A) is more developed in contemporary North America than in contemporary China B) first emerged among humans around 10,000 years ago C) is predominantly transferred through genes D) is being destroyed by globalization E) none of the above A) is more developed in contemporary North America than in contemporary China B) first emerged among humans around 10,000 years ago C) is predominantly transferred through genes D) is being destroyed by globalization E) none of the above

Exam 1: Anthropology and the Study of Culture

__________ refers to the approach that seeks to explain why people do and think what they do by considering biological factors such as people's genes and hormones.

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Question 41

Paul Farmer has done most of his work in __________.

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Question 42

Biological anthropologists focus on __________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 43

The main goal of cultural anthropology is to __________.

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Question 44

A major theoretical debate exists in cultural anthropology today between __________.

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Question 45

Define globalization and localization and give an example of each.

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Question 46

Two theoretical trends were influenced by postmodernism: structurism and functionalism.

(True/False)

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Question 47

Judging other people's cultures on the basis of one's own culture is called __________.

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Question 48

Culture __________.

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Question 49

Describe and discuss two of the three major debates in cultural anthropology.

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Question 50

The cultural materialist interpretation of the Hindu belief in sacred cows points to __________.

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Question 51

Indigenous peoples are strongly connected to their homeland, but often do not have legal rights to it.

(True/False)

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Question 52

Describe the past and present situation of the San peoples of Southern Africa; discuss the challenges they are currently facing and how they are seeking to rebuild their culture.

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Question 53

A recent mental health disorder in Japan related to sleep is __________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 54

Microcultures can be formed on the basis of institutions such as hospitals and schools.

(True/False)

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Question 55

The French anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss is associated with the theoretical perspective __________.

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Question 56

The Weyéwa people of Indonesia are known for recognizing over 20 types of "taste."

(True/False)

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Question 57

In the framework of cultural materialism, the most basic aspect of culture is __________.

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Question 58

The four models of cultural interaction are: clash of civilizations, McDonaldization, hybridization, and localization.

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Question 59

In a cultural materialist framework, the mental aspects of culture are referred to as __________.

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Question 60

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__________ refers to the approach that seeks to explain why people do and think what they do by considering biological factors such as people's genes and hormones.

Paul Farmer has done most of his work in __________.

Biological anthropologists focus on __________.

The main goal of cultural anthropology is to __________.

A major theoretical debate exists in cultural anthropology today between __________.

Define globalization and localization and give an example of each.

Two theoretical trends were influenced by postmodernism: structurism and functionalism.

Judging other people's cultures on the basis of one's own culture is called __________.

Culture __________.

Describe and discuss two of the three major debates in cultural anthropology.

The cultural materialist interpretation of the Hindu belief in sacred cows points to __________.

Indigenous peoples are strongly connected to their homeland, but often do not have legal rights to it.

Describe the past and present situation of the San peoples of Southern Africa; discuss the challenges they are currently facing and how they are seeking to rebuild their culture.

A recent mental health disorder in Japan related to sleep is __________.

Microcultures can be formed on the basis of institutions such as hospitals and schools.

The French anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss is associated with the theoretical perspective __________.

The Weyéwa people of Indonesia are known for recognizing over 20 types of "taste."

In the framework of cultural materialism, the most basic aspect of culture is __________.

The four models of cultural interaction are: clash of civilizations, McDonaldization, hybridization, and localization.

In a cultural materialist framework, the mental aspects of culture are referred to as __________.

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Researching Culture

Making a Living

Consumption and Exchange

Reproduction and Human Development

Health, Illness, and Healing

Kinship and Domestic Life

Social Groups and Social Stratification

Political and Legal Systems

Communication

Religion

Expressive Culture

People on the Move

People Defining Development

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