Macro Theories Represent a General Framework That Focuses On

question 12

Multiple Choice

Macro theories represent a general framework that focuses on:

• A)personal dynamics and face-to-face interaction.
• B)the social interaction between family and members of other groups, and is concerned with the meanings and interpretations that people have.
• C)the family into which you were born.
• D)societal patterns.
• E)cross-cultural patterns only.

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Definitions:

Spouses

Individuals legally or socially united in marriage, partnering to navigate life’s endeavors together.

Marriage

Is a legally and socially sanctioned union, typically between two individuals, that is regulated by laws, customs, beliefs, and practices that confer rights and obligations to the partners.

Traditional Nuclear Family

A family structure comprising two parents (male and female) and their biological or adopted children, historically considered the societal norm.

Suburbs

Residential areas located on the outskirts of a city, characterized by lower population density than the inner city and often designed for residential use.