Which of the following examples exemplifies a holistic perspective?

a. Inuit people eat a high fat diet, which comes primarily from whale blubber.
b. The Kung people use an economic system based upon reciprocity.
c. Bridewealth is exchanged in Maasai marriages in order to redistribute cattle and wealth within the population.
d. Feudal castles were common throughout medieval Europe.


Answer: c

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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