The misunderstanding that Lee experienced with the !Kung was based on different cultural meanings for Lee's gift of a Christmas ox
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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All of the following statements about cultural change are correct except:
a. all cultures are capable of adapting to changing conditions. b. not all change is positive or adaptive. c. all cultures are equally well equipped for making adjustments in a timely way. d. sometimes the pace of culture change increases dramatically. e. elements of a culture may persist for long periods of time.
The first systematic investigations of the behavior of apes and monkeys living under natural conditions was ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The controversial Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposes that __________.
A) language affects how individuals in a society perceive and conceive reality B) culture has a strong influence on how we speak languages C) languages reflect the values, attitudes, and beliefs of the society D) language and culture have no measurable influence on each other
In contrast to American soap operas, what is the common focus of Brazilian soap operas?
a) The nuclear family b) The family of orientation c) The family of procreation d) The individual family