The term "functionalism" in anthropology refers to the notion that __________
A. ethnographers are competent observers of human culture
B. some societies are "functional" while others are "dysfunctional"
C. cultural practices function to fulfill specific needs in a given society
D. culture is transmitted through functions like rituals and ceremonies
Answer: C
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