Even in egalitarian societies, there are social distinctions based on gender, age, and personal qualities

a. True
b. False


ANSWER:
True

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The Central Identification Laboratory does very little independent research, instead focusing on field investigations

a. True b. False

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The work of which of the following anthropologists illustrated a renewed interest in cultural change and even evolution (although of a very different sort than Tylor and Morgan had in mind)?

A. Ruth Benedict B. Max Gluckman C. Victor Turner D. Julian Steward E. Margaret Mead

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Which of the following is true of conformity studies across culture?

A) The degree of conformity varies, but most studies still show a conformity effect. B) The degree of conformity is relatively stable across cultures. C) The number of studies showing a conformity effect is about equal to those that find no effect. D) There is no conformity effect in most non-Western societies.

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Some modern human populations adapted in just a couple thousand years to living at high altitudes, this is a clear example of:

a. microevolution b. macroevolution c. ancient synthesis d. punctuated equilibrium e. sexual dimorphism

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