Question 1

Linguistic anthropology

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A)  is a research strategy of biological anthropologists studying the emergence of language among nonhuman primates. 
B)  relies heavily on the methods of phrenology. 
C)  includes sociolinguistics, descriptive linguistics, and the study of the biological basis for speech. 
D)  includes cultural anthropology and paleoecology. 
E)  has securely dated the origin of hominid language. 
A)  is a research strategy of biological anthropologists studying the emergence of language among nonhuman primates. 
B)  relies heavily on the methods of phrenology. 
C)  includes sociolinguistics, descriptive linguistics, and the study of the biological basis for speech. 
D)  includes cultural anthropology and paleoecology. 
E)  has securely dated the origin of hominid language.

Question 2

Anthropologists study only non-Western cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is culture? How do anthropologists define and study culture?

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Culture can be defined as the shared bel

Question 4

What is one of the most fundamental key assumptions that anthropologists share?

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A)  There are no universals, so cross-cultural research is bound to fail. 
B)  A degree in philosophy is the best way to produce good ethnography. 
C)  We can draw conclusions about human nature by studying a single society. 
D)  Anthropologists cannot agree on what anthropology is, much less share key assumptions. 
E)  A comparative, cross-cultural approach is essential to study the human condition. 
A)  There are no universals, so cross-cultural research is bound to fail. 
B)  A degree in philosophy is the best way to produce good ethnography. 
C)  We can draw conclusions about human nature by studying a single society. 
D)  Anthropologists cannot agree on what anthropology is, much less share key assumptions. 
E)  A comparative, cross-cultural approach is essential to study the human condition.

Question 5

Ethnomusicology is one of the four main subfields of anthropology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following perspectives emphasizes how cultural forces constantly mold human biology?

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A)  cultural genetics perspective 
B)  biocultural perspective 
C)  psychological anthropological perspective 
D)  holistic perspective 
E)  scientific-humanistic perspective 
A)  cultural genetics perspective 
B)  biocultural perspective 
C)  psychological anthropological perspective 
D)  holistic perspective 
E)  scientific-humanistic perspective

Question 7

Anthropology is a science, yet it has been suggested that anthropology is among the most humanistic of all academic fields. This is because

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A)  its main object of study are humans. 
B)  of its fundamental respect for human diversity. 
C)  its findings are best expressed with the tools of the humanities. 
D)  the field, particularly in the United States, traces its origins to philosophy and literature. 
E)  it puts so much emphasis on the study of culture that cannot be studied scientifically. 
A)  its main object of study are humans. 
B)  of its fundamental respect for human diversity. 
C)  its findings are best expressed with the tools of the humanities. 
D)  the field, particularly in the United States, traces its origins to philosophy and literature. 
E)  it puts so much emphasis on the study of culture that cannot be studied scientifically.

Question 8

What is anthropology?

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A)  the art of ethnography 
B)  the study of long-term physiological adaptation 
C)  the study of the stages of social evolution 
D)  the humanistic investigation of myths in nonindustrial societies 
E)  the exploration of human diversity in time and space 
A)  the art of ethnography 
B)  the study of long-term physiological adaptation 
C)  the study of the stages of social evolution 
D)  the humanistic investigation of myths in nonindustrial societies 
E)  the exploration of human diversity in time and space

Question 9

According to this chapter's "Focus on Globalization," American baseball appears to be more ethnically diverse than American football or basketball.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In this chapter, John Whiting's research is used to illustrate the application of the scientific method in an anthropological study. What are these steps? Recalling that complete objectivity is impossible, how did Whiting strive for objectivity and impartiality in his research on sexual custom and diet?

Accepted Answer

In his research on sexual custom and die

Question 11

Anthropologists agree that a comparative, cross-cultural approach is unnecessary as long as researchers are diligent in their work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Humans can adapt to their surroundings through both biological and cultural means.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Biological anthropologists study only human bones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What component of cultural anthropology is comparative and focused on building upon our understanding of how cultural systems work?

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A)  ethnography 
B)  data collection 
C)  ethnology 
D)  fieldwork 
E)  data entry 
A)  ethnography 
B)  data collection 
C)  ethnology 
D)  fieldwork 
E)  data entry

Question 15

Ethnography is the

Accepted Answer

A)  study of biological adaptability. 
B)  preliminary data that sociologists use to develop survey research. 
C)  fieldwork component of cultural anthropology. 
D)  cross-cultural comparative component of cultural anthropology. 
E)  generalizing aspect of cultural anthropology. 
A)  study of biological adaptability. 
B)  preliminary data that sociologists use to develop survey research. 
C)  fieldwork component of cultural anthropology. 
D)  cross-cultural comparative component of cultural anthropology. 
E)  generalizing aspect of cultural anthropology.

Question 16

Although science relies on the use of unbiased methods, complete objectivity is impossible. There is always an observer bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Cultural anthropologists carry out their fieldwork in

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A)  factories. 
B)  the tropics. 
C)  the third world. 
D)  former colonies. 
E)  all kinds of societies. 
A)  factories. 
B)  the tropics. 
C)  the third world. 
D)  former colonies. 
E)  all kinds of societies.

Question 18

This chapter provides an example of human adaptation to high altitude to illustrate the various forms of cultural and biological adaptation. Can you think of another example that illustrates the broad capacity of humans to adapt both biologically and culturally?

Accepted Answer

Another example of human adaptation that

Question 19

Archaeologists studying sunken ships off the coast of Florida or analyzing the content of modern garbage are examples of how

Accepted Answer

A)  archaeologists study the culture of historical and even living peoples. 
B)  Hollywood has popularized archaeology in recent movies, making it a popular college major. 
C)  archaeology is going through an identity crisis, with its practitioners questioning the discipline's focus on studying prehistory. 
D)  archaeology is free from having to worry about the impact of its work on people. 
E)  training in the use of research skills for extreme environments-such as landfills and the deep sea-are worth the time, resources, and risk for the sake of the anthropological knowledge gained. 
A)  archaeologists study the culture of historical and even living peoples. 
B)  Hollywood has popularized archaeology in recent movies, making it a popular college major. 
C)  archaeology is going through an identity crisis, with its practitioners questioning the discipline's focus on studying prehistory. 
D)  archaeology is free from having to worry about the impact of its work on people. 
E)  training in the use of research skills for extreme environments-such as landfills and the deep sea-are worth the time, resources, and risk for the sake of the anthropological knowledge gained.

Question 20

As an academic discipline, anthropology falls under both the social sciences and the humanities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Linguistic anthropology

Anthropologists study only non-Western cultures.

What is culture? How do anthropologists define and study culture?

What is one of the most fundamental key assumptions that anthropologists share?

Ethnomusicology is one of the four main subfields of anthropology.

Which of the following perspectives emphasizes how cultural forces constantly mold human biology?

Anthropology is a science, yet it has been suggested that anthropology is among the most humanistic of all academic fields. This is because

What is anthropology?

According to this chapter's "Focus on Globalization," American baseball appears to be more ethnically diverse than American football or basketball.

Anthropologists agree that a comparative, cross-cultural approach is unnecessary as long as researchers are diligent in their work.

Humans can adapt to their surroundings through both biological and cultural means.

Biological anthropologists study only human bones.

What component of cultural anthropology is comparative and focused on building upon our understanding of how cultural systems work?

Ethnography is the

Although science relies on the use of unbiased methods, complete objectivity is impossible. There is always an observer bias.

Cultural anthropologists carry out their fieldwork in

This chapter provides an example of human adaptation to high altitude to illustrate the various forms of cultural and biological adaptation. Can you think of another example that illustrates the broad capacity of humans to adapt both biologically and culturally?

Archaeologists studying sunken ships off the coast of Florida or analyzing the content of modern garbage are examples of how

As an academic discipline, anthropology falls under both the social sciences and the humanities.

Culture

Method and Theory in Cultural Anthropology

Applying Anthropology

Language and Communication

Ethnicity and Race

Making a Living

Political Systems

Gender

Families, Kinship, and Descent

Marriage

Religion

Arts, Media, and Sports

The World System and Colonialism

Anthropologys Role in a Globalizing World

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Exam 1: What Is Anthropology

Linguistic anthropology

Anthropologists study only non-Western cultures.

What is culture? How do anthropologists define and study culture?

What is one of the most fundamental key assumptions that anthropologists share?

Ethnomusicology is one of the four main subfields of anthropology.

Which of the following perspectives emphasizes how cultural forces constantly mold human biology?

Anthropology is a science, yet it has been suggested that anthropology is among the most humanistic of all academic fields. This is because

What is anthropology?

According to this chapter's "Focus on Globalization," American baseball appears to be more ethnically diverse than American football or basketball.

Anthropologists agree that a comparative, cross-cultural approach is unnecessary as long as researchers are diligent in their work.

Humans can adapt to their surroundings through both biological and cultural means.

Biological anthropologists study only human bones.

What component of cultural anthropology is comparative and focused on building upon our understanding of how cultural systems work?

Ethnography is the

Although science relies on the use of unbiased methods, complete objectivity is impossible. There is always an observer bias.

Cultural anthropologists carry out their fieldwork in

This chapter provides an example of human adaptation to high altitude to illustrate the various forms of cultural and biological adaptation. Can you think of another example that illustrates the broad capacity of humans to adapt both biologically and culturally?

Archaeologists studying sunken ships off the coast of Florida or analyzing the content of modern garbage are examples of how

As an academic discipline, anthropology falls under both the social sciences and the humanities.

Culture

Method and Theory in Cultural Anthropology

Applying Anthropology

Language and Communication

Ethnicity and Race

Making a Living

Political Systems

Gender

Families, Kinship, and Descent

Marriage

Religion

Arts, Media, and Sports

The World System and Colonialism

Anthropologys Role in a Globalizing World

Filters