Define the organic analogy made popular by some of the early functionalist anthropologists
What will be an ideal response?
The organic analogy is a comparison between a culture and a living organism such as
the human body that has systems that work together to maintain the overall health of
the organism
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Carol Stack's research among African Americans found that social bonds support __________
A) the formation of status categories B) fulfillment of basic economic needs C) a sense of identity based on ethnicity D) acceptance of the status quo
Which of these statements best describes terrestrial monkeys?
A. "They are smaller than arboreal monkeys." B. "They have prehensile tails." C. "They do not have tails." D. "They have more sexual dimorphism than arboreal monkeys." E. "The core social group is made up of males."
The dentition of Au. afarensis exhibits some similarities to that of modern apes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Neandertals commonly had all of the following physical characteristics except:
a. large, powerful neck muscles b. a sloping forehead c. protruding chin d. prominent bony ridge over the eyes