Ole and Lena are a cohabitating couple in Norway, while Jack and Diane are a cohabitating couple in the United States. Cross-cultural research would predict that
A) Jack and Diane will be unlikely to ever marry.
B) Ole and Lena will believe that they are living in sin.
C) Ole and Lena will only marry if they have children.
D) Jack and Diane will be at significantly less risk for divorce should they marry.

Question

Ole and Lena are a cohabitating couple in Norway, while Jack and Diane are a cohabitating couple in the United States. Cross-cultural research would predict that​
A) ​Jack and Diane will be unlikely to ever marry.
B) ​Ole and Lena will believe that they are living in sin.
C) ​Ole and Lena will only marry if they have children.
D) ​Jack and Diane will be at significantly less risk for divorce should they marry.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In Norway, cohabitation is more common and socially accepted, and couples often marry when they have children.

Ole and Lena Are a Cohabitating Couple in Norway, While