According to the textbook, are the tendencies to engage in object categorization and social categorization (regardless of content) tendencies that seem to be innately programmed in people, or tendencies that seem to be culturally learned?

A. Both seem to be innately programmed.
B. Both seem to be culturally learned.
C. Categorization of objects seems to be innately programmed, but social categorization seems to be culturally
learned.
D. Social categorization seems to be innately programmed, but categorization of objects seems to be culturally
learned.


Answer: A. Both seem to be innately programmed.

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