Genealogical mapping is very important in small-scale societies
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Which of the following statements is true about the prosimians?
A. The lower front teeth form a dental comb. B. The middle ear contains only one bone. C. The thumb is opposable, which permits these animals to manufacture tools. D. The prosimians today are found only in Africa.
Which of the following dates is the youngest?
a. AD 1066 b. 1066 BC c. AC 1066 d. 1066 BP e. BP 1066
Bronislaw Malinowski found that the Trobriand Islanders used magic when sailing, a hazardous activity. He proposed that
A. because people can't control matters such as wind, weather, and the fish supply, they turn to magic. B. people turn to magic to instill psychological stress on their competitors, especially when the fish supply is very low. C. magic was a surprisingly effective stand-in for proper fishing skills and experience, because it made people confident in their capabilities. D. magic actually reduced the fishing success of the Trobriand Islanders, but at least they did not feel directly responsible, since then they could blame it on bad luck. E. magic emboldened people to take more risks.
Which of the following factors does NOT have an influence on primate social behavior?
a. The distribution of resources b. The distribution of predators c. Life histories d. Higher intelligence e. Basal Metabolic Rate