According to Cronk in "Reciprocity and the Power of Giving," the phrase "Indian giver" arose because North American Indians misunderstood European customs and wanted gifts they gave to colonists to be returned promptly and with interest
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
F
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All of the following are aspects associated with sexual norms except they are:
a. ?created solely to procreate. b. ?common or acceptable codes of sexuality. c. ?occurring within a specific cultural group. d. ?acceptable at a specific historical period.
Around 11 million years ago, Old World monkeys were __________ compared to monkeys today
a. less diverse b. about the same c. more diverse d. more specialized
A biocultural perspective is
A. the notion that humans no longer rely on biological adaptation. B. the inclusion of both biological and cultural approaches. C. synonymous with scientific research. D. the idea that girls should be gymnasts and boys should play football. E. using the fact that culture is completely dominant over biological change.
This chapter's "Appreciating Diversity" account describes how McDonald's was able to succeed in the Brazilian market once it adapted to preexisting Brazilian cultural patterns. This example illustrates
A. how the axiom of applied anthropology that innovation succeeds best when it is culturally appropriate applies only in Western cultures. B. the danger of applied anthropology turning itself into a tool of capitalist interests, which always disregard the culture and well-being of the consumer. C. how the axiom of applied anthropology that innovation succeeds best when it is culturally appropriate applies not just to development projects but also to businesses, such as fast food. D. applied anthropology's capacity to help foreign markets adapt to a marketing strategy that must, above all costs, maintain the integrity of its brand. E. Brazilians' intolerance of foreign goods, because the companies that produce them disregard Brazilian tastes.