In his research, George Murdock determined that

A. all cultures are fundamentally the same when it comes to their beliefs and practices.
B. though cultures appear to outwardly share many common denominators, the only true cultural universal is trade.
C. there are fewer than 20 categories of practices and beliefs that can be considered cultural universals.
D. although all cultures share common denominators, how cultures address these practices and beliefs varies greatly.


Answer: D

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