Why Does Research Suggest Caution with Regard to Cohabitation

question 145

Multiple Choice

Why does research suggest caution with regard to cohabitation?

• A) Children of cohabitators tend to have more physical ailments.
• B) Cohabitators have high rates of domestic violence.
• C) Cohabitators who marry have a high rate of divorce.
• D) The only people who benefit from cohabitation are those of low SES.

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