The art form which has received the greatest amount of anthropological attention is:
a. body decoration.
b. dance.
c. music.
d. graphic and plastic arts.
e. folklore.
ANS: D
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A new mutation may be:
A. deleterious B. neutral C. beneficial D. all of these
Which of the following would NOT be an ethical concern of anthropologists studying terrorism?
A. It is difficult, in a war zone, for locals to give informed consent. B. Information supplied by anthropologists may be used by the military. C. In a war zone, anthropologists can too easily distinguish themselves from military personnel. D. Identification of researchers may indirectly affect the results of the research and the personal safety of the anthropologist. E. Negotiating with several groups may interfere with the obligation to do no harm.
The design feature of language that refers to the fact that specific sound signals can be directly linked to specific meanings is:
a. specialization. b. semanticity. c. arbitrariness. d. rapid fading.
The American Anthropological Association Code of Ethics prohibits anthropologists from working with governments on matters of national security.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)