Marital Commitments May Last Longer Than Those of Unmarried Couples

question 29

Multiple Choice

Marital commitments may last longer than those of unmarried couples because

• A) married people are happier.
• B) norms and structural constraints compensate for the lack of personal satisfaction.
• C) structural constraints do not apply to marriage.
• D) married people are more satisfied with their relationships.

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Definitions:

Diaphysis

The central shaft of a long bone, distinct from the ends of the bone, which are called epiphyses.

Condyle

A rounded protuberance at the end of some bones, forming an articulation with another bone.

Osteoblasts

Cells responsible for bone formation, playing a crucial role in bone growth and repair.

Achondroplasia

A genetic disorder affecting bone growth, leading to dwarfism due to shortening of the limbs but with a normal-sized torso.