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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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According to Clyde Kluckhohn, what defines culture?
Options
A A biologically inherited set of behaviors.
B A historically created design for living, guiding human behavior.
Correct Answer
C The sum of all technological advancements in a society.
D A static set of traditions passed down without change.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Clyde Kluckhohn defines culture as 'the historically created design for living...which exists at any given time as a potential guide for the behaviour of man.' This highlights its learned and guiding nature.

Hint

Think about how culture is described as a 'design' for human existence.

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