In preindustrial societies, kinship is usually traced through one parent (unilineally). The most common pattern of unilineal descent is______________ , which is a system of tracing descent through the father's side of the family.
A) patriarchal descent
B) patrilineal descent
C) patrilocal descent
D) patricentric descent

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Patrilineal descent is the most common pattern of unilineal descent in preindustrial societies, which traces descent through the father's side of the family. Patriarchal descent refers to a social system where men hold power and authority in the family, whereas patrilocal descent refers to a residence pattern where a married couple lives with or near the husband's family. Patricentric descent is not a commonly used term in anthropology.

In Preindustrial Societies, Kinship Is Usually Traced Through One Parent