Dr Monjay Is Conducting Research on Americans Who Voluntarily Remain

question 16

Multiple Choice

Dr. Monjay is conducting research on Americans who voluntarily remain childfree. He has surveyed 1000 childless adults and 1000 adults with children. Which can be expected?

• A) Individuals with children experience more depression and despair in late adulthood than those without children.
• B) Individuals with children more often think children are very important for a successful marriage.
• C) Childless individuals more often think children are very important for a successful marriage.
• D) Childless individuals experience more depression and despair in late adulthood than people with children.

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