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An anthropologist observes that Western individualism and Eastern collectivism are oversimplified categories. What is the author most likely advocating?

A Abandoning cross-cultural research
B Recognizing within-culture variation and avoiding broad generalizations
C Western superiority
D Eastern superiority

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Critiquing oversimplification implies advocating for nuance — recognizing individual variation within cultures rather than applying monolithic labels.

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