A conjugal or nuclear family is defined as which of the following?

• A. Two parents and children
• B. One parent raising the children
• C. Two or more adults related living in the same home
• D. Two individuals with children from previous relationships joining together

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is understanding what a conjugal or nuclear family means. A nuclear family is the basic household unit made up of two closely related adults who are a parental pair and their children living together. This setup focuses on the couple and their offspring as a single, self-contained household, distinct from extended family networks that include additional relatives, or from family forms with only one adult raising children or with children from previous relationships in one home. So, a description that specifies two parents and their children living together best matches this concept.