Mores differ from folkways in that mores __________, whereas folkways __________.
a. particular rules of behavior that differ from culture to culture; particular rules of behavior that are followed by all cultures around the world
b. have great moral significance; are less important norms that apply to routine or casual interaction
c. are ignored by most people; are followed by everyone
d. are standards that people use to decide what is desirable, good, and beautiful; are specific ideas that people hold to be true
Answer: b. have great moral significance; are less important norms that apply to routine or casual interaction
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