Which of the following describes the dyad family unit? a. A father an

QUESTION

Which of the following describes the dyad family unit?

a. A father and mother with one or more children living together
b. Second- and third-generation members related by blood or marriage but not living together
c. Divorced, never married, separated, or widowed male or female and at least one child
d. Husband and wife or other couple living alone without children

ANSWER:

ANS: D
A dyad family is a husband and wife or other couple living alone without children. A nuclear family is a father and mother with one or more children living together. An extended family is second- and third-generation members related by blood or marriage but not living together. A single-parent family is a divorced, never married, separated, or widowed male or female and at least one child.