A Selection Effect Can Account for the Greater Marital Instability

question 17

Multiple Choice

A selection effect can account for the greater marital instability of couples who cohabited prior to marriage compared to couples who did not. This effect refers to:

• A) the tendency for unattractive people more than attractive people to consent to cohabitation for fear of being alone.
• B) the tendency for psychologically disturbed individuals more than healthy individuals to be willing to cohabit.
• C) the different attitudes toward marriage and divorce held by individuals who cohabit and those who do not.
• D) the tendency for men to take advantage of women who are willing to cohabit.

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