Which Statement Concerning Marital Satisfaction and Having Children Is True

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning marital satisfaction and having children is true?

• A)Childless couples show no decline in marital satisfaction over time.
• B)The fussier the child, the less the drop in satisfaction as parents devote more time to child care.
• C)A decline in overall satisfaction is a common pattern for with-child and childless couples.
• D)Marital satisfaction following the birth of a child decreases.

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Definitions:

Transgender Individuals

People whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

Psychological Adjustment

The process by which individuals maintain their overall health and well-being by adapting to stressors and changes in their life.

Lesbian or Gay Parents

Parents who identify as lesbian or gay, focusing on same-sex parenting experiences and challenges in society.

Heterosexual Parents

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