According to the authors of Chapter 9, what will be a “bright prospect” resulting from the twin realities of Americans valuing healthy marriage and their continuing struggle to form them?
a. More Americans will get discouraged and forego working on their marriages altogether.
b. Less diversity in MRE programming will occur.
c. Fertile ground for the potential of MRE.
d. MRE services will increase in price because of increased demand.
c. Fertile ground for the potential of MRE.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. about one-quarter B. about one-third C. about two-thirds D. almost all Americans