Julie and John have a very close friend, David, whom they have known since childhood. Julie and John refer affectionately to David as "a member of the family." This illustrates the concept of __________ kin.

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The use of the phrase "a member of the family" suggests that David is not a blood relative or a spouse, which rules out options A and C. This leaves option B, which refers to relationships that are considered family-like but are not based on blood ties or marriage.

Julie and John Have a Very Close Friend, David, Whom