Robert identifies both his biological parents and his stepparents as family members. He sees his stepparents as an addition to the family. He enjoys moving freely between homes of his biological parents and feels little hostility between parents. This way of defining family is termed ________.

A. augmentation
B. reduction
C. substitution
D. retention


Answer: A

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