Propinquity refers to the tendency to select mates from persons who live nearby, which is option (a). It is also related to social class, racial, and religious homogamy, which is option (b). However, it is not true that propinquity is no longer a factor in mate selection in the United States, which eliminates option (c). Therefore, the best choice is (E), only options (a) and (b) above.

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Propinquity

Question 22

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Propinquity

A) Is the tendency to select mates from persons who live nearby.
B) Is related to social class, racial, and religious homogamy.
C) Is no longer a factor in mate selection in the United States.
D) All of the above.
E) Only (a) and (b) above.

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