Asked by Sarah Taylor on Jul 20, 2024
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When Nomar Garciaparra of Major League Baseball developed the practice of pulling at his gloves and kicking the dirt with the toes of his cleats before swinging the bat,he invented a/n ____ practice.
A) abstracted
B) cultural
C) normal
D) methodological
E) sociological
Methodological
Relating to the systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field of study.
Cultural
Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society or community, shaping its identity and practices.
- Appreciate the fundamental role of symbols and language in the construction of human cultural identity.
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PV
pamela vigilJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Nomar Garciaparra's practice of pulling at his gloves and kicking dirt with his cleats before swinging the bat is a cultural practice because it is not necessary for his physical performance and has been adopted by other players over time as a part of baseball culture.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the fundamental role of symbols and language in the construction of human cultural identity.