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 2In 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 3In 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 4The 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 5How has China succeeded in improving the health of its citizens?
What will be an ideal response?
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