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Today, a reasonable definition of family would be:
 
  a. a man and a woman and their offspring.
  b. a group of people related by marriage and birth.
  c. a group of people linked by blood, adoption, marriage, or a quasi-marital relationship.
  d. any group of people who cohabit for any significant length of time.

Question 2

In all cultures, the family has been assigned responsibility for each of the following EXCEPT:
 
  a. regulation of sexual behavior.
  b. determining one's livelihood.
  c. economic responsibility for dependents.
  d. socialization of the young.

Question 3

In most cultures, which institution has been assigned the functions of regulating sexual behavior, providing intimacy, and socializing the young?
 
  a. government
  b. religion
  c. education
  d. family

Question 4

The family differs from other social institutions in that it:
 
  a. may be biological as well as social.
  b. is an organized pattern of social interaction for meeting a societal need.
  c. is important for the maintenance of society.
  d. None of the above

Question 5

How has China succeeded in improving the health of its citizens?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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