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What is the simplest definition of family according to Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary?
A group of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head
According to the text, who defined the term 'family' as 'two or more persons who share resources, share responsibility for decisions, share values and goals, and have a commitment to each other over time'?
Filipino sociologist Belen Medina
In what ways do family structures and legacies change according to the text?
As social norms and standards undergo a paradigm shift
What is the primary unit that gives individuals their first experience of the world, according to the text?
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Why is understanding one's family structure and the care one gives and receives important, according to the text?
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What does the text suggest about an individual's development based on their experiences and how they were cared for?
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What is one of the functions of the family as mentioned in the text?
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According to the text, what is the significance of love in the family?
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Which term is synonymous with 'procreation' as described in the text?
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What does a nuclear family typically consist of according to the text?
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How is the role of the father traditionally described in a nuclear family?
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What does 'sense of security' refer to in the context of the family as mentioned in the text?
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In terms of socialization, what opportunities does the family provide for children according to the text?
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What does a single-parent family typically consist of according to the text?
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What is one of the primary duties of parents in a family structure according to the text?
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According to the text, what are some immediate opportunities for children provided by the family?
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