Adults of different generations invoke the social rule "marriage is more important than career" more so with increasing age. This is evidence of
A) cohort effects of how different generations were socialized with respect to the social rules of marriage.
B) differences in religiosity across time with respect to the rules of marriage.
C) stereotype threat's impact on views of marriage.
D) changing morals regarding sexual behavior.

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The fact that adults of different generations prioritize marriage over career at varying degrees suggests that this is a result of their differing socialization experiences, or cohort effects. This indicates that different generations likely had different cultural and societal expectations placed on them when it comes to the importance of marriage. The other options presented are not supported by the given information.

Adults of Different Generations Invoke the Social Rule "Marriage Is