The Concept That Consists of the Distinct Phases That a Family

question 138

Multiple Choice

The concept that consists of the distinct phases that a family progresses through from formation to retirement, each phase bringing with it identifiable purchasing behaviors, is referred to as the

• A) family scale.
• B) family life cycle.
• C) family continuum.
• D) household socialization.
• E) household patterning.

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