Polyandry _____
a. is one of the most common forms of marriage in the world today
b. is a symbol of prestige for older men
c. leads to competition and especially sexual jealousy among husbands
d. is practiced widely in Africa and South America
e. leads to significantly higher birth rates in families
ANSWER:
b
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