​In most human societies, the basic unit within which cooperative work takes place is the:

A) ​nuclear family
B) ​household
C) ​village
D) ​geographic area

Basic Unit

The fundamental component or building block within a structured set, often referring to the simplest division in a system's hierarchy.

Cooperative Work

Efforts undertaken jointly by a group of people or entities to achieve a common goal, often emphasizing teamwork and shared responsibilities.

Nuclear Family

A household composed of two parents and their offspring, cohabiting as one family unit.