Which of the Following Is the MOST Important Point to Remember

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the MOST important point to remember when examining the grieving rituals of different cultures?

• A) ​The importance of religion in mourning rituals is universal to all cultural groups.
• B) The experience of one culture may not generalize to other cultures or groups.​
• C) Virtually all cultures experience death as a negative, unhappy event.​
• D) Grieving rituals in different cultures tend to be very similar despite differing beliefs.​

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