How Is Culture Acquired? Discuss the Various Routes of Transmission

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Essay

How is culture acquired? Discuss the various routes of transmission of culture both material and nonmaterial. Compare and contrast humans with other animal species in terms of how behavior is learned. Why is the ability to create and use symbols important?

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Definitions:

Homology

Refers to the existence of shared ancestry between a pair of structures, or genes, in different species.

Parsimonious

Characterized by extreme or excessive economy or simplicity in approach or methodology, often in scientific theories.

Convergent Evolution

A process whereby organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches.

Homologous

Referring to genes, chromosomes, or structures that are similar in position, structure, and evolutionary origin, but not necessarily in function.