A Selection Effect Can Account for the Greater Marital Instability

Multiple Choice

A selection effect can account for the greater marital instability of couples who cohabited prior to marriage compared to couples who did not. This effect refers to:

A) the tendency for unattractive people more than attractive people to consent to cohabitation for fear of being alone.
B) the tendency for psychologically disturbed individuals more than healthy individuals to be willing to cohabit.
C) the different attitudes toward marriage and divorce held by individuals who cohabit and those who do not.
D) the tendency for men to take advantage of women who are willing to cohabit.