of the offspring; couples with female children are the happiest.

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