Module 8: Trends in Dating Cohabitation, and Marriage Flashcards
1
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cohabitation
A
an arrangement where two people who have not married live together
2
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filter theory of mate selection
A
the pool of eligible partners becomes narrower as it passes through filters used to eliminate members of the pool
3
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homogamy
A
marriage between people who share social characteristics
4
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heterogamy
A
marriage between people who do not share social characteristics
5
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social exchange theory
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people try to maximize rewards and minimize costs in social relationships
