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ANT-210 Final Exam Prep Questions and Answers The earliest form of cultural relativism was developed by anthropologists in the 1850s who used defined categories with trait lists for each to describe traditional societies. British anthropologist Edward Tyler developed a simple three phase system that cultures would pass through on their way to modernization. From your readings and the PowerPoint, which was not a part of Tyler's unilinear system? Confederation, a state of joining many regional ...

ANTH 101 Exam Questions with All Correct Answers (1) Who are the "Nacirema" - Answer-Americans is to believe that your own culture is normal, natural or superior to the beliefs and practices of others. - Answer-Ethnocenmtrism Which of the following is an example of an anthropological study? Check all that apply. - Answer-1. Studying the effects and spread of HIV and AIDS in Africa 2. Studying the artifacts in Mexico from 2000 years ago 3. Studying how language changes through im...

ANTHROPOLOGY MID-TERM 1, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ Understand what anthropology does and what the focus of research is. The study of humans around the world and through time, Comparative science that examines all societies (ancient & modern, simple & complex, local & global) Know the four subfields of anthropology. Archaeological (human past, all cultural behavior) Linguistic (connection between language and culture) Cultural (current social behaviors) Biological (biological ch...

ANTH 1120 Midterm Review Questions and Answers Terms: Nature: Inspired by Charles Darwin (theory of evolution): – the belief that behaviors including intelligence are biologically based. Nurture: • Margaret Mead’s research debunked that theory. • Identities are NOT biologically based but are learned and cultivated through socialization • Identity is always produced in the course of social interaction Anthropological Skills (toolkit) ; Our ability to conduct qualitative res...

Straighterline Sociology 101 Exam Questions and Complete Solutions Life course theorist suggest - Answer: socialization continues through all stages of the cycle of life Sara takes her four-year-old brother Matt to a carnival for the first time. They decide to ride the merry-go-round. Matt runs to the front of the line. His sister pulls him back and explains they have to stand in line. This is an example of - Answer: socialization Bob is on his first date with Mary, whom he really likes...

CMN 232 Midterm Exam 2022/2023 Clifford Geertz - -ethnographic field work in Indonesia and Morocco -distinctive "interpretive" approach to anthropology -symbolic anthropology -the concept of culture is a semiotic one; culture is a web of significance we make ourselves and to analyze it, we need to search for the things that have significance to us -relation to ICC: we can only truly understand and interact with other people when we understand the meanings and contexts important to t...

Chapter 03 Culture     
Multiple Choice Questions
  1. Anthropologist Horace Miner's description of the body ritual among the Nacirema is used to show 
A. cultural differences in what is considered "beautiful."
B. the effects of media on a person's body image.
C. the ability to learn something new about society.
D. how cultural sociology has evolved over the years.   
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Chapter 3 FIELDWORK AND ETHNOGRAPHY 1. What is the necessary starting point for all anthropologists conducting fieldwork, as demonstrated in the heartbreaking stories recounted by Nancy Scheper-Hughes? a. trends c. people b. space d. records ANS: C 2. Making the strange seem more familiar is an overarching goal of which method of conducting anthropology? a. key interviews c. ethnographic fieldwork b. structured surveys d. salvage ethnography ANS: C 3. Anthropologists conducting fieldwork may exp...

Straighterline Sociology 101 Exam Questions and Complete Solutions Life course theorist suggest - Answer: socialization continues through all stages of the cycle of life Sara takes her four-year-old brother Matt to a carnival for the first time. They decide to ride the merry-go-round. Matt runs to the front of the line. His sister pulls him back and explains they have to stand in line. This is an example of - Answer: socialization Bob is on his first date with Mary, whom he really likes...