A problem of using the nation as a reference point for culture is that ________.
A)nations fail to mediate the different interests within their boundaries
B)self-stereotypes tend to fall along national lines
C)such an approach tends to be polycentric
D)variations tend to be great within a country (state)

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Variations in culture tend to be significant within a country or state, so using the nation as a reference point for culture can lead to oversimplification and generalization. Different regions, ethnic groups, and socioeconomic classes within a country may have distinctive cultural practices and values.

A Problem of Using the Nation as a Reference Point