Multiple Choice
The term "functionalism" in anthropology refers to the notion that:
A) Ethnographers are competent observers of human culture.
B) Some societies are "functional" while others are "dysfunctional."
C) Cultural practices function to fulfill specific needs in a given society.
D) Culture is transmitted through functions like rituals and ceremonies.
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