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What is the origin of the word 'family'?
What is the origin of the word 'family'?
- Derived from the Greek word 'familia' meaning 'house'
- Originated from the French word 'famille' meaning 'kin'
- Derived from the Latin word 'famulus' meaning servant (correct)
- Rooted in Old English meaning 'household'
According to Nimkoff, what does a family primarily constitute?
According to Nimkoff, what does a family primarily constitute?
- A long-standing association of individuals sharing a household (correct)
- An extended network of relatives and kin
- A transient grouping of people for mutual support
- A group of people related by blood or marriage
In the context of the text, what distinguishes a family according to Nimkoff?
In the context of the text, what distinguishes a family according to Nimkoff?
- The financial resources available to the family unit
- Longevity and stability of the relationship between individuals (correct)
- Presence of children regardless of marital status
- Ethnic or cultural similarities shared among members
