essence of anthropology 4th edition by haviland tb
Written for
Essence Of Anthropology
Essence Of Anthropology
Essence Of Anthropology
All documents for this subject (5)
Seller
Follow
evileye251
Reviews received
Content preview
,True / False
1. Anthropologists can be considered synthesizers.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 3
OTHER: Conceptual
NOTES: Pickup
2. By utilizing a holistic perspective, anthropologists do not experience ethnocentrism in regard to other cultures.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 3
OTHER: Conceptual
NOTES: New
3. A North American researcher disapproving of Japanese resistance to organ transplantation is an example of culture-
bound theory.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 4
OTHER: Conceptual
NOTES: Pickup
4. Anthropologist Elizabeth Guillette’s study of the effects of pesticide exposure on children’s performance of normal
childhood activities in a Yaqui village in northern Mexico is an example of applied medical anthropology.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 6
OTHER: Conceptual
NOTES: Pickup
5. Participant observation means that the anthropologist should be involved in everything that a cultural group does in
order to understand their culture.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 7
OTHER: Conceptual
NOTES: Modify
6. Only apes have a language as complex as human language.
a. True
7. Linguistic anthropologists are interested in both spoken and written language.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 8
OTHER: Factual
NOTES: Pickup
8. Historical linguistics is a primary branch of anthropological linguistics.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 9
OTHER: Factual
NOTES: New
9. Societies termed “prehistoric” are those that placed less emphasis on recording and transmitting information.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 10
OTHER: Conceptual
NOTES: New
10. When available, historical documents are always preferred to the study of material remains.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 10
OTHER: Conceptual
NOTES: Pickup
11. The anthropological study of genes and genetic relationships is known as genetic anthropology.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 12
OTHER: Factual
NOTES: Pickup
, 12. Primatology is the study of living and fossil primates.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 12
OTHER: Factual
NOTES: Pickup
13. All primate species are endangered today.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 12
OTHER: Factual
NOTES: Pickup
14. Our bones can tell stories about how we lived, including whether we were right-handed or left-handed.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 13
OTHER: Conceptual
NOTES: New
15. Studies of growth and development can provide data on the evolutionary history of humans.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 13
OTHER: Conceptual
NOTES: Pickup
16. All living humans are members of the same species.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 12
OTHER: Factual
NOTES: Modify
17. Archaeologists excavate artifacts to study them in isolation.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 21
OTHER: Factual
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller evileye251. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $26.63. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.