The fact that devout Jews and Muslims refuse to eat pork is most clearly an example of:
A) differences in the value of self-direction.
B) cultural imperialism.
C) irrational behavior.
D) the symbolic or metaphysical aspects of food consumption.
Answer: D) the symbolic or metaphysical aspects of food consumption.
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You are a police officer interviewing someone who may be lying. What would be a way to check? a. Ask the person to describe the events in less detail
b. Ask the person to describe the events more slowly. c. Ask the person to describe the events again, exactly the same way. d. Ask the person to describe the events backward.
Which statement is TRUE regarding make-believe?
a. It seems to promote cognitive development b. It is a sign of emotional disturbance. c. Children make-believe the same things in all cultures. d. It always involves imaginary companions.
In which cultural group is the principle of endogamy most likely to be encouraged when selecting a marriage partner?
a. Irish b. European Americans c. Asian Indians d. French
On the basis of her work in anthropology, Margaret Mead wrote that she knew of
a. no people who did not have rituals by which to deal with death b. some people who did not have rituals by which to deal with death c. many people who did not have rituals by which to deal with death d. many strange people e. many strange anthropologists