Which of the Following Statements About Cohabitation Is True

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cohabitation is true?

• A) Cohabitation is defined by the U.S. government as two people of the same or opposite sex living together as unmarried partners.
• B) Fewer than 50 percent of women enter a cohabiting relationship in their lifetime.
• C) Only about 30 percent of marriages are preceded by a cohabiting relationship.
• D) Some studies have shown that cohabitation decreases the likelihood of success in marriage.

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Definitions:

Sexual Contact

Any form of touch or interaction, consensual or not, that is of a sexual nature, potentially including activities from kissing to sexual intercourse.

Hepatitis A

A highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus, often spread through ingestion of contaminated food or water.

Unprotected Sex

Sexual activity without the use of contraceptives or prophylactics to prevent pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Contaminated Food

Food that has been tainted with harmful bacteria, viruses, chemicals, or other substances, posing health risks when consumed.