Steve and Mary are married and then get a divorce. Steve then marries Rachel, and they get a divorce, too. Steve remarries Mary and lives with her until she dies. After Mary's death, Steve marries Beth and lives with her until his death. These relationships of Steve's life are an example of

A. polyandry.
B. serial monogamy.
C. polygyny.
D. polygamy.


Answer: B

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