Which of the following is true regarding cross-cultural research on marriage patterns?

A) In societies where polygyny is allowed, most men are polygynous.
B) When polygamy is allowed, polyandry is more common than polygyny.
C) Most people pair up monogamously with one man and one woman.
D) In most societies, only people of high social status may marry monogamously.


Answer: C

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