The “organic analogy” refers to the idea that:

a. the parts of a culture are interconnected much as are the organs of a living animal.
b. only the fittest members of a species will survive.
c. humans evolved directly from non-human primates.
d. culture helps people adapt to their environments.
e. culture is a living and breathing entity that affects human survival.


ANS: A

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