When Marital Dissatisfaction Exists in Late Adulthood

question 93

Multiple Choice

When marital dissatisfaction exists in late adulthood,

• A) it often takes a greater toll on women than on men.
• B) men tend to expend more energy than women in trying to work things out.
• C) having high-quality friendships reduces its profoundly negative impact on adjustment.
• D) it is more likely to lead to divorce than in middle adulthood.

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