As a part of human culture, religion is an example of ________
a. material culture.
b. nonmaterial culture.
c. culture shock.
d. human nature.
Answer: b
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_____________________. a. cost inflation b. inefficiency c. inequity d. widespread dissatisfaction by patients e. all of the above
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(a) is of no importance in (b) is the key to (c) has little significance in (d) has some significance in
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