Question

​who is most likely to have positive ratings concerning their marriage?

a. ​dean, who has been a widower for two years and who is not depressed
b. ​rachael, who is still married and who is depressed
c. ​paula, who has been a widow for two years and who is depressed
d. ​ray, who is still married and who is not depressed

Answer 1

D. Ray, who is still married and who is not depressed.

Step-by-step explanation:

She/he is the only person who we can assume is content with their marriage.

Answer 2

The one who is most likely to have positive ratings concerning their marriage is Paula, who has been a widow for two years and who is depressed.

Marital stability and satisfaction are most researcher’s barometer of marital quality, and are thus the principal cynosure of research about marriage.