Section 3
Culture and Adaptation
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The Origins of Culture
Culture is a central concept in anthropology, encompassing the range of human phenomena that cannot be attributed to genetic inheritance.
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Mechanisms of Cultural Change
The belief that culture can be passed from one person to another means that cultures, although bounded, can change.
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Cultural Lag
The term "cultural lag" refers to the fact that culture takes time to catch up with technological innovations, resulting in social problems.
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Animals and Culture
Animal culture refers to cultural learning in non-human animals through socially transmitted behaviors.