The process of cultural change known as __________ describes a situation in which a subordinate society adopts cultural traits or technologies through contact with a more powerful society, either through force or due to perceived economic or social
advantages. A) acculturation
B) stimulus diffusion
C) unconscious invention
D) enculturation
A
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Which statement best describes feminist anthropology?
a. It takes an objective/scientific approach to the study of society. b. It posits that gender should not be considered as a major variable influencing cultural behavior. c. It strongly embraces a value-free orientation. d. It seeks to describe and explain the female perspective in cultural life. e. It is a theory that argues that women and men are equal in all societies and cultures.
Based on scientific theories of evolution, humans are not descended from gorillas or chimps. Rather,
A. they are descended from gorillas. B. humans are descended from Adam and Eve. C. they are descended from chimps. D. humans and African apes share a common ancestor. E. it is the other way around: gorillas and chimps are descended from humans.
In Western societies, mate selection is largely a decision made _____
a. by the bride and groom’s extended families b. by the grandparents of the prospective couple c. jointly by the prospective bride and groom d. by the family of the bride e. by the groom’s mother’s family
What percentage of known societies has rules regulating that sexual involvement only take place within marriage?
a. ?90 b. ?75 c. ?45 d. ?30 e. ?15