The splitting of a descent group into two or more entities is called:
A)fusion.
B)fraction.
C)fission.
D)code switching.
E)delineation.

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The splitting of a descent group into two or more entities is called fission. Choice A, fusion, refers to the merging of two or more descent groups into one. Choice B, fraction, is not a term used in kinship studies. Choice D, code switching, refers to the practice of changing languages or communication styles in different social situations. Choice E, delineation, refers to the process of defining and setting boundaries.

The Splitting of a Descent Group into Two or More