Which statement is NOT true?

A. The capacity for culture is shared by all humans.
B. Human groups differ in their capacities for culture.
C. All human groups have culture.
D. Cultural learning is uniquely elaborated among humans.
E. Culture provides the particular way that groups of humans deal with biological needs.


Answer: B

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