Since the Advent of the Internet,there Has Been A(n)________ in the Percentage

question 13

Multiple Choice

Since the advent of the Internet,there has been a(n) ________ in the percentage of American couples who report meeting online.The percentage meeting online is currently ________ among same-sex couples than among heterosexual couples.

• A) increase;smaller
• B) decrease;smaller
• C) increase;larger
• D) decrease;larger

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Definitions:

Norm of Homogamy

The social expectation that individuals tend to select romantic partners who are similar to themselves in characteristics such as socio-economic status, beliefs, or ethnicity.

Norm of Ageism

A societal norm that entails prejudiced attitudes and discriminatory actions based on a person's age, often targeting the elderly.

Matching Hypothesis

The hypothesis that each person looks for someone to date who is of approximately the same level of social desirability.

Living-Alone-Together

A relationship trend where partners maintain separate residences but are committed to a long-term relationship.