Why should we differentiate between etics and emics in our explanations of behavior?

What will be an ideal response?


Etics are research results that hold true across cultures; emics are research results pertaining to a single culture. It is important to differentiate between them because we need to pay attention to the fact that behaviors in different societies may have very different causes and explanations.

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Discuss the evolution of thePatient Protection and Affordable Care Act.How does it illustrate the battle between the president and Congress over national and local interests?

What will be an ideal response?

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After World War I, the United States returned to a state of "normalcy" in foreign policy, which meant

A. a continued commitment to international peacekeeping. B. reassuring the public that the United States would act in the role of world policeman. C. a sharp increase in military spending in order to honor commitments made to the allied powers. D. a reduction in military forces and defense spending and a return to isolationism. E. the annexation of additional territory in the western hemisphere.

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The strongest military power in the world today is __________

a. China b. Great Britain c. Russia d. the United States

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Discuss the ways in which the French government has deployed the strategies of social scientists Daniel Béland and Patrik Marierto avoid likely protests

What will be an ideal response?

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