Question 1

Data that are numerical and are presented in charts and tables are called quantitative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Dangers from the physical environment, social violence and war can affect fieldwork.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What are two special methods used by cultural anthropologists in addition to participant observation?

Accepted Answer

Cultural anthropologists employ a variety of methods to understand and interpret cultural practices, beliefs, and social dynamics. In addition to participant observation, which is a foundational method where the anthropologist immerses themselves in the community they are studying to observe and participate in daily activities, two other special methods commonly used are:

1. **Ethnographic Interviews**: This method involves conducting structured or semi-structured interviews with individuals or groups within the culture being studied. These interviews are designed to elicit detailed information about the participants' lives, beliefs, and cultural practices. Ethnographic interviews can range from informal conversations to formal, recorded sessions, and they often involve open-ended questions that encourage participants to share their experiences and perspectives in their own words.

2. **Ethnolinguistic Analysis**: Language is a key component of culture, and cultural anthropologists often study the language of a group to gain deeper insights into their social structures and cultural norms. This can involve analyzing linguistic data, such as vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, to understand how language reflects and shapes cultural identity and social relations. Ethnolinguistic analysis can also include examining language use in different social contexts, storytelling, metaphors, and other forms of verbal art.

These methods, along with participant observation, allow cultural anthropologists to gather rich, nuanced data that can be used to construct a comprehensive understanding of a culture from an insider's perspective. They also help anthropologists to build rapport with community members, which is essential for gaining trust and ensuring ethical research practices.

Question 4

__________ is a cluster name for many indigenous peoples who live in the eastern Canadian Arctic.

Accepted Answer

A) Eskimo 
B) Neanderthal 
C) Sri Lankan 
D) Inuit 
E) Trobriand 
A) Eskimo 
B) Neanderthal 
C) Sri Lankan 
D) Inuit 
E) Trobriand

Question 5

The Vietnam-American War prompted anthropologists to give serious attention to the issue of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Vietnam-American War prompted anthropologists to give...

Question 6

On the basis of his experience in the Trobriand Islands during World War I, Bronislaw Malinowski is generally considered to be __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the "father" of participant observation 
B) the founder of the etic approach 
C) the first person to realize that no culture is more or less "civilized" than another 
D) the first person to define the concept of culture 
E) the first person to do fieldwork in his own culture 
A) the "father" of participant observation 
B) the founder of the etic approach 
C) the first person to realize that no culture is more or less "civilized" than another 
D) the first person to define the concept of culture 
E) the first person to do fieldwork in his own culture

Question 7

The rationale for developing the food product Go-Gurt was based on study of California people's busy lifestyles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

During his fieldwork in Japan, Matthews Hamabata had a problem in terms of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) learning to appreciate the food 
B) learning when to smile and when not to smile 
C) having to sit for long periods of time with his legs folded underneath him 
D) how to understand the meaning of a gift given to him and the appropriate response 
E) how to get people to tell him the truth 
A) learning to appreciate the food 
B) learning when to smile and when not to smile 
C) having to sit for long periods of time with his legs folded underneath him 
D) how to understand the meaning of a gift given to him and the appropriate response 
E) how to get people to tell him the truth

Question 9

One recommendation for improving fieldwork safety is that fieldworkers should obtain appropriate medical training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Culture shock occurs when __________.

Accepted Answer

A) an anthropologist finds that he/she learns the local language more easily than expected 
B) you discover, to your surprise, that you really like living in another culture 
C) a person has shifted from one culture to another 
D) two different cultural groups compete with each other 
E) all of the above 
A) an anthropologist finds that he/she learns the local language more easily than expected 
B) you discover, to your surprise, that you really like living in another culture 
C) a person has shifted from one culture to another 
D) two different cultural groups compete with each other 
E) all of the above

Question 11

Collaborative research involves anthropologists working with members of the study populations as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Collaborative research involves anthropologists working with members...

Question 12

Describe the research phases in The South Baffin Island Place Name Project and the kind of information each phase produced.

Accepted Answer

The South Baffin Island Place Name Proje

Question 13

When an anthropologist has difficulty adjusting to a new culture and feels uneasy, unhappy and wishes to go home, this condition is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When an anthropologist has difficulty adjusting to...

Question 14

The armchair approach in cultural anthropology came before the verandah approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Culture shock can occur when an anthropologist returns home as well as when he/she enters the field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is participant observation, when was it "discovered" as a method, and what positive benefits does it have in terms of data quality?

Accepted Answer

Participant observation is a research me

Question 17

Define rapport and discuss an example of an anthropologist having difficulty establishing it.

Accepted Answer

Rapport refers to a close and harmonious

Question 18

An emic approach focuses on __________.

Accepted Answer

A) what people in the study area say about their own culture 
B) gathering data on culturally shared rules for behavior 
C) explanations for culture offered by members of that culture 
D) events that have meaning for members of a particular culture 
E) all of the above 
A) what people in the study area say about their own culture 
B) gathering data on culturally shared rules for behavior 
C) explanations for culture offered by members of that culture 
D) events that have meaning for members of a particular culture 
E) all of the above

Question 19

Damascus is one of the world's oldest continually occupied cities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The approach in cultural anthropology that focuses on what local people think or say is called __________, while the outsider's analysis is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The approach in cultural anthropology that focuses...

Data that are numerical and are presented in charts and tables are called quantitative.

Dangers from the physical environment, social violence and war can affect fieldwork.

What are two special methods used by cultural anthropologists in addition to participant observation?

__________ is a cluster name for many indigenous peoples who live in the eastern Canadian Arctic.

The Vietnam-American War prompted anthropologists to give serious attention to the issue of __________.

On the basis of his experience in the Trobriand Islands during World War I, Bronislaw Malinowski is generally considered to be __________.

The rationale for developing the food product Go-Gurt was based on study of California people's busy lifestyles.

During his fieldwork in Japan, Matthews Hamabata had a problem in terms of __________.

One recommendation for improving fieldwork safety is that fieldworkers should obtain appropriate medical training.

Culture shock occurs when __________.

Collaborative research involves anthropologists working with members of the study populations as __________.

Describe the research phases in The South Baffin Island Place Name Project and the kind of information each phase produced.

When an anthropologist has difficulty adjusting to a new culture and feels uneasy, unhappy and wishes to go home, this condition is referred to as __________.

The armchair approach in cultural anthropology came before the verandah approach.

Culture shock can occur when an anthropologist returns home as well as when he/she enters the field.

What is participant observation, when was it "discovered" as a method, and what positive benefits does it have in terms of data quality?

Define rapport and discuss an example of an anthropologist having difficulty establishing it.

An emic approach focuses on __________.

Damascus is one of the world's oldest continually occupied cities.

The approach in cultural anthropology that focuses on what local people think or say is called , while the outsider's analysis is referred to as .

Anthropology and the Study of Culture

The Evolution of Humanity and 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

Filters

Exam 3: Researching Culture

Data that are numerical and are presented in charts and tables are called quantitative.

Dangers from the physical environment, social violence and war can affect fieldwork.

What are two special methods used by cultural anthropologists in addition to participant observation?

__________ is a cluster name for many indigenous peoples who live in the eastern Canadian Arctic.

The Vietnam-American War prompted anthropologists to give serious attention to the issue of __________.

On the basis of his experience in the Trobriand Islands during World War I, Bronislaw Malinowski is generally considered to be __________.

The rationale for developing the food product Go-Gurt was based on study of California people's busy lifestyles.

During his fieldwork in Japan, Matthews Hamabata had a problem in terms of __________.

One recommendation for improving fieldwork safety is that fieldworkers should obtain appropriate medical training.

Culture shock occurs when __________.

Collaborative research involves anthropologists working with members of the study populations as __________.

Describe the research phases in The South Baffin Island Place Name Project and the kind of information each phase produced.

When an anthropologist has difficulty adjusting to a new culture and feels uneasy, unhappy and wishes to go home, this condition is referred to as __________.

The armchair approach in cultural anthropology came before the verandah approach.

Culture shock can occur when an anthropologist returns home as well as when he/she enters the field.

What is participant observation, when was it "discovered" as a method, and what positive benefits does it have in terms of data quality?

Define rapport and discuss an example of an anthropologist having difficulty establishing it.

An emic approach focuses on __________.

Damascus is one of the world's oldest continually occupied cities.

The approach in cultural anthropology that focuses on what local people think or say is called __________, while the outsider's analysis is referred to as __________.

Anthropology and the Study of Culture

The Evolution of Humanity and 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

Filters

The approach in cultural anthropology that focuses on what local people think or say is called , while the outsider's analysis is referred to as .