Compared with Non-Cohabiting Couples, Which of the Following Is True

question 295

Multiple Choice

Compared with non-cohabiting couples, which of the following is true of couples who live together before marriage?

• A) They are initially more committed to the ideal of an enduring marriage, and they become increasingly more marriage-supportive while cohabiting.
• B) They are initially less committed to the ideal of an enduring marriage, and they become increasingly more marriage-supportive while cohabiting.
• C) They are initially more committed to the ideal of an enduring marriage, and they become increasingly less marriage-supportive while cohabiting.
• D) They are initially less committed to the ideal of an enduring marriage, and they

---

Definitions:

Specialized Activities

Tasks or projects that require specific skills or knowledge, distinct from general or routine operations.

Need For Power

A psychological drive that represents the desire to control or influence others.

Power Politics

A political strategy focusing on gaining and maintaining power within an organization or among nations, often through direct, assertive tactics.

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, in order to honestly express one's opinions and needs.