Question 1

In the past, most projects by governments and non-governmental agencies that have instituted planned change have usually

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A)  sought the input of the target populations. 
B)  worked closely with both applied anthropologists and target populations. 
C)  used the same approach regardless of the target populations. 
D)  begun without any input at all from anthropologists. 
E)  consulted with anthropologists only after the projects were completed. 
A)  sought the input of the target populations. 
B)  worked closely with both applied anthropologists and target populations. 
C)  used the same approach regardless of the target populations. 
D)  begun without any input at all from anthropologists. 
E)  consulted with anthropologists only after the projects were completed. D

Question 2

Growth retardation is widely regarded as response to lack of

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A)  adequate diet. 
B)  disease. 
C)  infanticide. 
D)  genetics. 
E)  fast food. 
A)  adequate diet. 
B)  disease. 
C)  infanticide. 
D)  genetics. 
E)  fast food. A

Question 3

________ is a newly emerged disease caused by a coronavrius that spread globally through 30 countries in 2003.

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A)  AIDS 
B)  West Nile virus 
C)  Diabetes 
D)  Malaria 
E)  SARS 
A)  AIDS 
B)  West Nile virus 
C)  Diabetes 
D)  Malaria 
E)  SARS E

Question 4

Increasingly, applied anthropologists may find themselves working for indigenous grassroots organizations, rather than government agencies or non-governmental organizations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Only socio-cultural anthropologists can work in applied anthropology.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Medical research now indicates that formula is far superior to mother's milk.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How many amino acids cannot be synthesized by the human body?

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A)  0. 
B)  6. 
C)  8. 
D)  10. 
E)  20. 
A)  0. 
B)  6. 
C)  8. 
D)  10. 
E)  20.

Question 8

Comparative data from Japan, Nicaragua and the United States demonstrate that climate and other events in the physical environment become disasters

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A)  following major tropical storms and floods. 
B)  in remote regions that are very difficult to access by road. 
C)  because of events or conditions in the social environment. 
D)  despite the best efforts of emergency preparedness planners. 
E)  only following major geologic events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. 
A)  following major tropical storms and floods. 
B)  in remote regions that are very difficult to access by road. 
C)  because of events or conditions in the social environment. 
D)  despite the best efforts of emergency preparedness planners. 
E)  only following major geologic events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Question 9

Pibloktoq is an example of

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A)  ethnomedicine. 
B)  a culture-bound syndrome. 
C)  the biocultural model. 
D)  ethnocentrism. 
E)  cultural relativism. 
A)  ethnomedicine. 
B)  a culture-bound syndrome. 
C)  the biocultural model. 
D)  ethnocentrism. 
E)  cultural relativism.

Question 10

People with more social, economic, and political power in society are generally healthier.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The stigma associated with AIDS also hinders efforts to reduce its spread in many regions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Many diseases, including infectious diseases like AIDS or chronic diseases like diabetes, are often viewed as "Western" diseases.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In many cultures fat people are considered more "beautiful" than thin people.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is raised field agriculture and how has helped modern communities increase their agricultural productivity?

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Raised field agriculture is a traditiona

Question 15

Indigenous cultural concepts can sometimes be used effectively to enhance educational programs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Why did only 20 percent of members of a Guatemalan village with malaria symptoms take advantage of free treatment while most of those with symptoms bought an injection that was not strong enough to be effective?

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People thought the colourfully wrapped s

Question 17

Applied, or practicing, anthropology is explicitly concerned with using anthropological knowledge to address "real-world" problems.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Early applied anthropology work in Canada through the middle decades of the twentieth century focussed on the state of

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A)  Aboriginal populations. 
B)  Metis populations. 
C)  recent immigrants. 
D)  the urban poor. 
E)  victims of HIV/AIDS. 
A)  Aboriginal populations. 
B)  Metis populations. 
C)  recent immigrants. 
D)  the urban poor. 
E)  victims of HIV/AIDS.

Question 19

Anthropologists often advocate integrating indigenous healers into medical change programs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As part of the ethical responsibilities of the anthropologist, it is expected that research findings will

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A)  be published in only the most prestigious academic journals. 
B)  not contradict previous findings by other researchers. 
C)  be reported openly and truthfully. 
D)  report results that funders of the research are expecting to see. 
E)  describe the best way that development projects can be implemented. 
A)  be published in only the most prestigious academic journals. 
B)  not contradict previous findings by other researchers. 
C)  be reported openly and truthfully. 
D)  report results that funders of the research are expecting to see. 
E)  describe the best way that development projects can be implemented.

In the past, most projects by governments and non-governmental agencies that have instituted planned change have usually

Growth retardation is widely regarded as response to lack of

________ is a newly emerged disease caused by a coronavrius that spread globally through 30 countries in 2003.

Increasingly, applied anthropologists may find themselves working for indigenous grassroots organizations, rather than government agencies or non-governmental organizations.

Only socio-cultural anthropologists can work in applied anthropology.

Medical research now indicates that formula is far superior to mother's milk.

How many amino acids cannot be synthesized by the human body?

Comparative data from Japan, Nicaragua and the United States demonstrate that climate and other events in the physical environment become disasters

Pibloktoq is an example of

People with more social, economic, and political power in society are generally healthier.

The stigma associated with AIDS also hinders efforts to reduce its spread in many regions.

Many diseases, including infectious diseases like AIDS or chronic diseases like diabetes, are often viewed as "Western" diseases.

In many cultures fat people are considered more "beautiful" than thin people.

What is raised field agriculture and how has helped modern communities increase their agricultural productivity?

Indigenous cultural concepts can sometimes be used effectively to enhance educational programs.

Why did only 20 percent of members of a Guatemalan village with malaria symptoms take advantage of free treatment while most of those with symptoms bought an injection that was not strong enough to be effective?

Applied, or practicing, anthropology is explicitly concerned with using anthropological knowledge to address "real-world" problems.

Early applied anthropology work in Canada through the middle decades of the twentieth century focussed on the state of

Anthropologists often advocate integrating indigenous healers into medical change programs.

As part of the ethical responsibilities of the anthropologist, it is expected that research findings will

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Uncovering the Past: Tools and Techniques

Reconstructing the Past: Analysis and Interpretation

Historical Development of Evolutionary Theory

Modern Evolutionary Theory

Human Variation

The Living Primates

Primate Evolution: From Early Primates to Hominoids

Early Hominins

Homo Erectus and Archaic Homo Sapiens

Modern Homo Sapiens

Origins of Food Production and Settled Life

Origins of Cities and States

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Exam 14: Applied Anthropology: Physical Anthropology and Archaeology

In the past, most projects by governments and non-governmental agencies that have instituted planned change have usually

Growth retardation is widely regarded as response to lack of

________ is a newly emerged disease caused by a coronavrius that spread globally through 30 countries in 2003.

Increasingly, applied anthropologists may find themselves working for indigenous grassroots organizations, rather than government agencies or non-governmental organizations.

Only socio-cultural anthropologists can work in applied anthropology.

Medical research now indicates that formula is far superior to mother's milk.

How many amino acids cannot be synthesized by the human body?

Comparative data from Japan, Nicaragua and the United States demonstrate that climate and other events in the physical environment become disasters

Pibloktoq is an example of

People with more social, economic, and political power in society are generally healthier.

The stigma associated with AIDS also hinders efforts to reduce its spread in many regions.

Many diseases, including infectious diseases like AIDS or chronic diseases like diabetes, are often viewed as "Western" diseases.

In many cultures fat people are considered more "beautiful" than thin people.

What is raised field agriculture and how has helped modern communities increase their agricultural productivity?

Indigenous cultural concepts can sometimes be used effectively to enhance educational programs.

Why did only 20 percent of members of a Guatemalan village with malaria symptoms take advantage of free treatment while most of those with symptoms bought an injection that was not strong enough to be effective?

Applied, or practicing, anthropology is explicitly concerned with using anthropological knowledge to address "real-world" problems.

Early applied anthropology work in Canada through the middle decades of the twentieth century focussed on the state of

Anthropologists often advocate integrating indigenous healers into medical change programs.

As part of the ethical responsibilities of the anthropologist, it is expected that research findings will

What Is Anthropology?

Uncovering the Past: Tools and Techniques

Reconstructing the Past: Analysis and Interpretation

Historical Development of Evolutionary Theory

Modern Evolutionary Theory

Human Variation

The Living Primates

Primate Evolution: From Early Primates to Hominoids

Early Hominins

Homo Erectus and Archaic Homo Sapiens

Modern Homo Sapiens

Origins of Food Production and Settled Life

Origins of Cities and States

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