Which of the following statements about marriage transactions is NOT true?

a. Arranged marriages are common in many societies.
b. Family bargaining in arranged marriages is based on considerations of family prestige, wealth, and the qualities of the prospective marital couple.
c. Material goods such as clothes, jewelry, land, and cattle are often part of the marriage bargain.
d. Physical attraction and love are the only factors in marriage in Western societies.


D

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