Consider the forms of body decoration and adornment common to your own culture. What purposes might an anthropologist say that this body art fulfills?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Symbol of status, wealth, or role
2. Identification with particular subcultures
3. Erotic emphasis of certain ornaments or decoration

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A __________ is a married couple or other group of adult kinfolk who cooperate economically and in the upbringing of children, and all or most of whom share a common dwelling

a. household b. family c. kindred d. kin group

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Individuals who inherit only one of the hemoglobin S alleles have sickle-cell anemia

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Active participation in the learning process is called:

A. the scientific method. B. innovative learning. C. creative learning. D. critical thinking.

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