What typically happens to marital or relationship satisfaction in mid-life?

What will be an ideal response?


Relationship satisfaction tends to increase in mid-life, especially in couples that have children. The children become more independent at this age, and social networks and support systems become tighter and more supportive.

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Newborns sleep in a block of 16 to 18 hours daily

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

A time when young people are no longer adolescents but have not yet become fully adult is called

A. early adulthood. B. later adulthood. C. later childhood. D. emerging adulthood.

Psychology

Julie is a psychologist and she is conducting research on the effect of talking on a hands-free cell phone while driving. Based on this information we can say that Julie is a(n) ________.

A. cognitive psychologist B. educational psychologist C. developmental psychologist D. evolutionary psychologist

Psychology