Question 1

One consequence of increased migration is that anthropologists conduct ________ ethnography, collecting data in two or more locations.

Accepted Answer

A)  reflexive 
B)  extensive 
C)  public 
D)  multi-sited 
E)  narrative 
A)  reflexive 
B)  extensive 
C)  public 
D)  multi-sited 
E)  narrative D

Question 2

Franz Boas (1858-1942) is credited with developing which of the following anthropological perspectives?

Accepted Answer

A)  unilineal evolution 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  cultural relativism 
D)  comparative ethnology 
E)  participant observation 
A)  unilineal evolution 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  cultural relativism 
D)  comparative ethnology 
E)  participant observation C

Question 3

Franz Boas' attempts to document Native American cultures that were devastated by the westward expansion of settlers are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  salvage ethnography. 
B)  rapid assessment. 
C)  forced enculturation. 
D)  participant observation. 
E)  colonial anthropology. 
A)  salvage ethnography. 
B)  rapid assessment. 
C)  forced enculturation. 
D)  participant observation. 
E)  colonial anthropology. A

Question 4

In giving her perspectives on the process of doing fieldwork in a Brazilian shantytown, Nancy Scheper-Hughes' account of Alto do Cruzeiro is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  polyvocality. 
B)  reflexive ethnography. 
C)  informed anthropology. 
D)  authoritative writing. 
E)  processual anthropology. 
A)  polyvocality. 
B)  reflexive ethnography. 
C)  informed anthropology. 
D)  authoritative writing. 
E)  processual anthropology.

Question 5

Fieldwork is considered a ________ for students because it creates a common bond among professionals in the field.

Accepted Answer

A)  bond of collegiality 
B)  mutual transformation 
C)  developmental stage 
D)  rite of passage 
E)  evolutionary step 
A)  bond of collegiality 
B)  mutual transformation 
C)  developmental stage 
D)  rite of passage 
E)  evolutionary step

Question 6

Edward Evan Evans-Pritchard's approach to anthropology has been criticized for being:

Accepted Answer

A)  ahistorical. 
B)  experimental. 
C)  reflexive. 
D)  evolutionary. 
E)  interpretive. 
A)  ahistorical. 
B)  experimental. 
C)  reflexive. 
D)  evolutionary. 
E)  interpretive.

Question 7

Ethnographers' awareness that they should engage in critical self-examination regarding the role they play in the research process is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  polyvocality. 
B)  reflexivity. 
C)  confidentiality. 
D)  authority. 
E)  relativity. 
A)  polyvocality. 
B)  reflexivity. 
C)  confidentiality. 
D)  authority. 
E)  relativity.

Question 8

In an age of intensifying globalization, ________ remains a critical research strategy that provides a deep insight and understanding of the myriad parts of our informants' everyday lives and cultures.

Accepted Answer

A)  conducting surveys 
B)  drawing maps 
C)  participant observation 
D)  recording field notes 
E)  videotaping rituals 
A)  conducting surveys 
B)  drawing maps 
C)  participant observation 
D)  recording field notes 
E)  videotaping rituals

Question 9

Ethnography written for government agencies and nongovernmental organizations that addresses problems in the community is known as ________ anthropology.

Accepted Answer

A)  unethical 
B)  reflexive 
C)  authoritative 
D)  experimental 
E)  public 
A)  unethical 
B)  reflexive 
C)  authoritative 
D)  experimental 
E)  public

Question 10

Compare Nancy Scheper-Hughes' early ethnographic fieldwork in Alto do Cruzeiro with her current research and work with Organs Watch. How has globalization affected her fieldwork?

Accepted Answer

Students should summarize Scheper-Hughes

Question 11

________ are commonly used as a strategy to collect quantitative data.

Accepted Answer

A)  Interviews 
B)  Surveys 
C)  Life histories 
D)  Conversations 
E)  Social networks 
A)  Interviews 
B)  Surveys 
C)  Life histories 
D)  Conversations 
E)  Social networks

Question 12

The author writes that the roots of cultural anthropology and ethnographic fieldwork lie in:

Accepted Answer

A)  biological models. 
B)  philosophical debates. 
C)  demographic trends. 
D)  colonial encounters. 
E)  aboratory experiments. 
A)  biological models. 
B)  philosophical debates. 
C)  demographic trends. 
D)  colonial encounters. 
E)  aboratory experiments.

Question 13

Margaret Mead's talent for blending fieldwork with dynamic writing about gender roles provided her with the authority and opportunity to become an important ________ anthropologist.

Accepted Answer

A)  synchronic 
B)  experimental 
C)  evolutionary 
D)  public 
E)  reflexive 
A)  synchronic 
B)  experimental 
C)  evolutionary 
D)  public 
E)  reflexive

Question 14

Ways of establishing an ethnographer's ________ include discussing length of fieldwork, language skills, and the nature of his or her relationships with research subjects.

Accepted Answer

A)  reflections 
B)  loyalties 
C)  framework 
D)  authority 
E)  orientation 
A)  reflections 
B)  loyalties 
C)  framework 
D)  authority 
E)  orientation

Question 15

What was Nancy Scheper-Hughes' initial role in Alto do Cruzeiro?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnographer 
B)  physician 
C)  nurse 
D)  teacher 
E)  Peace Corp volunteer 
A)  ethnographer 
B)  physician 
C)  nurse 
D)  teacher 
E)  Peace Corp volunteer

Question 16

What are the core moral and ethical concerns of anthropological research? Why are they necessary?

Accepted Answer

The core of the AAA ethics code is to do

Question 17

The trafficking of human organs discussed in the text provides a disturbing example of the impacts of:

Accepted Answer

A)  colonialism. 
B)  imperialism. 
C)  participation. 
D)  globalization. 
E)  fieldwork. 
A)  colonialism. 
B)  imperialism. 
C)  participation. 
D)  globalization. 
E)  fieldwork.

Question 18

Explain how ethnographers can explore global phenomena by conducting fieldwork at the local level.

Accepted Answer

As we extend our analysis as a

Question 19

________ is the sense of disorientation caused by the overwhelmingly new and unfamiliar people and experiences encountered during fieldwork.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnographic dissonance 
B)  Culture shock 
C)  Anthropological competence 
D)  Fieldwork block 
E)  Cognitive map 
A)  Ethnographic dissonance 
B)  Culture shock 
C)  Anthropological competence 
D)  Fieldwork block 
E)  Cognitive map

Question 20

Anthropologists make great efforts to protect informants' anonymity:

Accepted Answer

A)  in publications, although it is acceptable to use subjects' real names in research notes. 
B)  for communities, but not when discussing lives of community members. 
C)  when working in their own societies, but this is not necessary if working abroad. 
D)  when referring to individuals in research notes and publications. 
E)  when writing about sensitive topics within a community. 
A)  in publications, although it is acceptable to use subjects' real names in research notes. 
B)  for communities, but not when discussing lives of community members. 
C)  when working in their own societies, but this is not necessary if working abroad. 
D)  when referring to individuals in research notes and publications. 
E)  when writing about sensitive topics within a community.

One consequence of increased migration is that anthropologists conduct ________ ethnography, collecting data in two or more locations.

Franz Boas (1858-1942) is credited with developing which of the following anthropological perspectives?

Franz Boas' attempts to document Native American cultures that were devastated by the westward expansion of settlers are called:

In giving her perspectives on the process of doing fieldwork in a Brazilian shantytown, Nancy Scheper-Hughes' account of Alto do Cruzeiro is an example of:

Fieldwork is considered a ________ for students because it creates a common bond among professionals in the field.

Edward Evan Evans-Pritchard's approach to anthropology has been criticized for being:

Ethnographers' awareness that they should engage in critical self-examination regarding the role they play in the research process is known as:

In an age of intensifying globalization, ________ remains a critical research strategy that provides a deep insight and understanding of the myriad parts of our informants' everyday lives and cultures.

Ethnography written for government agencies and nongovernmental organizations that addresses problems in the community is known as ________ anthropology.

Compare Nancy Scheper-Hughes' early ethnographic fieldwork in Alto do Cruzeiro with her current research and work with Organs Watch. How has globalization affected her fieldwork?

________ are commonly used as a strategy to collect quantitative data.

The author writes that the roots of cultural anthropology and ethnographic fieldwork lie in:

Margaret Mead's talent for blending fieldwork with dynamic writing about gender roles provided her with the authority and opportunity to become an important ________ anthropologist.

Ways of establishing an ethnographer's ________ include discussing length of fieldwork, language skills, and the nature of his or her relationships with research subjects.

What was Nancy Scheper-Hughes' initial role in Alto do Cruzeiro?

What are the core moral and ethical concerns of anthropological research? Why are they necessary?

The trafficking of human organs discussed in the text provides a disturbing example of the impacts of:

Explain how ethnographers can explore global phenomena by conducting fieldwork at the local level.

________ is the sense of disorientation caused by the overwhelmingly new and unfamiliar people and experiences encountered during fieldwork.

Anthropologists make great efforts to protect informants' anonymity:

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Exam 3: Fieldwork and Ethnography

One consequence of increased migration is that anthropologists conduct ________ ethnography, collecting data in two or more locations.

Franz Boas (1858-1942) is credited with developing which of the following anthropological perspectives?

Franz Boas' attempts to document Native American cultures that were devastated by the westward expansion of settlers are called:

In giving her perspectives on the process of doing fieldwork in a Brazilian shantytown, Nancy Scheper-Hughes' account of Alto do Cruzeiro is an example of:

Fieldwork is considered a ________ for students because it creates a common bond among professionals in the field.

Edward Evan Evans-Pritchard's approach to anthropology has been criticized for being:

Ethnographers' awareness that they should engage in critical self-examination regarding the role they play in the research process is known as:

In an age of intensifying globalization, ________ remains a critical research strategy that provides a deep insight and understanding of the myriad parts of our informants' everyday lives and cultures.

Ethnography written for government agencies and nongovernmental organizations that addresses problems in the community is known as ________ anthropology.

Compare Nancy Scheper-Hughes' early ethnographic fieldwork in Alto do Cruzeiro with her current research and work with Organs Watch. How has globalization affected her fieldwork?

________ are commonly used as a strategy to collect quantitative data.

The author writes that the roots of cultural anthropology and ethnographic fieldwork lie in:

Margaret Mead's talent for blending fieldwork with dynamic writing about gender roles provided her with the authority and opportunity to become an important ________ anthropologist.

Ways of establishing an ethnographer's ________ include discussing length of fieldwork, language skills, and the nature of his or her relationships with research subjects.

What was Nancy Scheper-Hughes' initial role in Alto do Cruzeiro?

What are the core moral and ethical concerns of anthropological research? Why are they necessary?

The trafficking of human organs discussed in the text provides a disturbing example of the impacts of:

Explain how ethnographers can explore global phenomena by conducting fieldwork at the local level.

________ is the sense of disorientation caused by the overwhelmingly new and unfamiliar people and experiences encountered during fieldwork.

Anthropologists make great efforts to protect informants' anonymity:

Anthropology in a Global Age

Culture

Language

Human Origins

Race and Racism

Ethnicity and Nationalism

Gender

Sexuality

Kinship, Family, and Marriage

Class and Inequality

The Global Economy

Migration

Politics and Power

Religion

Health and Illness

Art and Media

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