The authors of your textbook argue that so many couples praise parenthood because
A) it increases material satisfaction.
B) it increases happiness.
C) it makes them feel useful.
D) it fulfills the need to belong.
Answer: D
Rationale: Children require personal, social, and financial sacrifices, and can lead to lower levels of happiness and marriage satisfaction. The textbook authors argue that parents willingly make these sacrifices to satisfy their belongingness need.
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