Identify the key structures of language, and explain why it is important to know and understand these features.
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A typical emic approach might involve the study of __________
A) census data B) time allocation questionnaires C) material conditions and available resources D) events that have meaning for members of a particular culture
When an individual gives something to someone else but expects nothing in return, this is an example of
A. balanced reciprocity. B. positive reciprocity. C. negative reciprocity. D. specialized reciprocity. E. generalized reciprocity.
Why does exogamy, the practice of seeking a husband or wife outside one's own kin group, have adaptive value outside of biological concerns?
A. It increases the likelihood that disadvantageous alleles will find phenotypic expression and thus be eliminated from the population. B. It creates new social ties and alliances, providing access to more resources and social networks. C. It impedes peaceful relations among social groups and therefore promotes population expansion. D. It was an important causal factor in the origin of social stratification. E. Exogamy is not adaptive; it is just a cultural construction.
The angle brackets <> placed around a word indicate that
a. a writing system and not a phonetic transcription system is in use. b. this is a case of phonetic transcription using the IPA. c. allophone rules may be disregarded in pronouncing this word. d. the word in question is a lexeme.