The Sociological Term for the Tendency to Mate with Someone

question 61

Multiple Choice

The sociological term for the tendency to mate with someone who has traits similar to one's own is

• A) "personal investment theory."
• B) "homogamy theory."
• C) "heterogamy theory."
• D) "social cohesion theory."

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