In general, in the United States, African American and Latino family orientations differ from White family orientations in that
A. the extended family plays a greater role in African American and Latino families.
B. the nuclear family is less prominent in White families.
C. the emphasis in White families is on family attachment and unity.
D. the emphasis in African American and Latino families is on individual self-reliance.
Answer: A
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