The System Used for Classifying Kin in the United States

question 70

Multiple Choice

The system used for classifying kin in the United States includes distinctions based on:

• A)Generation,relative age,and collaterality.
• B)Sex of linking relative,bifurcation,and generation.
• C)Generation,consanguineal versus affinal kin,and sex of linking relative.
• D)Bifurcation,relative age,and generation.
• E)Consanguineal versus affinal kin,gender,and generation.

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Definitions:

Ambivalent

describes a state of having mixed, conflicting, or contradictory feelings towards something or someone.

Traits

Enduring characteristics or behaviors that distinguish one individual from another.

Relationship Images

Internal representations or mental pictures individuals hold about relationships based on past experiences.