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asmith134

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A strong motivating force for the distribution of goods or the showy display of wealth for social prestige is called ___________________ __.
 
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Culture, as defined in Chapter 1:
 
  a. was not an important factor in human evolution.
  b. is genetically determined and does not alter over time.
  c. is important only as it pertains to modern humans.
  d. includes only those aspects of human lifestyle that relate to the arts.
  e. can be defined as the strategy by which humans adapt to the natural environment.



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Answer to Question 1

conspicuous consumption

Answer to Question 2

e





 

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