The Cohabitation Effect Refers to the Finding That

question 18

Multiple Choice

The cohabitation effect refers to the finding that . . .

• A) Rates of cohabitation are increasing around the world
• B) The age at which people first cohabit is decreasing
• C) Many couples use cohabitation as a "test run" for marriage
• D) Couples who cohabit early in their relationship are at greater risk for poor marital outcomes

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Definitions:

63 Years

A duration of time equivalent to sixty-three annual cycles, often used to denote a specific age or period of history.

Producing Sperm

The process by which male gonads (testes) generate spermatozoa, the male reproductive cells.

Embryonic Development

The process by which an embryo forms and develops, from fertilization to the fetal stage.

Puberty

The developmental stage in which adolescents undergo physical and hormonal changes, leading to sexual maturity.