Some research suggests that marital satisfaction over a lifetime appears to follow a U-shaped curve; this means that
A. there is a "normal distribution" of satisfaction throughout marriage.
B. satisfaction is lower in the early years of a marriage and then again in late adulthood.
C. satisfaction is highest in the early years of a marriage and then again in late adulthood.
D. most marriages worsen over the years.
Answer: C
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