Couple A displays a higher frequency of demand-withdraw in their interactions than does Couple B. What other differences would you expect to find between the two couples?
A) Couple A will be more well adjusted than Couple B.
B) Couple B will demonstrate less marital well-being than Couple A.
C) Couple A will be less satisfied with their relationship than Couple B.
D) None, the two couples should be relatively similar.

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Research has shown that higher levels of demand-withdraw communication are associated with lower relationship satisfaction and less marital well-being, therefore Couple A would be less satisfied with their relationship than Couple B. It is not necessarily true that Couple A would be more well adjusted than Couple B, and there is no information to indicate that Couple B would demonstrate less marital well-being than Couple A. Option D is incorrect as there should be some differences between the two couples due to the difference in their communication patterns.

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