Harry, a Serial Dater, Has Lived with Several Women Over

question 32

Multiple Choice

Harry, a serial dater, has lived with several women over the past few years.He believes that all relationships are temporary and views living together as an alternative to marriage.Harry is also extremely independent and is unable to sacrifice for the common good of a relationship.This scenario illustrates the ________.

• A) cohabitation effect
• B) selection effect
• C) inertia effect
• D) dissolution effect

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