Due to Globalization, Many Cultural Groups Have Minimized Their Use

question 79

Multiple Choice

Due to globalization, many cultural groups have minimized their use of puberty rituals for boys; however, in Africa the ritual of __________ is still maintained.

• A)public wrestling
• B)the warrior
• C)public beatings
• D)female circumcision

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Definitions:

Specialized Cells

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Absolute Threshold

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Difference Threshold

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Sensory Sensitivity

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