Which of the following options is the best example of an emblem in Euro-American nonverbal communication?
A pointing a finger to direct a listener's attention
B hand movements that emphasize spoken words
C smiling as part of a greeting
D shrugging the shoulders to convey uncertainty
E slapping one's knee while laughing
D
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Which of the following is not true of symbols and symbolic behavior?
a. The ability to use symbols lies at the heart of what it means to be human; uniquely human attributes, such as language, are made possible by the ability to use symbols. b. Symbols have no necessary connection to their culturally assigned meanings; this means that the same symbols can differ in meaning cross-culturally, and that symbolic behavior is difficult to study archaeologically. c. The same symbol can carry different meanings in different contexts within the same culture. d. Language is not possible with the use of symbols. e. the red circle with a red line running diagonally through it is an example, carrying the meaning of "no"
Which subfield of archaeology provides insights into social change in Britain in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries?
A) archaeology of contemporary life B) prehistoric archaeology C) underwater archaeology D) industrial archaeology
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
a. All culture is learned. b. All learned behavior is cultural. c. Culture is humankind's "social heredity.". d. Culture is not biologically inherited. e. Culture is transmitted from one generation to the next through enculturation.
. A substance that stimulates the production or mobilization of antibodies is called a(n):
A. antigen B. allele C. nucleotide D. enzyme