Question

question
which of the following is a true statement about
culture?

select an answer

a. in humans, cultural evolution and
biological evolution occur at
roughly the same pace.

b. as time has passed, globalization
has decreased in both velocity
and scale.

c. it is possible for cultural factors to
influence our biological makeup.

d. research has found that
westerners tend to be more
interdependent in their thinking.

Explanation:

• Option A: Cultural evolution is far faster than biological evolution (biological evolution takes millennia, while culture changes in generations/years), so this is false.
• Option B: Globalization has increased in velocity and scale over time due to technology and global connections, so this is false.
• Option C: Cultural factors like diet, lifestyle, and social norms can influence biological traits (e.g., lactose tolerance evolved due to cultural dairy farming practices), so this is true.
• Option D: Research shows Westerners tend to have more independent thinking, while non-Western cultures often emphasize interdependence, so this is false.

Answer:

C. It is possible for cultural factors to influence our biological makeup.