Which term refers to the period of maladjustment when the nonmaterial culture is still adapting to new material conditions?
A)Cultural relativism
B)Culture lag
C)Culture shock
D)Cultural integration

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Culture lag refers to the period of maladjustment when the nonmaterial culture is still adapting to new material conditions. The term was coined by sociologist William F. Ogburn to describe the delay or lag time between changes in material culture (technology, for example) and changes in nonmaterial culture (norms, values, beliefs). This lag can create tension and conflict within society until the nonmaterial culture catches up to the new material conditions.

Which Term Refers to the Period of Maladjustment When the Nonmaterial