A family system in which the wife is expected to live near the husband's parents is called a:
A) matrilocal family
B) patrilocal family
C) neolocal family
D) polygamous family

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A patrilocal family is a family system in which the wife is expected to live near the husband's parents. Matrilocal family refers to a family system in which the husband is expected to live near the wife's parents, and neolocal family refers to a family system in which the couple establishes a new residence apart from both sets of parents. A polygamous family refers to a family system in which a person has more than one spouse at the same time.

A Family System in Which the Wife Is Expected to Live