Research shows that older cohabitors tend to see their cohabitation as an alternative to marriage, while younger cohabitors see it as a prelude to marriage. This is likely due to the changing norms and values surrounding marriage and cohabitation.

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Cohabitation

Question 22

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Cohabitation:

A) usually leads to marriage
B) is generally seen as an alternative to marriage by older cohabitors, but younger cohabitors are more likely to see their cohabitation as a prelude to marriage
C) is unrelated to divorce
D) is negatively correlated with divorce because of a selection effect
E) is viewed by Blacks as a trial marriage, whereas Whites tend to see cohabitation as a substitute for marriage

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