Question

Judy and Caroline have known each other since high school. They are married now and have children of their own. They frequently take care of each other’s aging parents. They often refer to each other as"like sisters." Judy and Caroline’s situation illustrates which of the following concepts?

1. acculturation
2. filial obligation
3. kin upgrading
4. fictive kin

Answer 1

The correct answer is fictive kin

Explanation: Fictive Kin is a term that refers to individuals that are unrelated by either birth or marriage, but have in an emotionally significant relationship.