In a 2004 Study, Schulz Et Al

Multiple Choice

In a 2004 study, Schulz et al. found that wives in low-conflict marriages were less likely to withdraw at home following a stressful day than wives in high-conflict marriages. What do the authors suggest about why this occurs?

A) Wives in high-conflict marriages may withdraw to avoid further negative interactions.
B) The husband would not notice that she was stressed out and so she grew even more frustrated and showed her anger and withdrawal.
C) The relationship quality actually buffered the husband's ability to handle the children's needs.
D) The satisfying relationship wasn't as satisfying as the wife reported.