Which of the following is NOT a distinctive feature of four-field anthropology?
A. broad cross-cultural comparisons
B. both scientific and humanistic dimensions
C. its holistic approach
D. the study of human biology, culture, and language
E. an exclusive focus on contemporary cultures
Answer: E
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A) Other biological features, like birth weight, are correlated with ethnic group. B) A baby’s behavior affects the way its caregivers will interact with it. C) There are differences in temperament among newborn babies of different ethnic groups. D) Mothers of different ethnic groups responded differently to their babies’ cries.
In band societies, ________ determine the amount of respect or status individuals enjoy
A. ranks ascribed at birth B. culturally valued personal attributes C. possessions and their monetary value D. labor amounts extracted spouses and children E. genealogical relationships to apical ancestors
Genes that are involved in turning protein-coding genes on or off, which affects how these genes are expressed, are known as __________ genes.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What is the world's longest surviving social hierarchy that encompasses a complex ranking of social groups on the basis of ritual purity?
a. American social system b. Japanese caste system c. English system of royalty d. Hindu caste system e. Buddhist caste system