Which of these is TRUE of culture, based on George Ritzer's text?
A. Differences exist within cultures and between cultures.
B. Cultures are easy to understand because all cultures share the same symbols.
C. Culture tends to remain the same over time.
D. Culture is rarely affected by changes that are internal to the group.
Answer: A
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