Which of the following accurately describes the marriage market ...

[scienceeasy]

Which of the following accurately describes the marriage market for middle-aged adults?
 
  A) It's basically the same for both men and women.
  B) It's more advantageous for men because it is more acceptable for them to marry someone younger than themselves.
  C) It's more advantageous for men because a larger number of them are in the population.
  D) It's more advantageous for women because single men are more eager to get married than are single women.

Question 2

In one study, recently divorced young adults and middle-aged participants read negative and positive statements about the institution of marriage. In a memory test, the middle-aged participants were able to remember
 
  A) virtually all of the positive and negative statements.
  B) fewer negative statements.
  C) fewer positive statements.
  D) almost none of the positive or negative statements.

[jaykayy05]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C