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 tend to be similar with respect to some characteristics, but very different with respect to most factors.

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The pattern of homogamy refers to the tendency for people with similar characteristics, such as age, education level, and race, to marry each other. Therefore, married couples tend to be highly similar in terms of many characteristics.

The Pattern of Homogamy Explains Why