A biocultural perspective is
A. the notion that humans no longer rely on biological adaptation.
B. the inclusion of both biological and cultural approaches.
C. synonymous with scientific research.
D. the idea that girls should be gymnasts and boys should play football.
E. using the fact that culture is completely dominant over biological change.
Answer: B
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