What Is the Belief That the World Can Best Be

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the belief that the world can best be understood through scientific inquiry?

• A) absolutism
• B) relativism
• C) functionalism
• D) positivism

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Definitions:

Incest Taboos

Social and cultural prohibitions against sexual relationships between certain relatives, considered universal across societies to prevent genetic disorders and social chaos.

Exogamy Rules

Social norms that dictate that marriage or mating must occur outside certain social, cultural, or familial groups.

Cultural Norms

Shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups.

Socially Approved

Actions or behaviors that are accepted and encouraged by society or a specific community, often reflected in cultural norms and values.