Whose Marriage Is Most Typical of Those in Older Adulthood

question 90

Multiple Choice

Whose marriage is most typical of those in older adulthood?

• A) Bill and Simone, who argue in front of other people all the time
• B) George and Louise, who point out each other's faults and have done so since their honeymoon
• C) Wallace and Barb, who kid with each other all the time
• D) Charles and Karen, who barely speak to each other and are each involved in their own activities

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