The minimum biological category defined in fossil primates is the genus

a. True
b. False
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False

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In Japanese, men tend to use more polite language than women

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When conducting ethnographic interviews, you should:

a. use simple, unambiguous questions and leave the controversial questions for the end of the interview. b. obtain informed consent after the interview is completed. c. schedule the interview for a long period of time so the interviewee has time to relax. d. let the interviewee see the tape recorder and feel important about having the session taped. e. try to schedule several interviews so the interviewee can discuss details and seek clarification from neighborsand friends.

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An egocentric deictic system is associated with

a. a relativistic spatial reckoning system. b. a profoundly ethnocentric frame of reference. c. controversial captions on photographs. d. the analysis of topographic features.

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Why do some Papua New Guinea societies prescribe male-to-male sexual acts? a. It is a way to prevent young men from becoming homosexuals

b. It is used to help men become more fertile and able to reproduce sons for a large kindred. c. It is an initiation rite meant to make men strong enough to withstand heterosexuality. d. It is a puberty ritual in which young men are taught how to perform sexual acts prior to marriage.

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