Why Is It Incorrect to Explain a Cultural Feature by Saying

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why is it incorrect to explain a cultural feature by saying it is "traditional"?

• A) It is an unsatisfactory answer because it is a tautology.
• B) It is incorrect because, by definition, traditions are not cultural features.
• C) Cultural features are too variable to be considered traditional.
• D) Tradition always precedes the adoption of cultural features.

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Definitions:

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