When social scientists examine the practice of the Inuits leaving their elderly to perish in the cold, they typically evaluate the behavior pattern in the context of the Inuit culture. This is an example of
A) cultural sensitivity.
B) linguistic relativism.
C) syncretism.
D) cultural relativism.

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This is an example of cultural relativism, which is the principle of understanding and evaluating a culture by its own standards and values rather than judging it by the standards of another culture.

When Social Scientists Examine the Practice of the Inuits Leaving