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10. Why can it be said that extended family is important for family life for both practical and psychological reasons? A reproductive couple and its children exist as a unit outside of siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Individual identity is rooted in biologically based descent and cooperative kinship networks within larger social groups. An extended family helps children achieve the provision of unconditional altruistic care despite status ascribed by birth. Human beings exist within a family's cultural envelope that is dictated by evolutionary biology and societal norms.

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#. The correct option is B) Individual identity is rooted in biologically based descent and cooperative kinship networks within larger social group .

They encourage a sense of belonging and a strong support system for parents to reinforce various aspects of discipline

To be effective parents require emotional and practical support, which for many is offered and provided within the context of family networks. For children the experience of supportive extended family relationships is associated with resilience in the face of adversity.