Jose and Carlos are sociology students. Theyare discussing family development theories. Jose believes that family development studies are conducted only at the micro-level
However, Carlos argues that these theories include macro-level studies, as well. Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to weaken Jose's claim?
A) Family development studies examine family patterns across cultures and history.
B) Most family development studies focus solely on examining nuclear families.
C) Modern family development theories are descriptive rather than explanatory.
D) The family life cycle stages proposed by the family development theory are representative of real-life families.
A
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