Types and Classifications of Family Structures Quiz
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In a matrifocal family, who typically has the resources to rear the children?

  • The mother (correct)
  • The grandmother
  • The father
  • The uncle
  • Which type of family is characterized by the father being considered the head of the household?

  • Matrifocal family
  • Patrifocal family (correct)
  • Childless family
  • Avuncular family
  • What is the traditional composition of a conjugal family?

  • Husband, wife, and in-laws
  • Grandparent, brother, sister, and children
  • Husband, wife, and unmarried children (correct)
  • Grandparent, uncle, aunt, and cousins
  • Which type of family is characterized by consisting of a grandparent, a brother, his sister, and her children?

    <p>Avuncular family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common feature of a childless family?

    <p>The husband and wife living and working together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which family type is common within the LGBT community and refers to a support system in an individual's life?

    <p>Family of Choice / Chosen Family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a polygamous family, which practice involves a woman being married to more than one husband at a time?

    <p>Polyandry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does fraternal polyandry involve in terms of marriage?

    <p>Two or more brothers married to the same wife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A man being married to more than one wife at a time is an example of:

    <p>Polygamy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Blended Family' or 'Stepfamily' refer to?

    <p>Families with mixed parents from remarriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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