In any culture, kinship terminology is a classification system, a taxonomy or typology. More generally, a taxonomic system
a: is most accurate when based on western science
b: is based on how people perceive similarities and differences in the things being classified
c: only makes any sense to those who study it for years
d: usually changes with every generation
e: applies best to nonliving things
Ans: b: is based on how people perceive similarities and differences in the things being classified
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