How do anthropologists take into account the wide range of behavioral variation seen in any culture? Explain the use of a modal response when describing a culture

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1, Distinction between individual behavior and culture
2, Definition of modal response or modal behavior
3, Description of the usefulness of identifying a modal response

Anthropology & Archaeology

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Outside North America, Western Europe, and the European-derived cultures of Latin America, neolocal residence isn't all that common.

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

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Irving Hallowell found that:

a. abnormality is the development of a culturally disapproved delusional system b. normal is when someone does not stand out as sanctified within a culture c. mental illnesses are found primarily in Western cultures and where stress levels are high d. individuals in foraging societies have the highest amounts of culture-bound syndromes

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The designation of various life stages for an individual is the basis for:

a. formation of social groups. b. instruction of life skills. c. economic assistance. d. challenging religious ideology. e. creation of social identity.

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The cases of the Waswanipi Cree and the Naskapi of Labrador illustrate how religious beliefs and practices may indirectly help to keep people in balance with their resources

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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