In this chapter, a functional explanation is offered for various systems of kinship terminology. What does functional explanation suggest about a system of kinship terminology?
a: kinship terminology becomes a system only when it functions properly
b: certain kinship terms are what cause certain patterns of behaviors
c: a functional explanation accurately predicts what types of kinship terminology will develop in future generations if enough data about the system are collected
d: a functional explanation attempts to correlate particular customs (in this case kinship terms) to other features of society
e: a functional explanation distinguishes genealogical kin types from kin terms
Answer: d: a functional explanation attempts to correlate particular customs (in this case kinship terms) to other features of society
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