Symbols have the ability to express many ideas at the same time. Victor Turner termed this property of symbols
a. condensation.
b. multivocality.
c. arbitrary.
d. conventionality.
b
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a. Belief in the power of supernatural sanctions determines the level of conformity an individual has to socially prescribed behavior. b. By providing an alternative power structure, religion often increases social hostility and conflict. c. There is no correlation between social control and religious belief systems. d. Only a few religious systems prescribe to purely ethical behavior. e. For those who practice religion, there is a rather moderate increase in stress and frustration that sometimes has an effect on society at large.
The fact that a new behavior is not likely to become cultural if it has harmful reproductive consequences is consistent with what theory?
A) natural selection B) cultural relativism C) optimal foraging D) historical particularism
Leveling mechanisms are found in every society, although they are less common in smaller, more traditional societies where there is less material need
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which list best describes several general characteristics of primates?
A) presence of a tail; long period of immaturity; brain at same level of complexity as nonprimate mammals; B) specialized arboreal locomotion, small teeth, monogamous pairs as social groups C) generalized limbs with grasping digits; enlarged brains; keen vision D) relatively poor vision; generalized limbs with non-prehensile digits; live in social groups E) large litters at each pregnancy; nails have replaced claws most digits; relatively poor sense of smell