No one has explained to you that you must stand facing the door while riding in an elevator, yet you know what to do. What does this reveal about the process of enculturation?

A. Some behaviors are just a matter of habit and have no explanation.
B. Some behaviors are just common sense and instinctive.
C. Your parents explained it to you so long ago that you have forgotten how you learned it.
D. Some cultural learning takes place through observation.


Answer: D. Some cultural learning takes place through observation.

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a. the study of cultures b. the words of civilized peoples c. the study of humans d. human biology and culture e. the evolution of man

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Managers of firms with market power prefer a price elasticity of demand equal to ________ compared to ________.

A) 1.05; 1.10 B) 1.20; 1.10 C) 6.7; 6.6 D) 4.5; 4.4

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Modern humans had spread to virtually all parts of the world by 10,000 years ago. Of the areas listed below, which was the one they showed up in last?

A. Europe B. Africa C. The Americas D. Asia E. Australia

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WOF believes that juveniles from mid to late teens should be held responsible in the same way young adults are?

What will be an ideal response?

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