The American Anthropological Association's Code of Ethics states that anthropologists must "do no harm" when conducting research. One problem is that
a. it is impossible to conduct any meaningful anthropological research without inflicting at least a small amount of harm.
b. anthropologists are not required to read the Code of Ethics.
c. what is considered harmless to one society may be considered harmful to another.
d. the Code of Ethics also states elsewhere that the mandate to "do no harm" can be superseded in some situations.
ANSWER:
c
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