A married couple has two biologic children who live with them as well as a child from the wife's first marriage. What type of family is evident?
a. Homogeneous
b. Extended
c. Blended
d. Nuclear
ANS: C
A blended family is made up of members from two or more unrelated families. It is not a nuclear family because a stepchild is present. It is not an extended family, because there are only two generations present. Homogeneous is not a family type.
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