The belief that people are the center of the universe is termed:

A. ethnocentrism
B. anthropocentrism
C. holism
D. cultural relativism


B. anthropocentrism

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Reciprocal relationships are a point of difficulty in Toraja society because __________

a. only the extended family can be depended on b. very high rates of interest are always charged for favors c. great value is placed on self-sufficiency d. a person who is denied a request experiences great shame

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Trying to operate in an unfamiliar culture:

a. often leads to the experience of culture shock. b. is never difficult for an educated person. c. is relatively easy if you have read a book about that culture. d. may lead to physical distress but not psychological distress. e. creates mild psychological stress.

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Where did the Leakey family conduct their paleoanthropological excavations?

A) Olduvai Gorge B) Hadar C) Swartkrans D) Laetoli

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The food surpluses of intensive agriculture have resulted in:

a. the emergence of nomadism. b. civilization in the form of complex building and sophisticated transportation and trade. c. extreme social equality. d. communal principles of sharing.

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