According to Margaret Mead's Description of Three Types of Cultures

question 17

Multiple Choice

According to Margaret Mead's description of three types of cultures with differing levels of peer influence on the socialization of its young people,which of the following is true of postfigurative cultures?

• A)Young people play a greater role in socializing each other.
• B)Socialization occurs primarily by elders transferring their knowledge to their children.
• C)Adults need to look to younger people for advice and information.
• D)The culture changes so rapidly that peers play a greater role in socializing each other.

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Definitions:

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