Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Monogamy and Polygamy

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between monogamy and polygamy?

• A) In monogamy, a person is granted sexual access to more than one person, whereas in polygamy, a person is granted sexual access to only one person.
• B) In monogamy, a person is involved in a series of platonic relationships, whereas in polygamy, a person is involved in a series of exclusive romantic relationships.
• C) In monogamy, people get married to people who are similar to them, whereas in polygamy, people get married to people who are not similar to them.
• D) In monogamy, one person is married to one other person, whereas in polygamy, a person has more than one spouse.

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