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mfreund-Anthropology

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Which of the following terms best describes anthropology? holistic
The Hutterites are an excellent source for genetic studies because they are almost completely isolated in genetic terms.
Which of the following is true about anthropological fieldwork? Basic observations are made.Data is collected.Ideas about humans are tested.
Which of the following subjects is a biological anthropologist least likely to study? the nature of culture
Linguistic anthropologists study language
Which of the following anthropological disciplines study behaviors and technologies of current cultures? cultural anthropology
Which of the following statements best sums up the goal of anthropology? Anthropology seeks scientific knowledge about the human species.
What sets humans apart from all other living creatures? cultural behavior
Which anthropological field would be most interested in a culture's garbage? archaeology
The author had to overcome the Hutterites initial reluctance to cooperate with his study. He did this by assuring the Hutterites that he was a scientist and would present their culture accurately
Anthropologists have responsibilities when studying other cultures. Which of the following is one such obligation? The responsibility to treat and respect field subjects as equals.The responsibility to not withhold useful knowledge.The responsibility to study field subjects objectively.
Which of the following statements about fieldwork is false? Fieldwork is always conducted outside of one's own environment.
When conducting fieldwork an anthropologist must describe another society from its point of view, without imposing his/her own values. This is called cultural relativity.
Which anthropological subfield studies cultures that no longer exist? archaeology
Which anthropological subfield would be most interested in fingerprints as they relate to genetic variation? physical anthropology
An artifact is any object that has been consciously manufactured.
Which of the following statements is false? Fieldwork is only conducted in exotic cultures.
Which of the following is doing anthropology? Examining ancient paintings in a cave in France.Weighing children in Kenya as part of an effort to improve health and nutrition.Collecting data about settlement patterns of the Yanomamö.
What is the common thread of all anthropological subfields? To answer questions about the human species.
Which of the following statements about fieldwork is false? Fieldwork requires an anthropologist to recognize his/her biases.
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