One of the Persistent Ideas That Has Captured the Public

question 26

Multiple Choice

One of the persistent ideas that has captured the public imagination is that of the "missing link," something paleoanthropologists recognize as impossible due to

• A) the non-linear evolutionary processes that have led to our modern form
• B) the lack of a complete fossil record that verifies this fact
• C) the fact that only accidentally exposed specimens become part of the verifiable record
• D) the strong disagreement among researchers about precisely which species is the missing link

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Definitions:

Cultures

The shared values, traditions, norms, customs, arts, history, folklore, and institutions of a group of people.

Socialization Process

The process by which individuals learn the values, norms, and required behaviors which permit them to participate as members of a society or organization.

Organizational Culture

Organizational culture comprises the values, beliefs, behaviors, and artifacts that contribute to the unique social and psychological environment of an organization.

Ethics Component

The ethics component involves the principles or standards governing the conduct of a person or members of a profession, emphasizing moral obligations and decisions.