Which of the following is NOT listed as an example of a disadvantage of cultural adaptation?
A) Misinformation, leading to practices that hinder survival rather than aid it
B) Unrestrained logging, mining, or fishing, which deplete valuable resources
C) Political policies that benefit the leaders of a society over their people
D) The misuse of technology to commit crimes
E) Cultural practices that destroy the environment
D
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Women are preferred employees in maquiladora factories because __________
a. they need to provide for their children b. they have flexible schedules c. they are willing to accept lower wages d. they are more educated on average than men
A society's environment:
a. has no effect on its food-getting strategy. b. absolutely determines the food-getting strategy that is its best adaptation. c. influences its food-getting strategy and sets broad limitations. d. sets very narrow limits on possible alternative food-getting strategies. e. is the only thing that affects its food-getting strategy.
Currently, most scientists support the hypothesis that New World monkeys arrived in South America __________
a. by a water route from Africa b. by a land bridge from Africa c. from North America d. by a water route from Asia
Many disciplines are involved in the study of humanity. What makes anthropology unique from other disciplines that study humans?
a. Anthropology argues that the best understanding of the human condition comes from a global, comparative, and holistic perspective. b. Anthropology examines only one aspect of the human condition, but does so in great detail. c. Anthropology examines the social and cultural aspects of humanity, but leaves the biological aspect of humans to other disciplines. d. Anthropology focuses only on exotic peoples and cultures, while other disciplines are more apt to study American or European society. e. Anthropology is the main way to know the ways people today are better than people in the past.