Which Statement Is True About Divorce in Midlife

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about divorce in midlife?

• A) Middle-aged adults seem to have a much harder time adjusting to divorce than younger people.
• B) Middle-aged adults who divorce report gains in happiness-an outcome stronger among men than women.
• C) In the United States, the divorce rate among adults age 50 and over has doubled in the past two decades.
• D) Divorcing women frequently mention that their emotional inattentiveness played a role in the marital failure.

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Definitions:

Conflict Management Strategy

Conflict management strategy refers to the approach or plan of action chosen to navigate, resolve, or mitigate a conflict in a way that is constructive for all parties involved.

Trust

the firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.

Common Ground

Shared beliefs, knowledge, or interests that serve as a foundation for communication or understanding between individuals or groups.

BATNA

Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement; the most advantageous alternative course of action a party can take if negotiations fail and an agreement cannot be reached.