When an anthropologist becomes the spokesperson for the particular group that he or she is studying, the anthropologist is assuming the role of informant
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: F
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How are offenses viewed differently between a state society and a band society?
a. In a state society, there is a distinction between crimes against the state and against individuals; in a band society, there is only transgression against individuals or kin groups. b. In a state society, offenses are always viewed as disruptive to society in general, whereas in band societies, the offense may be solely between individuals and contained. c. In a band society, no individual is seen as offensive; every action is understood in context through customary law. In state societies, all actions of the individual are considered to be potentially offensive. d. In band societies, self-control is taught from a young age, whereas in state societies, individuals are never taught any sort of self-control.
Marital residence largely predicts the __________
A) types of kin groups found in a society B) average fertility rate C) dependence on market transactions D) style of marital exchange practiced
Which of the following set of traits characterize the modern humans of the Upper Paleolithic?
A) They had chins but lacked the flexed cranial bases. B) They were smaller than contemporary humans. C) They had flexed cranial bases and low foreheads. D) They lacked chins but had a flexed cranial base. E) They had a high forehead and a chin.
Which of the following is not one of the four fields of anthropology?
a.) Applied anthropology b.) Archaeology c.) Biological anthropology d.) Linguistic anthropology