Jim and Joan are two adults who live together in a household with their two biological children and one adopted child.This kind of group is an example of a(n):
A)nuclear family
B)extended family
C)non-family household
D)single-parent family
E)polygamous family

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A nuclear family is defined as a family unit consisting of a married couple and their children. In this scenario, Jim and Joan are married and live with their biological children and one adopted child, which qualifies them as a nuclear family. Option B) extended family would have included grandparents, aunts, uncles, and their children. Option C) non-family households are unrelated individuals living together, and Option D) single-parent family would have only one parent raising the children. Option E) polygamous family would have multiple spouses for one individual or multiple individuals.

Jim and Joan Are Two Adults Who Live Together in a Household