Research on cohabitation and later marital satisfaction indicates that

A) people who cohabit and later marry are more likely to divorce.
B) the "trial marriage" approach to cohabitation leads to better marital adjustment.
C) couples who cohabit and later marry usually manage to avoid conflicts.
D) cohabitating couples rarely marry.

Cohabitation

The act of living together and having a sexual relationship without being married.

Marital Satisfaction

The state of contentment and fulfillment experienced within a marital relationship, often measured through aspects such as emotional intimacy, communication, and mutual respect.

Trial Marriage

An arrangement in which a couple lives together for a period of time to decide if they want to marry, serving as a test of their compatibility.