What information about a society is reflected in its folklore? Give specific examples

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Reflection of specific fears
2. Reflection of childrearing practices

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What is the primary contrast between avunculocal and matrilocal societies?

A) Avunculocal societies fight externally, while matrilocal societies fight internally. B) Avunculocal societies fight internally, while matrilocal societies fight externally. C) Avunculocal societies have exogamous marriage, while matrilocal societies have endogamous marriage. D) Avunculocal societies have endogamous marriage, while matrilocal societies have exogamous marriage.

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Evidence from Atapuerca revealed that Homo heidelbergensis individuals were hunting and eating Homo erectus individuals.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Anthropometry is the study of human culture using satellite imagery

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Mimi Nichter discovered that adolescent girls are especially vulnerable to body image issues because:

a) they gain weight during puberty and feel critical of their own bodies. b) they are often criticized by adolescent boys. c) they are overeducated on nutrition and the development process. d) they have been told by their parents that they are fat.

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