Which term describes the system of beliefs and practices in a society?

• A. Conspicuous consumption
• B. Culture
• C. Consumption
• D. Producer responsibility law

Answer: (B)

Culture describes the system of beliefs and practices that shape a society. It includes shared values, norms, symbols, language, rituals, arts, and institutions that people learn and pass on across generations, guiding how they think, interact, and live together. This makes culture the umbrella term for the whole framework of what a society believes in and how it behaves. Conspicuous consumption refers to showing wealth through appearance, not the entire belief-and-practice system. Consumption is about using goods and services, not the social framework itself. Producer responsibility law is a regulatory concept about who is liable for product waste, not a description of a society’s beliefs and practices.