Darwin's theory that the "fitter" survive and reproduce more offspring, who then inherit the traits that made their parents "fitter" is called
A. heredity
B. survival of the fittest
C. mixed reproduction
D. natural selection
d. natural selection
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It has been suggested that a patrilocal residence pattern is an adaptation to
A) social mobility in simple horticultural societies. B) hunting and gathering in the Arctic. C) warfare among subgroups or neighboring groups of a single society. D) industrialism in developing countries. E) modernization in Africa.
What is the primary advantage of using a comparative approach in anthropology? a. It allows researchers to determine which culture is superior
b. It provides a broader basis for drawing general conclusions about humans. c. It generates data on the fieldworker's own culture only. d. All of these
The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis argues that language ________
a. influences perception b. is genetically based c. is solely a means of communication d. helps people adjust to their environment e. is a system of communication that is as much verbal as nonverbal
Which of the following is not associated with the Dalit in India?
a. ?They are often given legal favors in criminal court. b. ?They have occupational duties in society. c. ?They are also called Untouchables. d. ?They are commonly refused access to social resources.