Which of the Following Was NOT a Characteristic of Native

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Native American families of North America prior to sustained contact with European colonialists?

• A) sharp distinctions between family duties and civil, domestic, and political duties
• B) kinship obligations that organized the community
• C) an importance on friendship and marriage
• D) nuclear family-owned property passed down through birth

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Definitions:

Catatonia

State of immobility and unresponsiveness, lasting for long periods of time.

Immobility

The state of not moving or being unable to move, often occurring as a behavioral response in animals (including humans) under extreme threat.

Unresponsiveness

The state or condition where an individual fails to react or respond to external stimuli.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships.