A society is
A. the totality of learned, socially transmitted behavior.
B. a fairly large number of people who live in the same territory, are relatively independent of people outside it, and participate in a common culture.
C. the norms, values, and beliefs of a large group of people.
D. All these answers are correct.
B. a fairly large number of people who live in the same territory, are relatively independent of people outside it, and participate in a common culture.
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