What Did a Longitudinal Study Conclude About Couples Who Divorce

question 17

Multiple Choice

What did a longitudinal study conclude about couples who divorce?

• A)only high-distress relationships ended.
• B)couples who were married in their early twenties were the most likely to separate or divorce.
• C)couples with high levels of negative affect stayed married for a longer time prior to divorcing than those who showed low levels of positive affect.
• D)couples in both high-distress and low-distress relationships were represented in the group who separated or divorced.

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