Compared to People in Simpler Societies, People in Complex Societies

question 11

Multiple Choice

Compared to people in simpler societies, people in complex societies __________.

• A) commonly can give a larger number of general, or life-form, terms for plants and animals
• B) commonly have fewer terms for plants but many for animals
• C) commonly have the same number of general terms for plants, but more terms for specific plants
• D) usually have more names for specific plants, but the same number of general plant terms

Gain insights into the advantages of cultural competency and intercultural communication.

Recognize the broad spectrum of diversity beyond race and ethnicity.

Understand the challenges supervisors face with a diverse workforce.

Acknowledge the role of cultural diversity in enhancing a business’s competitive advantage.

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Definitions:

Terminal C-H Stretch

A term used to describe the absorption feature in infrared spectroscopy corresponding to the vibration of C-H bonds at the end of carbon chains.

IR Absorption

A spectroscopic technique that measures the absorption of infrared light by molecules, used to identify certain functional groups based on their vibrational energy.

Hydrogenation

A chemical reaction where hydrogen is added to double or triple bonds in an organic compound, often resulting in saturated compounds.

2-Pentene

An alkene with the formula C5H10, featuring a double bond between the second and third carbon atoms.