One of the Things That Sets Culture Apart, and Is

question 68

Multiple Choice

One of the things that sets culture apart, and is one of its major advantages, is ____.

• A)progress-the ability to store and build upon the knowledge and achievements of previous generations
• B)communication-the ability to convey thoughts and preferences, even if just in one-word utterances or grunts
• C)coordination-the ability for organisms to act together in a unified, organized fashion
• D)the ability for organisms to engage in mutually beneficial actions-even if these actions are just between two relatives of the same species

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Definitions:

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

George Herbert Mead

An American sociologist and philosopher known for his work on the development of the self and the concept of social behaviorism.

Looking-glass Self

A concept in sociology that suggests individuals develop their self-concept based on how they believe others perceive them.

Dramaturgy

A sociological perspective that uses the metaphor of theater to understand how individuals present themselves in various social situations.