Most social scientists today do not accept Freud's interpretation of the origins of religion; however, they agree with his idea that __________
A) events in infancy have long-lasting effects on beliefs and practices in adult life
B) religion was originally built on a foundation of guilt and remorse
C) all religions incorporate some supreme, father-type supernatural figure
D) religions are innately misogynistic because of the universality of mother–infant conflict
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Any kinship group with a membership lineally descending from a real historical or fictional common ancestor is called a:
a. lineage group b. descent group c. phratry d. collateral kinship
The members of a society who work most closely with the anthropologist to provide an understanding of cultural phenomena are called:
a. primary consultants. b. key consultants. c. cultural brokers. d. cultural liaisons. e. key leaders.
Which of the following is NOT an example of cultural diffusion?
a. The United States being resistant to adopting the metric system b. The United States modifications to Italy's pizza c. The use of the detachable outrigger on the island of Hiva Oa d. A feng shui McDonald’s constructed in a California city with a large Asian population e. African women exercising and losing weight to fit the American ideal of beauty
All of the following are cultural and moral assumptions that are associated with market exchange EXCEPT:
A) "I will take a loss in some cases just to prove that I can exchange fairly." B) "I anticipate a certain amount of deceit and unfairness." C) "If you take advantage of me repeatedly, you will be punished." D) "I will usually be treated fairly by people I do not know." E) "I will exchange freely and with no restrictions."