Which term is defined as 'one or more nuclear families plus other relatives'?

• A. Nuclear
• B. Kinship
• C. Geriatrics
• D. Extended

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is how family structures are described, specifically a setup that includes more than just a single parents-and-children unit. The term defined as one or more nuclear families plus other relatives is the extended family. A nuclear family covers parents and their dependent children, while an extended family adds other relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, who may live together or be part of the same household network. This broader arrangement contrasts with a nuclear family, which is limited to the immediate unit, and with geriatrics, which is about medical care for aging individuals, not family composition. Kinship refers to the system of relationships and social ties among people, rather than a particular household structure. In many cultures, extended families function as a single social and economic unit, shaping caregiving, support, and daily life.