Some cohabitants are poor marriage risks because of their higher incidence of drug problems,inability to handle money,trouble with the law,unemployment,sexual infidelity,and personality problems.These risk factors also increase the likelihood of divorce after marriage.The foregoing illustrates the __________ effect.

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The scenario describes the selection effect of cohabitation - individuals who are already at risk for difficulties in marriage (drug problems, financial troubles, legal issues, etc.) are more likely to choose cohabitation as a form of relationship, and research suggests that these risk factors also increase the likelihood of divorce after marriage.

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