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:

CR Fading

A technique in classical conditioning by which the conditioned response (CR) is gradually weakened by presenting the conditioned stimulus (CS) without the unconditioned stimulus (US).

Habituation

A decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations, indicating a basic form of learning.

Generalization Fading

A technique used in behavior therapy where a learned response to a specific stimulus is gradually applied to a broader range of similar stimuli.

Conditioning

A process of behavioral modification where a response becomes more frequent or predictable in a given environment due to reinforcement or association with a stimulus.