_________ is an example of a transition that a bioarchaeologist is likely to study
a. The introduction of agriculture to a small hunter-gatherer group
b. A mass grave in Yugoslavia
c. The adoption of a new language by a large group of people
d. The change from burials to cremations in a particular culture
Correct Answer: a
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One problem with social intelligence models is that __________
a. chimpanzees do not display cultural behaviors b. orangutans are among the largest brained primates, but live alone c. primates who employ deception quickly become outcasts d. hominin social groups were probably very small
Tacit culture refers to cultural knowledge that informants consciously hide from the ethnographer
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The origins of ethnic stereotypes and prejudices usually follow from __________
A) historical and political events B) religious decree C) public consensus D) scientific evidence
Men in the U.S. have higher mortality rates than women, because men are more likely to do all of the following except:
a. have a higher biological tendency for sickness and stress-induced illnesses. b. abuse their bodies with tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. c. engage in high-risk behavior. d. suffer from greater job related stress. e. work jobs that are associated with higher risks.