Several language experiments with chimpanzees, orangutans, gorillas, and bonobos have shown that all great apes have the capacity to use signs and symbols to communicate. Questions, however, have been raised about this type of research
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Ice Age cave art demonstrates that:
a. Art is found only in hunting societies. b. Visual art has become progressively more representational with increasing societal complexity. c. So-called "primitive" art is the basis for much European modern art. d. Art is a very early aspect of human culture. e. Art is universally associated with religion.
Which of the following is best described as a composite family?
A) A group of nuclear families that are linked by a common spouse B) A group of extended families who share a common ancestor C) A group of blended families who have shared a common spouse over time D) A family composed of three or more generations E) A family composed of two parents and immediate offspring only
Group life provides access to mates, but it also means __________
a. that there is less food for everyone b. that there is less protection for individuals c. that the animals are more vulnerable to attack d. males must compete for mating
An anthropologist decides on which techniques to use based primarily upon:
a. the nature of the problem being studied and receptivity of the people. b. a realistic appraisal of what he or she can achieve in a short period. c. the kinds of information that will be most useful to the host government. d. the topographical sequence in the community. e. what the community has been exposed to in the past.