Culture is a set of beliefs, values, and assumptions about life that are widely held among a group of people and are transmitted intergenerationally. An example of a behavior that may be defined by culture is:
1. Speaking a dialect of a language in a local region
2. Standing when an older adult gets on the bus to give him a seat
3. Immigrating to the United States seeking work
4. An organizational structure of a cultural group
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Behaviors may be culturally determined as illustrated in choice No. 2. This behavior is based on the value of respect of elderly people.
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