The transition between premodern and anatomically modern forms of humans may have occurred as early as 500,000 years ago in Africa
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which of the following is an example of a rule of endogamy?
A. a taboo on mating with members of one's extended family B. the incest taboo C. the Nazi law forbidding Aryans from marrying anyone but other Aryans D. a taboo against marrying within the same village E. a taboo on marrying members of the same totemic group
Unlike the concept of race with always involves perceived physical differences, ethnicity refers to perceived cultural differences
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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 was an important causal factor in the origin of social stratification. B. Exogamy is not adaptive; it is just a cultural construction. C. It impedes peaceful relations among social groups and therefore promotes population expansion. D. It creates new social ties and alliances, providing access to more resources and social networks. E. It increases the likelihood that disadvantageous alleles will find phenotypic expression and thus be eliminated from the population.
When were Labov's (1966) participants most likely to use the most standard language forms?
A when reading stories B when speaking carefully C when reading word lists D when having casual conversation E when reading minimal pairs