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1. Could you explain the U-shaped relationship found between stages of family life cycle and spouses' marital satisfaction.

2. Do you know why socio-linguist Deborah Tannen characterizes mixed-gender communication as a clash of two "cultures."

3. Please explain the age-related changed in intelligence as measured by IQ tests.

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This solution explains the U-shaped relationship found between stages of family life cycle and spouses' marital satisfaction. It also explains why socio-linguist Deborah Tannen characterizes mixed-gender communication as a clash of two "cultures," as well as the age-related changes in intelligence as measured by IQ tests. Supplemented with two related articles.

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