Various religious groups and their followers are very upset about scientific advances in reproductive technology (e.g., birth control pills, abortion pills, in vitro fertilization, and genetic engineering). This conflict between religious values and new scientific concepts illustrates
A. cultural exclusion.
B. culture lag.
C. cultural adaptation.
D. cultural resistance.
Answer: B
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