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"A person who studies the origin and development of human societies and cultures."
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Anthropologist: Studies the multifaceted aspects of humanity, including evolutionary history, social and cultural structures, and linguistics. This fits the definition of studying both the "origin" and "development" of societies.
Sociologist: Focuses primarily on the development, structure, and functioning of modern human society and social problems, rather than the evolutionary origins.
Historian: Primarily researches, analyzes, and interprets the past through written records and documents.
Archaeologist: Specifically studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of physical remains (artifacts). While related, it is a sub-field often focused more on the material remains than the holistic development of cultures.