Joan and Arthur lived on the same street growing up. They married one another in their late twenties. This suggests that _____________ was a major factor in their attraction.
A) propinquity
B) exogamy
C) monogamy
D) polyandry

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Propinquity, or physical proximity, increases the likelihood of interpersonal attraction and social relationships. Growing up on the same street would have increased Joan and Arthur's opportunities for interaction and acquaintance, which could have led to their eventual marriage. Exogamy refers to marrying outside of one's social group or class, monogamy refers to the practice of having only one spouse, and polyandry refers to a form of polygamy in which one woman has multiple husbands. None of these terms adequately describe the dynamic that likely led to Joan and Arthur's marriage.

Joan and Arthur Lived on the Same Street Growing Up