The pattern of homogamy explains why
A) unmarried couples have different characteristics than married couples do.
B) married couples tend to be highly similar in terms of many characteristics.
C) men and women tend to look for different qualities in the people they date.
D) married couples with lasting relationships tend to be very different from each other in most of their characteristics, attitudes, and beliefs.

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Homogamy refers to the tendency for people to marry individuals who have similar characteristics, such as education level, race, religion, and socioeconomic status. This results in married couples being highly similar in terms of many characteristics.

The Pattern of Homogamy Explains Why