In some South American cultures, it is not uncommon for people to recreate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ by nailing their own hands to a cross during Easter. In the United States, this behavior might cause a person to be hospitalized for having a
serious mental illness; however, in a different setting this is considered acceptable behavior. This demonstrates the concept of cultural __________.
a. relativity
b. happenstance
c. significance
d. differentiation
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
To understand the criminal mind, you might study one criminal, like the "Unabomber," in great detail. Extensive interviews, questionnaires, and psychological tests might provide interesting information about the mental processing in such a person
This type of study would be an example of a __________ a) case study. b) survey study. c) laboratory study. d) naturalistic observation study.