The term ____ refers to the dominant pattern of living,thinking,and believing that is developed and transmitted by people,consciously or unconsciously,to subsequent generations.

A) Social mindset
B) Global mindset
C) Collectivism
D) Culture

Culture encompasses the attitudes, beliefs, and practices shared by a group of people, and is transmitted from generation to generation. It shapes the way people think, behave, and interact with others, and includes elements such as language, religion, customs, values, and social norms. While social mindset and global mindset are related concepts that deal with how individuals perceive and navigate different cultures, collectivism refers specifically to a cultural orientation that values the group over the individual.