Question 1

Which of the following was the subject of Penny Van Esterik's applied research?

Accepted Answer

A)  airport expansion on Truk Island 
B)  crack cocaine use in Florida 
C)  Nestle baby formula controversy 
D)  humiliation and shame in Abu Ghraib prison 
E)  nuclear testing on the Marshall Islands 
A)  airport expansion on Truk Island 
B)  crack cocaine use in Florida 
C)  Nestle baby formula controversy 
D)  humiliation and shame in Abu Ghraib prison 
E)  nuclear testing on the Marshall Islands C

Question 2

How can we best use anthropological knowledge about culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  We must place anthropologists in decision-making roles where they can choose whether or not to implement culture change. 
B)  We must ensure that what we know is fully understood within its original cultural context and is not a fact removed from its related effects. 
C)  Anthropological knowledge must not be used outside of the culture in which it is generated. 
D)  We must encourage anthropologists to apprentice with their professors for a much longer period of time so that they are prepared for fieldwork. 
E)  Anthropological knowledge should remain in a textbook, and anthropologists should not be involved in culture change. 
A)  We must place anthropologists in decision-making roles where they can choose whether or not to implement culture change. 
B)  We must ensure that what we know is fully understood within its original cultural context and is not a fact removed from its related effects. 
C)  Anthropological knowledge must not be used outside of the culture in which it is generated. 
D)  We must encourage anthropologists to apprentice with their professors for a much longer period of time so that they are prepared for fieldwork. 
E)  Anthropological knowledge should remain in a textbook, and anthropologists should not be involved in culture change. B

Question 3

A specialized role in which an applied anthropologist conducts a fairly specialized type of research designed to determine whether a proposed program or project is needed is that of:

Accepted Answer

A)  advocate. 
B)  needs assessor. 
C)  impact assessor. 
D)  expert witness. 
E)  cultural broker. 
A)  advocate. 
B)  needs assessor. 
C)  impact assessor. 
D)  expert witness. 
E)  cultural broker. B

Question 4

Supporters of applied anthropological research:

Accepted Answer

A)  seldom include either private or international agencies. 
B)  usually involve private donations. 
C)  rarely include nonprofit organizations, but often include federal agencies. 
D)  often include national and international agencies and private organizations. 
E)  usually include only governments involved in the research. 
A)  seldom include either private or international agencies. 
B)  usually involve private donations. 
C)  rarely include nonprofit organizations, but often include federal agencies. 
D)  often include national and international agencies and private organizations. 
E)  usually include only governments involved in the research.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about applied anthropological projects is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  These projects are always an important way to introduce cultural change. 
B)  Anthropological projects are important because the information we learn from one area of the world is applicable to other areas as well. 
C)  Applied anthropology has found the responsible way to improve people's lives. 
D)  Applied anthropological projects should be carefully sensitive of and adapted to particular cultures and contexts. 
E)  No applied project can generate information useful in another culture. 
A)  These projects are always an important way to introduce cultural change. 
B)  Anthropological projects are important because the information we learn from one area of the world is applicable to other areas as well. 
C)  Applied anthropology has found the responsible way to improve people's lives. 
D)  Applied anthropological projects should be carefully sensitive of and adapted to particular cultures and contexts. 
E)  No applied project can generate information useful in another culture.

Question 6

In her role as an applied anthropologist confronting the Nestle Corporation marketing baby formula in third world countries,Van Esterik engaged in all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  organizing national protests against the company. 
B)  working as an advocate of mothers against Nestle formula. 
C)  debating against Nestle spokespersons about the merits of instant baby formula in third world countries. 
D)  heading up a large-scale research project on the effects of instant baby formula in Colombia, Kenya, Indonesia, and Thailand. 
E)  using her personal research data in Thailand in public debates. 
A)  organizing national protests against the company. 
B)  working as an advocate of mothers against Nestle formula. 
C)  debating against Nestle spokespersons about the merits of instant baby formula in third world countries. 
D)  heading up a large-scale research project on the effects of instant baby formula in Colombia, Kenya, Indonesia, and Thailand. 
E)  using her personal research data in Thailand in public debates.

Question 7

Policy researcher,needs assessor,and advocate are all:

Accepted Answer

A)  specialized features of applied anthropology. 
B)  specialized roles for applied anthropologists. 
C)  professions that depend on anthropologists. 
D)  fields of research that focus exclusively on culture and culture change. 
E)  areas of government employment for anthropologists. 
A)  specialized features of applied anthropology. 
B)  specialized roles for applied anthropologists. 
C)  professions that depend on anthropologists. 
D)  fields of research that focus exclusively on culture and culture change. 
E)  areas of government employment for anthropologists.

Question 8

Academic (pure,theoretical)anthropology became less popular during the 1950s after WWII.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Before applying anthropological knowledge to the solution of social problems,anthropologists must be certain that the data is both accurate and complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Applied anthropologists work on many varied types of projects,but they should not engage in any kind of work with populations conducting illegal activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following best identifies biocides?

Accepted Answer

A)  herbicides used by large corporations as a way of maximizing production 
B)  a rather large variety of insecticides produced in Third World societies 
C)  pesticides made of organic materials which are less harmful on the environment 
D)  a type of agrochemical only used on banana plants 
E)  types of agrochemicals used to protect plants against insects, fungi, and weeds 
A)  herbicides used by large corporations as a way of maximizing production 
B)  a rather large variety of insecticides produced in Third World societies 
C)  pesticides made of organic materials which are less harmful on the environment 
D)  a type of agrochemical only used on banana plants 
E)  types of agrochemicals used to protect plants against insects, fungi, and weeds

Question 12

In order to protect consumers,the World Health Organization and UNICEF developed the Code for the Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes in 1981.Which of the following countries did not sign this document as supporter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Australia 
B)  Canada 
C)  France 
D)  United States 
E)  Switzerland 
A)  Australia 
B)  Canada 
C)  France 
D)  United States 
E)  Switzerland

Question 13

All of the following are products that result from an applied anthropology project except:

Accepted Answer

A)  solid sociocultural information that is useful beyond the project itself. 
B)  policy recommendations and implications. 
C)  the development of permanent employment opportunities at the research site. 
D)  a plan of action designed to correct the problem. 
E)  research findings that may be useful beyond the time period of the project itself. 
A)  solid sociocultural information that is useful beyond the project itself. 
B)  policy recommendations and implications. 
C)  the development of permanent employment opportunities at the research site. 
D)  a plan of action designed to correct the problem. 
E)  research findings that may be useful beyond the time period of the project itself.

Question 14

Applied and pure anthropologists have:

Accepted Answer

A)  for the most part, received the same form of training. 
B)  a very different methodology from each other. 
C)  both avoided extreme forms of participant observation. 
D)  almost never involved the same personnel. 
E)  not distinguished the types of work that they do. 
A)  for the most part, received the same form of training. 
B)  a very different methodology from each other. 
C)  both avoided extreme forms of participant observation. 
D)  almost never involved the same personnel. 
E)  not distinguished the types of work that they do.

Question 15

Why do you think that anthropologists do not customarily do both applied and pure research?

Accepted Answer

Anthropologists, like professionals in m

Question 16

The anthropologist as trainer adopts what is essentially a teaching role on a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Applied anthropology includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  postmodern anthropology. 
B)  advocacy anthropology. 
C)  practical anthropology. 
D)  development anthropology. 
E)  action anthropology. 
A)  postmodern anthropology. 
B)  advocacy anthropology. 
C)  practical anthropology. 
D)  development anthropology. 
E)  action anthropology.

Question 18

Which of the following types of cultural anthropology would be considered the least applied in its focus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Basic ethnography 
B)  Studies of social issues 
C)  Practicing anthropology 
D)  Policy studies 
E)  Applied anthropology 
A)  Basic ethnography 
B)  Studies of social issues 
C)  Practicing anthropology 
D)  Policy studies 
E)  Applied anthropology

Question 19

The Japanese word aizuchi refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a traditional ethnic group living in Japan. 
B)  the Japanese word for anthropologist. 
C)  conversational replies that indicate you are listening. 
D)  the Japanese work ethic. 
E)  a Shinto shrine. 
A)  a traditional ethnic group living in Japan. 
B)  the Japanese word for anthropologist. 
C)  conversational replies that indicate you are listening. 
D)  the Japanese work ethic. 
E)  a Shinto shrine.

Question 20

The result of the Nestle Corporation selling instant baby formula to Third World mothers was:

Accepted Answer

A)  infant mortality was greatly reduced. 
B)  infants developed a much higher rate of diarrhea. 
C)  infants recovered more quickly from other diseases. 
D)  infants suffered a lower rate of dehydration. 
E)  infants were generally healthier with baby formula than they were before drinking it. 
A)  infant mortality was greatly reduced. 
B)  infants developed a much higher rate of diarrhea. 
C)  infants recovered more quickly from other diseases. 
D)  infants suffered a lower rate of dehydration. 
E)  infants were generally healthier with baby formula than they were before drinking it.

Which of the following was the subject of Penny Van Esterik's applied research?

How can we best use anthropological knowledge about culture?

A specialized role in which an applied anthropologist conducts a fairly specialized type of research designed to determine whether a proposed program or project is needed is that of:

Supporters of applied anthropological research:

Which of the following statements about applied anthropological projects is true?

In her role as an applied anthropologist confronting the Nestle Corporation marketing baby formula in third world countries,Van Esterik engaged in all of the following except:

Policy researcher,needs assessor,and advocate are all:

Academic (pure,theoretical)anthropology became less popular during the 1950s after WWII.

Before applying anthropological knowledge to the solution of social problems,anthropologists must be certain that the data is both accurate and complete.

Applied anthropologists work on many varied types of projects,but they should not engage in any kind of work with populations conducting illegal activities.

Which of the following best identifies biocides?

In order to protect consumers,the World Health Organization and UNICEF developed the Code for the Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes in 1981.Which of the following countries did not sign this document as supporter?

All of the following are products that result from an applied anthropology project except:

Applied and pure anthropologists have:

Why do you think that anthropologists do not customarily do both applied and pure research?

The anthropologist as trainer adopts what is essentially a teaching role on a project.

Applied anthropology includes all of the following except:

Which of the following types of cultural anthropology would be considered the least applied in its focus?

The Japanese word aizuchi refers to:

The result of the Nestle Corporation selling instant baby formula to Third World mothers was:

What is Anthropology?

The Concept of Culture

The Growth of Anthropological Theory

Methods in Cultural Anthropology

Language and Communication

Subsistence Patterns

Economics

Marriage and the Family

Kinship and Descent

Sex and Gender

Social Stratification

Political Organization and Social Control

Supernatural Beliefs

Art

The Modern World Order, Global Challenges, and the Role of Applied Anthropology

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Exam 3: Applied Anthropology

Which of the following was the subject of Penny Van Esterik's applied research?

How can we best use anthropological knowledge about culture?

A specialized role in which an applied anthropologist conducts a fairly specialized type of research designed to determine whether a proposed program or project is needed is that of:

Supporters of applied anthropological research:

Which of the following statements about applied anthropological projects is true?

In her role as an applied anthropologist confronting the Nestle Corporation marketing baby formula in third world countries,Van Esterik engaged in all of the following except:

Policy researcher,needs assessor,and advocate are all:

Academic (pure,theoretical)anthropology became less popular during the 1950s after WWII.

Before applying anthropological knowledge to the solution of social problems,anthropologists must be certain that the data is both accurate and complete.

Applied anthropologists work on many varied types of projects,but they should not engage in any kind of work with populations conducting illegal activities.

Which of the following best identifies biocides?

In order to protect consumers,the World Health Organization and UNICEF developed the Code for the Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes in 1981.Which of the following countries did not sign this document as supporter?

All of the following are products that result from an applied anthropology project except:

Applied and pure anthropologists have:

Why do you think that anthropologists do not customarily do both applied and pure research?

The anthropologist as trainer adopts what is essentially a teaching role on a project.

Applied anthropology includes all of the following except:

Which of the following types of cultural anthropology would be considered the least applied in its focus?

The Japanese word aizuchi refers to:

The result of the Nestle Corporation selling instant baby formula to Third World mothers was:

What is Anthropology?

The Concept of Culture

The Growth of Anthropological Theory

Methods in Cultural Anthropology

Language and Communication

Subsistence Patterns

Economics

Marriage and the Family

Kinship and Descent

Sex and Gender

Social Stratification

Political Organization and Social Control

Supernatural Beliefs

Art

The Modern World Order, Global Challenges, and the Role of Applied Anthropology

Filters