An Individual's Ability to Influence Decision Making Within a Marriage

question 38

Multiple Choice

An individual's ability to influence decision making within a marriage is established largely through

• A) social class.
• B) religion.
• C) the length of the marriage.
• D) the amount of money one earns.

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