A lineal kinship terminology

A. uses two terms to identify ego's parents' siblings: one term for both FZ and MZ and another term for both FB and MB.
B. uses the same term to refer to M and MZ.
C. is generally found in societies with patrilineal descent rules.
D. stresses relationships with collaterals.
E. is often found in association with the distinction between parallel and cross cousins.


Answer: A

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