10 Questions
In a matrifocal family, who typically has the resources to rear the children?
The mother
Which type of family is characterized by the father being considered the head of the household?
Patrifocal family
What is the traditional composition of a conjugal family?
Husband, wife, and unmarried children
Which type of family is characterized by consisting of a grandparent, a brother, his sister, and her children?
Avuncular family
What is the common feature of a childless family?
The husband and wife living and working together
Which family type is common within the LGBT community and refers to a support system in an individual's life?
Family of Choice / Chosen Family
In a polygamous family, which practice involves a woman being married to more than one husband at a time?
Polyandry
What does fraternal polyandry involve in terms of marriage?
Two or more brothers married to the same wife
A man being married to more than one wife at a time is an example of:
Polygamy
What does the term 'Blended Family' or 'Stepfamily' refer to?
Families with mixed parents from remarriage
Test your knowledge of different types of family structures with this quiz. Explore immediate and extended family classifications, as well as various family structures such as matrifocal families. See how well you understand the complexities of family relationships.
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