Which of the following statements about cultural diffusion is false?

a. Some parts of culture are more likely to diffuse than others.
b. Diffusion is affected by other variables within a culture.
c. The process of diffusion is selective.
d. Diffusion is a reciprocal process.
e. Widespread diffusion indicates that a culture is having difficulty adapting.


ANS: E

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