Question

The frith family consists of a mother, a father, and their biological children. sociologists classify this as a(n) ________ family.

Answer 1

The firth family consists of a mother, a father, and their biological children. Sociologists classify this as a nuclear family.

Answer 2

The correct answer is a nuclear family.

A nuclear family refers to a family type that comprises of a couple (the parents) and their dependent children. This family type does not include grandparents, uncles, aunts, etc., living together with the nuclear family. The nuclear family structure became increasingly popular and common after industrialization and modernization in society. Prior to industrialization, extended or multi-generational families were more common.