Some women accept the burdens of the "second shift" in order to avoid conflict with their husbands or children. How does this affect them?
A) It increases their confidence and self-esteem.
B) It increases their efficiency.
C) It makes them more understanding of others, especially at work.
D) It makes them unhappy and emotionally numb.
E) It improves their self-reported level of marital satisfaction.

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Accepting the burden of the "second shift" results in added stress, exhaustion, and potential resentment towards family members who don't share the workload. This leads to unhappiness and emotional numbing.

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