The __________ effect refers to the fact that people who cohabit before marriage have different characteristics than people who do not.

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The selection effect is the most appropriate answer as it describes the tendency for cohabitants to have different characteristics than non-cohabitants, such as being less religious, less committed to traditional values, and more open to alternative relationships. The other answer choices are not as relevant to this phenomenon.

The __________ Effect Refers to the Fact That People Who