The social distribution of the disease kuru in Papua New Guinea reflects an entitlement pattern based on which microcultural factor?

A) ethnicity
B) class
C) age
D) gender


Answer: D

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By confusing paternity, estrus may __________

a. encourage all the males to avoid the female b. discourage all the males from being aggressive towards the female and her offspring c. discourage all the males from mating with the female d. encourage all the males to mate with non-estrus females

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What are some of the differences between endogamy and exogamy, and how absolute is the distinction implied by these terms? Use examples to illustrate your argument.

What will be an ideal response?

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The term "hominin" refers to:

A. all monkeys and apes. B. all monkeys. C. all humans. D. all apes and humans.

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