Briefly Define the Three Modes of Cultural Transmission: Vertical Cultural

question 48

Essay

Briefly define the three modes of cultural transmission: vertical cultural transmission, horizontal cultural transmission, and oblique cultural transmission.

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Definitions:

Tuskegee Study

A notorious and unethical syphilis study conducted on African American men in Tuskegee, Alabama, without informed consent.

Ethical Concern

Issues or situations that require careful consideration regarding principles of right and wrong behavior.

Penicillin

A group of antibiotics derived from Penicillium fungi, used to treat bacterial infections by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

Ethical Issues

Concerns or dilemmas related to moral principles that arise during the conduct of research or professional practice.