John Was Adopted as an Infant by the Smiths, and Has

question 44

Multiple Choice

John was adopted as an infant by the Smiths, and has always considered them his real family. What do sociologists classify the Smith family as it is regarded by John?

• A) It is his family of procreation.
• B) It is his family of orientation.
• C) It is his family of marriage.
• D) It is his family of obligation.

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