Which Statement Is True About Marriage in Late Adulthood

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about marriage in late adulthood?

• A) Marital satisfaction decreases from middle to late adulthood, when it is at its low point.
• B) As in early and middle adulthood, paths of late-life marital satisfaction are diverse.
• C) Late-life marriages are linked to higher rates of chronic illness and disability and decreased longevity.
• D) Compared with younger couples, aging couples disagree more often and rate their relationship as lower in quality.

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