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.

Mechanisms of Cultural Change
The belief that culture can be passed from one person to another means that cultures, although bounded, can change.

Cultural Lag
The term "cultural lag" refers to the fact that culture takes time to catch up with technological innovations, resulting in social problems.

Animals and Culture
Animal culture refers to cultural learning in non-human animals through socially transmitted behaviors.