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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Definitions:

Thigh Bone

The femur, which is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the upper leg.

Sutures

Threads or strands used to close wounds or surgical incisions, typically absorbed by the body or removed after healing.

Skull

The bony structure forming the head, protecting the brain and supporting the structures of the face.

Cancellous Bone

A porous and spongy form of bone tissue found at the end of long bones and in the inner layers of bones, essential for metabolic processes and reducing the weight of bones.