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GST 112 Study Session 1: GST103: Culture and Society Objective Question
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What does 'cultural diffusion' refer to as implied in the text?
Options
A The destruction of culture by outside forces
B The spread of cultural traits from one society to another
Correct Answer
C The isolation of a culture from outside influence
D The biological inheritance of cultural traits
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text mentions cultural diffusion as a process alongside migration that makes static culture impossible. The example of computers 'produced in one culture but diffused into other cultures' illustrates this spread.

Hint

The word 'diffusion' means spreading outward from a source.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 1: GST103: Culture and Society
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 55 of 1270
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