A cultural phenomenon that is based on biologic variation would include:
a. belief that exposure of a pregnant woman to an eclipse can result in cleft lip.
b. denser bones in African Americans result in less morbidity associated with osteoporosis.
c. the grandmother who determines that her grandchild has scoliosis and should seek treatment, then informs the parents of her decision.
d. a family that participates in feasts prepared to celebrate and make decisions.
ANS: B
Correct: Biologic variations include denser bones in African Americans. Biologic variations such as body build and structure, genetic variations, skin characteristics, susceptibility to disease, and nutritional variations exist among different cultures. Other common variations include skin color, eye shape, hair texture, and adipose tissue deposits.
Incorrect:
a. The belief that exposure of a pregnant woman to an eclipse can result in cleft lip is an example of environmental control.
c. A grandmother who has a lot of say in health care decisions is an example of ways that social organization affects cultural beliefs.
d. Family feasts to celebrate and make decisions and Vietnamese immigrants gathering at an altar into which the names of ancestors have been carved are examples of ways that social organization affects cultural beliefs.
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