Cultures use shaping in order to
a.
mold the behavior of people within the culture
b.
reinforce individuals’ private behaviors
c.
design appropriate punishments for behavior
d.
collect information on cultural preferences

the correct answer for the fill in the blank is A.  mold the behavior of people within the culture.

Culture describes characteristics of a group of people that includes their customs or beliefs, language, food, music, traditions etc. It helps to bind an individual with its roots. With the help of culture an individual can have various experiences, change in behavior or attitude.  

Thus, we can conclude that cultures use shaping in order to mold the behavior of people within the culture.

the answer is a. at the equator