Sean, a sociologist, argues that ecological theories are useful in understanding the dynamics of nontraditional families. However, Paul, his colleague, disagrees and states that such theories are useful only in assessing traditional families
Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to support Paul's argument?
A) Ecological theories fail to explain family dynamics of traditional families.
B) Research has indicated that conflict theories are more effective than ecological theories in studying families.
C) Ecological theories often indicate how nuclear families evolve into nontraditionalfamilies.
D) Most ecological theories fail to incorporate gay and lesbian households.
D
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