Which Statement Does Not Reflect the Marital Satisfaction of Older

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which statement does not reflect the marital satisfaction of older adults as compared to younger adults?

• A) Older adults report lower levels of pleasure than do younger adults.
• B) Older adults describe their relationships as having less conflict.
• C) Older spouses tend to perceive more positive characteristics and fewer negative characteristics in their partners than do younger spouses.
• D) Older adults appraise their spouse's behavior as more positive than do outside observers.

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