Most research regarding marital satisfaction __________.

A. substantiates the "U-shaped" pattern, where marital satisfaction is high at the beginning, drops down around the birth of children, and then gradually rises back to its original high level
B. brings the "U-shape" in question, suggesting that the upturn in the U-shape may be illusory, and that marital dissatisfaction continues throughout life
C. is not conclusive regarding the "U-shape" and marital satisfaction, but seems to substantiate that women are more satisfied than men
D. is not conclusive regarding the "U-shape" and marital satisfaction, but seems to substantiate that men are more satisfied than women


Answer: A

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