Research has shown that Asian men tend to have a greater sensitivity than white Europeans to codeine, and they experience significantly weaker effects from the drug. Which of the following types of cultural variations is being demonstrated?
a. Biological variations
b. Personal space
c. Social organization
d. Perception of time
ANS: A
Biological variations are the physical, biological, and physiological differences that exist between racial groups and distinguish one group from another. Personal space is the physical distance be-tween two individuals during an interaction. Social organization refers to the way in which a cultural group structures itself around the family to carry out role functions. Perception of time is the duration or period between successive events, where some cultures assign greater or lesser emphasis to events that occur in the past, present, or future.
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