Which of the following best describes the term "family"?

A. a unit composed of a husband, a wife, and their immediate children
B. a group united by marriage, blood, and/or adoption in order to satisfy intimacy needs and/or bear and socialize children
C. a unit consisting of a husband, a wife, their biological children, and stepchildren
D. None of these answers are correct.


Answer: B

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