In the US, There Are Few Rules/restrictions Regarding the Selection of a of a Mate

question 32

Multiple Choice

In the U.S., there are few rules/restrictions regarding the selection of a mate. Which is NOT one of the rules which guide mate selection in the U.S.

• A) Potential mates cannot be already married
• B) mate must be of the same race
• C) mate must not be too closely related
• D) mate must be of legal age.

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Definitions:

Reality Principle

A psychoanalytic concept where the ego tries to meet the needs of the id in a realistic manner, considering societal norms and consequences.

Classical Conditioning

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Phobias

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B.F. Skinner

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