English-speaking people in the United States commonly use words whose origins are from various African, Asian, and non-English-speaking European cultures. This is an example of

A. cultural diffusion.
B. cultural shock.
C. cultural relativity.
D. nonmaterial culture.


Answer: A

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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What will be an ideal response?

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