The process of cultural change known as __________ describes a situation in which a subordinate society adopts cultural traits or technologies through contact with a more powerful society,
either through force or due to perceived economic or social advantages.
A) acculturation
B) stimulus diffusion
C) unconscious invention
D) enculturation
Answer: A
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A) is not relevant because anthropologists believe in cultural relativism. B) can be challenging as different cultures define rights differently. C) is at the forefront of anthropological research, as researchers are not allowed to work in countries where there is warfare. D) is not important because there are no inalienable human rights. E) prevents anthropologists from doing research overseas.
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The notochord is:
A. an internal skeletal element B. a nerve chord C. an element of the circulatory system D. a musical instrument