Kinship terminology is a classification system, a taxonomy or typology. More generally, a taxonomic system
A. is based on how people perceive similarities and differences in the things being classified.
B. is accurate only when based on Western science.
C. is based on categories given by nature.
D. usually changes with every generation.
E. applies best to nonliving things.
Answer: A
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a. is a direct violation of the code of ethics of the American Anthropological Association. b. has been formally recognized as a fifth subdiscipline. c. is included in all subdisciplines of anthropology. d. has no place in linguistic anthropology, although it may exist in other subdisciplines.
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