According to the Cornelius reading (“Ambivalent Reception,” assigned for the Public Opinion class), the MAIN reason the American public has an ambivalent attitude toward immigrants is because they more or less realize the economic need for immigrants but have negative perceptions of their ethnic and cultural characteristics and impact
a. true
b. false
a. true
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The vertebral column is made up of the __________ regions
a. neck, thorax, lower back and pelvic b. neck and spinal c. lumbar and cervical d. neck, spinal and sacrum
Consider these two contemporary American parenting styles. In more traditional parenting, baby is put to sleep alone in her own room, encouraged to self-soothe, and fed on a schedule
In the attachment parenting style, baby is fed on demand, sleeps in the parents' bed, and her cries are attended to quickly. Based on your understanding of the anthropology of childhood, what behaviors or values do you believe these two groups of parents wish to instill in their children? Explain your answer.
Which of the following statements about culture is FALSE?
A. Cultural forces consistently mold and shape human biology and behavior. B. Culture is passed on genetically to future generations. C. Culture is a key aspect of human adaptability and success. D. Culture is passed on from generation to generation. E. Culture guides the beliefs and behavior of the people exposed to it.
A kinship diagram of a married couple, their children, and their children’s children includes:
a. four generations; therefore four rows of kinship figures. b. three generations; therefore three rows of kinship figures. c. only affinal relatives. d. only consanguineal relatives. e. only vertical lines of kinship.