The organic analogy of a culture is an example of the characteristic that
a. cultures are constantly changing.
b. cultures are adaptive and maladaptive.
c. cultures are generally interconnected.
d. culture influences biological processes.
e. there are cultural universals.
Question 2
In comparison to the United States and Germany, why have so few scientists received Nobel Prizes in Japan?
a. Japan does not have a strong scientific tradition, as do the Western nations.
b. Japanese scientists have focused more on productive efficiency rather than any kind of technological advances.
c. Most Japanese scientists who are advanced choose to immigrate to Europe or the United States.
d. Japanese scientists have been chosen to receive the Nobel Prize, but because of cultural tradition they have not traveled to accept the award.
e. Japanese culture does not value bold experimentation of individual accomplishment as much as these other countries.
Cell culture in a Petri dish
Mackerel tabby, showing the characteristic "M" on its forehead.
Cushing’s syndrome. A photograph of a woman with the characteristic facial features of Cushing’s syn
Colossal head, Olmec culture.
Vessel with birth scene, Peru, Moche culture.
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