When asked to draw a picture of her family, Maggie drew a picture of her mother, her father, and her older brother. Maggie's drawing is an example of a(n):
A) marriage
B) nuclear family
C) extended family
D) blended family

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Maggie's drawing includes her immediate family, consisting of her mother, father, and brother. This is an example of a nuclear family, which is typically considered to be the smallest family unit. The other options (A, C, and D) would include additional family members, such as grandparents, aunts/uncles, or step-siblings/parents.

When Asked to Draw a Picture of Her Family, Maggie