Thus, mental processes, beliefs, knowledge, and values are parts of culture. Some anthropologists would define culture entirely as mental rules guiding behavior, although often wide divergence exists between the acknowledged rules for correct behavior and what people actually do. Culture is shared, learned human behavior, a way of life.
Culture consists of patterned and interrelated ideas, symbols, or behaviors.
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