In a longitudinal study of middle-aged couples spanning over an 11-year period, Avshalom Caspi and Herbener (1990) found that the people married to spouses who were highly similar to themselves:
A. tended to develop serious emotional problems later in life.
B. tended to use and abuse alcohol more than their peers.
C. showed signs of spirituality seeking in late life.
D. showed the most personality stability.
Answer: D
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