In Comparison to the Proportion of Blended Families in the 17th

question 113

Multiple Choice

In comparison to the proportion of blended families in the 17th and 18th centuries, the proportion of blended families in the U.S. today is:

• A) about the same
• B) somewhat higher
• C) somewhat lower
• D) dramatically higher

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Definitions:

Family Resilience

The ability of a family to respond to and eventually adapt to the challenges and setbacks they face.

Legal Relationships

The connections between entities (individuals or organizations) that are recognized and governed by law.

Genetic Relationships

Connections between organisms determined by descent from common ancestors, typically studied to understand heredity and variations in genes.

Military Family

A family unit where one or more members are serving or have served in the armed forces.