Which Statement Concerning Children and Marital Satisfaction Is True

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning children and marital satisfaction is true?

• A)Couples with children show a decline in marital satisfaction while those without children show an increase.
• B)Couples who are child-free due to infertility tend to have high levels of marital satisfaction.
• C)African-American couples tend to show little increased conflict due to the birth of a child.
• D)The birth of a child is usually viewed as a positive event even though it is associated with a decrease in marital satisfaction.

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