What Kind of Kinship Is Most Common in the Contemporary

question 22

Multiple Choice

What kind of kinship is most common in the contemporary United States?

• A) matrilateral kinship
• B) bilateral kinship
• C) patrilateral kinship
• D) collateral kinship
• E) generational kinship

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Definitions:

Middle Age

A period in a person's life, often considered to occur approximately between the ages of 40 and 60, marked by growth, stability, and a reassessment of life's goals.

Crisis of Industry

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where an individual faces the challenge of developing skills and a sense of competency in productive work.

Midlife Review

Introspective examination that often occurs in middle age, leading to reappraisal and revision of values and priorities.

Developmental Deadlines

Refer to the specific age by which most individuals have achieved certain developmental milestones, beyond which there may be concerns about developmental delays.