Childlessness Seems to Interfere with Adjustment and Life Satisfaction Only

question 96

Multiple Choice

Childlessness seems to interfere with adjustment and life satisfaction only

• A) in low-SES couples.
• B) in women.
• C) among the highly educated.
• D) when it is beyond a person's control.

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Definitions:

Erikson

A psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings, which outlines eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Intimacy Versus Isolation

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Love

A complex set of emotions, behaviors, and beliefs associated with strong feelings of affection, protectiveness, warmth, and respect for another person.

Developmental Tasks

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