One possible reason for the positive relationship between cohabitation and divorce may be spurious, which means __________.
A. there is something about cohabitation that causes divorce
B. people who cohabit are postponing the age at which they marry, which increases the likelihood of divorce
C. something else may account for the relationship between the two variables
D. couples who cohabit are more likely to keep their finances separate, which increases the likelihood of divorce
Answer: C
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a. in the 50s and 60s, there was a marked shift in both the number and types of roles for people of color. b. African Americans, Asians, and Latinos are all enjoying a significant increase in positive portrayals. c. as racial differences have steadily decreased, a corresponding increase in class differences is occurring. d. all of the above
Early Mexican society was characterized by __________
A) familism B)existentialism C) consumerism D) individualism
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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