James defines his family in terms of the biological parents with whom he lives. This way of defining family is ________.

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


Answer: B

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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