Lévi-Strauss's approach emphasizes the importance of:
a. certain codes, programmed into the human mind, which make it impossible for humans to learn more than one culture.
b. certain codes, programmed into the human mind, which are responsible for shaping cultures.
c. cultural traits which universally have the same function.
d. social roles and institutions within society.
e. universal social roles and institutions.
ANS: B
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