Martha is in love with her first cousin Daniel, and they decide to get married. Their families are not happy with their decision because, traditionally, nobody in the family has married within the group. This cultural practice followed by Martha's and Daniel's families is known as _____.

A. exogamy
B. homogamy
C. polygamy
D. trigamy
E. bigamy


Answer: A

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