Which of the following is most likely to lead to an advancement in material culture and may therefore contribute to cultural lag?
a. the discovery of a new hand gesture
b. the addition of some new words to the English language
c. the formulation of a new theory for the existence of God
d. the discovery of a cure for progeria
Answer: d. the discovery of a cure for progeria
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You are examining a burial site, and are interested in the diet of the people, in particular, how much meat people were consuming on a daily basis. What might you examine?
a. quantity of groundstone in the burials b. levels of Nitrogen-15 relative to Nitrogen-14 in the bones c. size of muscle attachments on bones d. levels of Carbon-13 relative to Carbon-12 in the bones e. the number of dental caries
A significant problem with the focus on meeting individual needs in the perspective of Bronislaw Malinowski is that
I. human needs vary from place to place and time to time. II. not all members of a culture have their needs met to the same degree. III. an emphasis on meeting individual needs does little to explain culture. a. I and II b. I and III c. II and III d. I, II, and III
Why have so many people worldwide been exposed to different art forms?
a. There is a large influx of tourists affecting the commercial value of traditional art. b. Many famous artists have been encouraged to tour the globe. c. The increase of modern technology allows for more exposure via the internet. d. The marketplace is changing what types of art are bought and sold worldwide. e. All of the above.
Which of the following is not characteristic of most messianic movements?
a. Prophetic leadership b. Promises of a better future c. Normally short-lived experience d. Appearance during a time of cultural stability