Question 1

What did a study of single mothers in California find about the consistency of parenting conventions?

Accepted Answer

A)  So-called "unconventional" parents did not differ that much from the more "conventional" ones. 
B)  Single mothers were more likely to see themselves as "unconventional" parents. 
C)  Single mothers were more likely to follow traditional childrearing methods. 
D)  "Unconventional" parents used methods that were very divergent from the general cultural pattern. 
A)  So-called "unconventional" parents did not differ that much from the more "conventional" ones. 
B)  Single mothers were more likely to see themselves as "unconventional" parents. 
C)  Single mothers were more likely to follow traditional childrearing methods. 
D)  "Unconventional" parents used methods that were very divergent from the general cultural pattern.

Question 2

Cross-cultural studies have shown that both cognitive abilities among children and their ability to think abstractly are influenced by how much __________ they receive.

Accepted Answer

A)  schooling 
B)  breast milk 
C)  nurturing 
D)  protein 
A)  schooling 
B)  breast milk 
C)  nurturing 
D)  protein

Question 3

We often talk about personality types as either "individualist" or "collectivist." What objections have been raised against using this common dichotomy to explore cross-cultural differences in personality?

Accepted Answer

The ideal answer should include: 1. Conn

Question 4

Which of the following is a strong cross-cultural predictor of field independence?

Accepted Answer

A)  the degree of reliance on hunting 
B)  average family size 
C)  participation in a market economy 
D)  level of schooling 
A)  the degree of reliance on hunting 
B)  average family size 
C)  participation in a market economy 
D)  level of schooling

Question 5

Humans are unusual among mammals in our __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  long post-reproductive life span for females 
B)  close connections between mothers and their infants 
C)  high lifetime reproductive rates in males 
D)  tendency to live in social groups of unrelated adults 
A)  long post-reproductive life span for females 
B)  close connections between mothers and their infants 
C)  high lifetime reproductive rates in males 
D)  tendency to live in social groups of unrelated adults

Question 6

Which of the following would be of interest to a cross-cultural psychologist?

Accepted Answer

A)  the psychological processes in two or more cultures 
B)  the psychology of a specific group of people 
C)  how culture influences a person's behavior 
D)  the differences in mental health across cultures 
A)  the psychological processes in two or more cultures 
B)  the psychology of a specific group of people 
C)  how culture influences a person's behavior 
D)  the differences in mental health across cultures

Question 7

Why do the Ifaluk maintain that parents should not play with their young children?

Accepted Answer

A)  They believe that infants under the age of 2 have no thoughts or feelings. 
B)  Their ethnotheories state that "a quiet baby is a healthy baby." 
C)  It is seen as foolish for an adult to play children's games. 
D)  They encourage babies to sleep as much as possible and conserve energy. 
A)  They believe that infants under the age of 2 have no thoughts or feelings. 
B)  Their ethnotheories state that "a quiet baby is a healthy baby." 
C)  It is seen as foolish for an adult to play children's games. 
D)  They encourage babies to sleep as much as possible and conserve energy.

Question 8

In the Applied Anthropology example, how did Chinese and American preschools instill cultural value lessons in the children?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Chinese preschool emphasized group activities, while the American preschool emphasized individualized activities. 
B)  The Chinese preschool emphasized individualized activities, while the American preschool emphasized memorization of facts. 
C)  The Chinese preschool emphasized memorization of facts, while the American preschool emphasized group activities. 
D)  The Chinese preschool emphasized memorization of facts, while the American preschool emphasized individualized activities. 
A)  The Chinese preschool emphasized group activities, while the American preschool emphasized individualized activities. 
B)  The Chinese preschool emphasized individualized activities, while the American preschool emphasized memorization of facts. 
C)  The Chinese preschool emphasized memorization of facts, while the American preschool emphasized group activities. 
D)  The Chinese preschool emphasized memorization of facts, while the American preschool emphasized individualized activities.

Question 9

In projective tests, subjects are given stimuli that are purposely __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ambiguous 
B)  incorrect 
C)  impossible 
D)  humorous 
A)  ambiguous 
B)  incorrect 
C)  impossible 
D)  humorous

Question 10

The traditional Inuit concept of inummarik, or "a genuine person," includes a lifelong process of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ecological involvement 
B)  family commitment 
C)  educational achievement 
D)  financial security 
A)  ecological involvement 
B)  family commitment 
C)  educational achievement 
D)  financial security

Question 11

How does the period of development dependence for young humans differ from that of other primates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humans have a longer period of developmental dependence than other primates. 
B)  Humans have a shorter period of developmental dependence than other primates. 
C)  Humans have a more violent period of developmental dependence than other primates. 
D)  Humans have a less nurturing period of developmental dependence than other primates. 
A)  Humans have a longer period of developmental dependence than other primates. 
B)  Humans have a shorter period of developmental dependence than other primates. 
C)  Humans have a more violent period of developmental dependence than other primates. 
D)  Humans have a less nurturing period of developmental dependence than other primates.

Question 12

What is Piaget's first stage of development?

Accepted Answer

A)  sensorimotor 
B)  formal operational 
C)  concrete operational 
D)  sensorioperational 
A)  sensorimotor 
B)  formal operational 
C)  concrete operational 
D)  sensorioperational

Question 13

Which societies tend to show more warmth and affection toward their children?

Accepted Answer

A)  foraging 
B)  pastoral 
C)  horticultural 
D)  market economies 
A)  foraging 
B)  pastoral 
C)  horticultural 
D)  market economies

Question 14

What evidence suggests that genetic differences between populations predispose people for different personality types?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are differences in temperament among newborn babies of different ethnic groups. 
B)  Other biological features, like birth weight, are correlated with ethnic group. 
C)  A baby's behavior affects the way its caregivers will interact with it. 
D)  Mothers of different ethnic groups responded differently to their babies' cries. 
A)  There are differences in temperament among newborn babies of different ethnic groups. 
B)  Other biological features, like birth weight, are correlated with ethnic group. 
C)  A baby's behavior affects the way its caregivers will interact with it. 
D)  Mothers of different ethnic groups responded differently to their babies' cries.

Question 15

Cross-culturally, how do pastoralists compare with farmers in terms of adult behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pastoralists are more likely than farmers to express aggression. 
B)  Farmers are more likely than pastoralists to express aggression. 
C)  Pastoralists are more likely than farmers to value independence. 
D)  Farmers are more likely than pastoralists to value independence. 
A)  Pastoralists are more likely than farmers to express aggression. 
B)  Farmers are more likely than pastoralists to express aggression. 
C)  Pastoralists are more likely than farmers to value independence. 
D)  Farmers are more likely than pastoralists to value independence.

What did a study of single mothers in California find about the consistency of parenting conventions?

Cross-cultural studies have shown that both cognitive abilities among children and their ability to think abstractly are influenced by how much __________ they receive.

We often talk about personality types as either "individualist" or "collectivist." What objections have been raised against using this common dichotomy to explore cross-cultural differences in personality?

Which of the following is a strong cross-cultural predictor of field independence?

Humans are unusual among mammals in our __________.

Which of the following would be of interest to a cross-cultural psychologist?

Why do the Ifaluk maintain that parents should not play with their young children?

In the Applied Anthropology example, how did Chinese and American preschools instill cultural value lessons in the children?

In projective tests, subjects are given stimuli that are purposely __________.

The traditional Inuit concept of inummarik, or "a genuine person," includes a lifelong process of __________.

How does the period of development dependence for young humans differ from that of other primates?

What is Piaget's first stage of development?

Which societies tend to show more warmth and affection toward their children?

What evidence suggests that genetic differences between populations predispose people for different personality types?

Cross-culturally, how do pastoralists compare with farmers in terms of adult behavior?

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Exam 3: Culture and the Individual

What did a study of single mothers in California find about the consistency of parenting conventions?

Cross-cultural studies have shown that both cognitive abilities among children and their ability to think abstractly are influenced by how much __________ they receive.

We often talk about personality types as either "individualist" or "collectivist." What objections have been raised against using this common dichotomy to explore cross-cultural differences in personality?

Which of the following is a strong cross-cultural predictor of field independence?

Humans are unusual among mammals in our __________.

Which of the following would be of interest to a cross-cultural psychologist?

Why do the Ifaluk maintain that parents should not play with their young children?

In the Applied Anthropology example, how did Chinese and American preschools instill cultural value lessons in the children?

In projective tests, subjects are given stimuli that are purposely __________.

The traditional Inuit concept of inummarik, or "a genuine person," includes a lifelong process of __________.

How does the period of development dependence for young humans differ from that of other primates?

What is Piaget's first stage of development?

Which societies tend to show more warmth and affection toward their children?

What evidence suggests that genetic differences between populations predispose people for different personality types?

Cross-culturally, how do pastoralists compare with farmers in terms of adult behavior?

What Is Anthropology

Culture and Culture Change

Understanding and Explaining Culture

Communication and Language

Getting Food

Economic Systems

Social Stratification: Class, Ethnicity, and Racism

Sex and Gender

Marriage and the Family

Marital Residence and Kinship

Associations and Interest Groups

Political Life: Social Order and Disorder

Religion and Magic

The Arts

Practicing and Applying Anthropology

Health and Illness

Global Problems

Filters