Three prosodic features that are used to contrast the sounds or rhythm of speech are: ________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


stress (or accent), tone, and length

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Based on his observations of egalitarian societies, what did Christopher Boehm conclude about dominance?

A) Dominance comes naturally to humans. B) Societies last longer when dominant urges are encouraged. C) Only men have ambitions of dominance and leadership. D) A desire for dominance is a culturally created trait.

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The most frequent motive for direct infanticide reported cross-culturally is that the infant is __________

A) a girl B) deformed or very ill C) an economic burden D) born outside of marriage

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What kinds of problems do societies face that are more effectively resolved by a social organization larger than the family unit?

What will be an ideal response?

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An important change in the Indian caste system provoked by globalization is:

a. The social acceptance of Dalits. b. The emergence of non-caste related occupations. c. A widening cultural gap between the upper and lower castes. d. The conversion of higher castes to Christianity. e. The westernization of lower caste lifestyles.

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