Which of the Following Is an Accurate Description of Partner

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate description of partner relationships in later life?

• A)According to research,marital satisfaction is lower in the late adult years than when children are still at home.
• B)Older adult couples typically are not sexually active.
• C)Older couples report lower levels of conflict in their relationships than do middle-aged couples.
• D)Married older adults who spend less time with their spouses report high levels of happiness.

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Definitions:

Statistically Significant

A determination that an observed effect is unlikely to have occurred by chance, based on a predetermined significance level.

Dependent Variable

The variable that is the subject’s response to, and dependent on, the level of the manipulated independent variable.

Internal Validity

The extent to which a study accurately demonstrates a cause-effect relationship by controlling for extraneous variables and bias.

Control Group

In an experiment, the group that does not receive the treatment or intervention being tested, serving as a benchmark for comparison.