One of the major assumptions of Duvall's developmental theory of families is that:
a. young adults marry in their early 20s before they develop a career
b. child rearing is no longer the central focus of the life cycle
c. today's society is very diverse and includes a variety of family forms
d. the nuclear family is not as prominent as in past centuries
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A Correct. Duvall's developmental theory assumes a nuclear family with husband and wife who marry early in their 20s before they develop a career, and immediately begin their family life.
B Incorrect. Duvall's developmental theory assumes the opposite, child rearing is the central focus of family life.
C Incorrect. Duvall's developmental theory assumes homogeneity, not diversity in family forms.
D Incorrect. Duvall's developmental theory assumes the nuclear family remains the prominent family form.
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