Question 1

What is Mary Douglas's approach to the analysis of cultural phenomena? How does she apply this to the biblical dietary laws?

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Mary Douglas's approach to the analysis

Question 2

Evaluate the biological determinism school of thought with regard to human behavior.

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Biological determinism is the belief tha

Question 3

The Dani of West Iran are:

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A)  foragers 
B)  hunter gatherers 
C)  horticulturalists 
D)  pastoralists 
A)  foragers 
B)  hunter gatherers 
C)  horticulturalists 
D)  pastoralists

Question 4

What is the nature of the disagreements among anthropologists regarding the analysis of cultural systems?

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The disagreements among anthropologists

Question 5

How might the altruistic acts of M. L. Skutnik, Joe Delaney, and the three men aboard United flight 93 be explained?

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The altruistic acts of M. L. Skutnik, Jo

Question 6

How is the kuru story a good example of anthropology's holistic approach? Be specific.

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The kuru story is a good example of anth

Question 7

What does the text say about the reason for the ritual warfare cycle among the Dani?

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The text you are referring to is not pro

Question 8

Evaluate the cultural determinism school of thought with regard to human behavior.

Accepted Answer

The cultural determinism school of thoug

Question 9

In what way is the text's analysis of Dani warfare a good example of the holism of anthropology? Be specific.

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The text's analysis of Dani warfare is a

Question 10

Kin selection refers to:

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A)  the conscious choosing of mates 
B)  instinctive behaviors that help one choose the best mate 
C)  passing on of one's genes by aiding the survival and reproduction of close kin 
D)  deciding whether a society is bilateral or unilineal 
A)  the conscious choosing of mates 
B)  instinctive behaviors that help one choose the best mate 
C)  passing on of one's genes by aiding the survival and reproduction of close kin 
D)  deciding whether a society is bilateral or unilineal

Question 11

What is the general focus of sociobiology (also known as evolutionary psychology and behavioral ecology)? How is this applied to human behaviors?

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The general focus of sociobiology, also

Question 12

The premise of sociobiology with regard to humans is that:

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A)  human behaviors all have a biological basis 
B)  only human social behaviors have a biological basis 
C)  some behavioral themes evolved because they had a reproductive advantage 
D)  we are aware of the reproductive consequences of all our cultural choices 
A)  human behaviors all have a biological basis 
B)  only human social behaviors have a biological basis 
C)  some behavioral themes evolved because they had a reproductive advantage 
D)  we are aware of the reproductive consequences of all our cultural choices

Question 13

According to the Bible, why are Jews prohibited from eating pork?

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A)  pigs are not clean 
B)  you could get trichinosis 
C)  pigs were hard to raise in Southwest Asia 
D)  pigs have cloven hooves but don't chew cud 
A)  pigs are not clean 
B)  you could get trichinosis 
C)  pigs were hard to raise in Southwest Asia 
D)  pigs have cloven hooves but don't chew cud

Question 14

Mary Douglas stresses which role of cultural behaviors?

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A)  practical 
B)  materialistic 
C)  symbolic 
D)  biological 
A)  practical 
B)  materialistic 
C)  symbolic 
D)  biological

Question 15

How does the text answer the question as to whether, in cultural systems, behaviors guide ideas or ideas guide behaviors?

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The text addresses the question of wheth

Question 16

According to the Bible, which of these dishes would be acceptable to eat?

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A)  boiled lobster 
B)  a tuna salad sandwich 
C)  crab cakes 
D)  fried clams 
A)  boiled lobster 
B)  a tuna salad sandwich 
C)  crab cakes 
D)  fried clams

Question 17

How did the kuru epidemic affect Fore economics?

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A)  wealth decreased due to the high cost of medical care 
B)  people had to rely more heavily on cash crops to get money from the outside 
C)  wealth was redistributed as money went to sorcerers to help stop kuru 
D)  because most victims were women the labor force was severely depleted 
A)  wealth decreased due to the high cost of medical care 
B)  people had to rely more heavily on cash crops to get money from the outside 
C)  wealth was redistributed as money went to sorcerers to help stop kuru 
D)  because most victims were women the labor force was severely depleted

Question 18

The Dani also have secular wars. Which of the following is NOT a reason for these?

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A)  disputes over pigs 
B)  disputes over wives 
C)  inability to resolve some conflict 
D)  defense from outside invaders 
A)  disputes over pigs 
B)  disputes over wives 
C)  inability to resolve some conflict 
D)  defense from outside invaders

Question 19

How does the text suggest that extreme versions of biological and cultural determinism might be reconciled?

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The text suggests that extreme versions

Question 20

What is kin selection? Give an example not discussed in the text.

Accepted Answer

Kin selection is an evolutionary strateg

What is Mary Douglas's approach to the analysis of cultural phenomena? How does she apply this to the biblical dietary laws?

Evaluate the biological determinism school of thought with regard to human behavior.

The Dani of West Iran are:

What is the nature of the disagreements among anthropologists regarding the analysis of cultural systems?

How might the altruistic acts of M. L. Skutnik, Joe Delaney, and the three men aboard United flight 93 be explained?

How is the kuru story a good example of anthropology's holistic approach? Be specific.

What does the text say about the reason for the ritual warfare cycle among the Dani?

Evaluate the cultural determinism school of thought with regard to human behavior.

In what way is the text's analysis of Dani warfare a good example of the holism of anthropology? Be specific.

Kin selection refers to:

What is the general focus of sociobiology (also known as evolutionary psychology and behavioral ecology)? How is this applied to human behaviors?

The premise of sociobiology with regard to humans is that:

According to the Bible, why are Jews prohibited from eating pork?

Mary Douglas stresses which role of cultural behaviors?

How does the text answer the question as to whether, in cultural systems, behaviors guide ideas or ideas guide behaviors?

According to the Bible, which of these dishes would be acceptable to eat?

How did the kuru epidemic affect Fore economics?

The Dani also have secular wars. Which of the following is NOT a reason for these?

How does the text suggest that extreme versions of biological and cultural determinism might be reconciled?

What is kin selection? Give an example not discussed in the text.

Doing Anthropology: Defining the Discipline

How Anthropology Works: Methods of Inquiry

Themes of Anthropology: Evolution

Themes of Anthropology: Culture

Our Place in Nature: Humans As Primates

Evolution: The Large-Brained Primate

Reproduction: The Sexual Primate

Human Variation: Biological Diversity and Race

Food: Getting It, Growing It, Eating It, and Passing It Around

Nature of the Group: Arranging Our Families and Organizing Our People

Communication: Sharing What We Need to Know

Maintenance of Order: Making the Worldview Real

Culture Change: Theories and Processes

Anthropology in Todays World: Problems and Contributions

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Exam 14: The Evolution of Our Behavior: Putting It All Together

What is Mary Douglas's approach to the analysis of cultural phenomena? How does she apply this to the biblical dietary laws?

Evaluate the biological determinism school of thought with regard to human behavior.

The Dani of West Iran are:

What is the nature of the disagreements among anthropologists regarding the analysis of cultural systems?

How might the altruistic acts of M. L. Skutnik, Joe Delaney, and the three men aboard United flight 93 be explained?

How is the kuru story a good example of anthropology's holistic approach? Be specific.

What does the text say about the reason for the ritual warfare cycle among the Dani?

Evaluate the cultural determinism school of thought with regard to human behavior.

In what way is the text's analysis of Dani warfare a good example of the holism of anthropology? Be specific.

Kin selection refers to:

What is the general focus of sociobiology (also known as evolutionary psychology and behavioral ecology)? How is this applied to human behaviors?

The premise of sociobiology with regard to humans is that:

According to the Bible, why are Jews prohibited from eating pork?

Mary Douglas stresses which role of cultural behaviors?

How does the text answer the question as to whether, in cultural systems, behaviors guide ideas or ideas guide behaviors?

According to the Bible, which of these dishes would be acceptable to eat?

How did the kuru epidemic affect Fore economics?

The Dani also have secular wars. Which of the following is NOT a reason for these?

How does the text suggest that extreme versions of biological and cultural determinism might be reconciled?

What is kin selection? Give an example not discussed in the text.

Doing Anthropology: Defining the Discipline

How Anthropology Works: Methods of Inquiry

Themes of Anthropology: Evolution

Themes of Anthropology: Culture

Our Place in Nature: Humans As Primates

Evolution: The Large-Brained Primate

Reproduction: The Sexual Primate

Human Variation: Biological Diversity and Race

Food: Getting It, Growing It, Eating It, and Passing It Around

Nature of the Group: Arranging Our Families and Organizing Our People

Communication: Sharing What We Need to Know

Maintenance of Order: Making the Worldview Real

Culture Change: Theories and Processes

Anthropology in Todays World: Problems and Contributions

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