The widespread occurrence of shamanism and the remarkable similarities between shamanistic traditions wherever found are consequences of:

a. culture.
b. universal neurological inheritance.
c. similar ecclesiastical organization.
d. diffusion.
e. effects of hallucinatory drugs.


b

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How do morality-based religions and collective rituals influence a society?

A) They increase compassion and acts of kindness in groups of unrelated individuals. B) They increase compassion and acts of kindness among kin groups. C) They minimize antisocial behavior in groups of unrelated individuals. D) They minimize antisocial behavior among kin groups.

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a. only present when the cell divides. b. found only in prokaryotes. c. the sex chromosomes. d. the gametes. e. important to protein synthesis.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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