The organic analogy of a culture is an example of the characteristic that
a. cultures are constantly changing.
b. cultures are adaptive and maladaptive.
c. cultures are generally interconnected.
d. culture influences biological processes.
e. there are cultural universals.
ANS: C
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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