What likely contributes to the fact that interracial couplings are not very common in the U.S.?
a. Some states still outlaw interracial marriage, thus discouraging interracial dating.
b. Offspring from interracial parents have a higher incidence of congenital defects.
c. Racial segregation laws were abolished only a few decades ago, thus, most young couples are uneasy with the idea of interracial dating.
d. People are most likely to fall in love with those who have similar values and backgrounds.
ANS: D
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