Taryn is 17 and has taken an after-school job so she can pay for a cell phone and some clothes. Her parents are happy to have her do something that will aid in her self-esteem and independence. What type of culture is Taryn most likely from?
A. Asian
B. Collectivistic
C. Individualistic
D. Underrepresented
Answer: C
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One aspect of human culture that is not shared by animal cultures, such as those of dolphins and chimpanzees, is forms of
a. grooming. c. values. b. foraging. d. greetings.
Cross-cultural research shows that cosleeping
A) is the norm for approximately 90 percent of the world's population. B) causes a decrease in mothers' total sleep time. C) is a risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). D) children are at risk for later emotional problems, especially dependency.
Which of the following statements is true about infectious diseases in developing countries?
A) Illnesses such as measles and chicken pox typically do not appear until age 3. B) Most developmental impairments and death due to diarrhea can be prevented with nearly cost-free oral rehydration therapy (ORT). C) Since 1990, public health workers have taught about 10 percent of the families in the developing world how to administer ORT. D) The majority of children in the world's poorest countries—such as Chad, Morocco, Somalia, and Togo—receive ORT.
In the 1970s, a 13-year-old girl was found locked in a room, strapped to a potty chair. Because she had grown up in a world without human speech, researchers studied the ability of "Genie" to acquire words, grammar, and pronunciation. This type of research is called __________ because a lot of data were gathered about a single case.
A. a case study B. a representative sample C. a single-blind study D. a naturalistic observation