What research method would be most appropriate for a study of cultural changes over long periods of time?
A. Participant observation, in which individuals from different age groups are observed
B. A survey, in which people are asked about their own behavior and attitudes over a period of time
C. Content analysis, in which media from different time periods are sampled
D. Experiment, in which people are asked to act like individuals from certain eras would have acted
Answer: C
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a) 68 b) 75 c) 83 d) 91 e) 98
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a. worship a god or gods. b. utilize magic in their rituals. c. promote social equality. d. use some form of sensory-deprivation experience. e. require some public and shared participation.
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