The fact that ruth benedict leaned towards "cultural determinism" means that she tended to explain human behavior in terms of

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Henry Fuller

1 September, 20:08

The fact that ruth benedict leaned towards "cultural determinism" means that she tended to explain human behavior in terms of

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Susan Avery · Answer 1

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Cultural determinism considers the culture in which an individual is raised in as the determinant of their behavior and emotions. It differs from genetic determinism which considers biologically inherited traits and influences from the environment as the major determinant of who an individual is