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What is a nuclear family?

  • A family unit consisting of a father, mother, and dependent children (correct)
  • A family where the parents are of different racial identities
  • A family structure with adopted children
  • A family with extended relatives living together

    • What defines an extended family?

  • A family with only one parent
  • Parents, children, and other relatives such as grandparents and cousins (correct)
  • Two families brought together due to remarriage
  • Only parents and children

    • In some circumstances, the _____ family comes to live either with or in place of a member of the nuclear family.

    extended

    What are step families?

    <p>Two families brought together due to divorce, separation, and remarriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a single parent family?

    <p>A family with either a father or mother solely responsible for raising a child.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an adaptive family?

    <p>A family where one or more children have been adopted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a bi-racial or multi-racial family?

    <p>A family where the parents belong to different racial identity groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a trans-racial adoptive family?

    <p>A family where the adopted child is of a different racial identity group than the parents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Family Structures

    • Nuclear Family: Comprises a father, mother, and dependent children. Recognized as the traditional family unit.

    • Extended Family: Includes the nuclear family along with other relatives such as grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

    • Extended Family Dynamics: Sometimes, extended family members may reside with or take the place of a nuclear family member.

    • Step Families: Formed when two separate families combine due to divorce, separation, and subsequent remarriage.

    • Single Parent Family: Consists of either a mother or a father solely responsible for raising one or more children, which can be biological or adopted. This family can be established by choice or due to circumstances. The other parent may have been involved or not at all.

    • Adaptive Family: A type of family structure where one or more children are adopted. Any family configuration can serve as an adoptive family.

    • Bi-racial or Multi-racial Family: Features parents from different racial identity groups, reflecting diversity in race and heritage.

    • Trans-racial Adoptive Family: Consists of adopted children who belong to a different racial identity group than their adoptive parents.

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    Explore the different types of family structures through this engaging flashcard quiz. Understand the distinctions between nuclear and extended families, along with their characteristics. Perfect for anyone studying family dynamics.

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