In a 2004 Study, Schulz Et Al

question 17

Multiple Choice

In a 2004 study, Schulz et al. found that wives in low-conflict marriages were less likely to withdraw at home following a stressful day than wives in high-conflict marriages. What do the authors suggest about why this occurs?

• A) Wives in high-conflict marriages may withdraw to avoid further negative interactions.
• B) The husband would not notice that she was stressed out and so she grew even more frustrated and showed her anger and withdrawal.
• C) The relationship quality actually buffered the husband's ability to handle the children's needs.
• D) The satisfying relationship wasn't as satisfying as the wife reported.