To investigate the question of whether matrilineal or patrilineal systems adapt better to changing conditions, which research method is most appropriate?

a. Cross-cultural comparisons
b. Ethnology
c. Controlled comparisons
d. Unstructured interviews


c

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a. symbol b. sign c. character d. script

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The market principle, redistribution, and reciprocity are examples of adaptive strategies.

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

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Bonobos are

a. the most thoroughly studied primate species. b. in the same genus as the gorilla. c. behaviorally indistinguishable from "common" chimpanzees. d. in the same genus as the "common" chimpanzee. e. almost exclusively arboreal.

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