Cultural materialism:
A) holds that material conditions determine human thoughts and behavior.
B) assumes the viewpoint of the native informant.
C) studies only cultural artifacts.
D) is a philosophical system based on qualitative data.
E) is a theory that argues that all cultures change in similar directions.

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Cultural materialism argues that material conditions, such as access to resources and technology, shape the beliefs, values, and practices of a culture. It prioritizes the analysis of material factors over idealistic or philosophical ones.

Cultural Materialism