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Anthrcul 101 Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2023-24 Anthropology - ANSWER-the study of humans across time and space The scientific and humanistic study of human beings encompassing the evolutionary history of humanity, physical variation among humans, the study of past societies, and the comparative study of current-day human societies and cultures. Holistic approach - ANSWER-Anthropology is a holistic discipline Holistic: encompassing past, present, and future; biology, society, ...

(1) What stages do groups pass through? 1. Idea generation, implementation and termination. 2. Introduction, high productivity and decline. 3. Initiation, evolution, maturation and decline. 4. Forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning. (2) How would you describe a work group? 1. A group whose individual efforts result in a performance that is greater than the sum of the individual inputs. 2. A group that primarily interacts to share information and to make decision...

IRSC ANT1000 final exam review questions & Answers 2024/2025 What is anthropology? - ANSWERSthe study of the human species and its immediate ancestors. What are the different types of anthropology? - ANSWERS-Cross-cultural -Holistic (four field) -Scientific What are the 4 field approaches? - ANSWERS-archaeology -physical anthropology -cultural anthropology -linguistic anthropology What is culture? - ANSWERSCulture includes the common traditions and customs of a particular grou...

What is transcultural nursing? - Correct Answer--a nursing specialty focused on the comparative study and analysis of cultures and subcultures. -the blending of nursing and anthropology into an area of specialization within the discipline of nursing. -A formal area of study that uses the concepts of culture and caring When transcultural nursing examines certain groups, it is with respect to their: - Correct Answer--caring behavior -nursing care -health-illness values and beliefs -patter...

Test Bank for Cultural Anthropology 11th Edition by Serena Nanda, Richard L. Warms. Part I: INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY.1. Anthropology and Human Diversity.2. Doing Cultural Anthropology.3. The Idea of Culture. 4. Communication. Part II: FAMILIES IN SOCIETY.5. Making a Living.6. Economics.7. Kinship.8. Marriage, Family, and Domestic Groups.Part III: EQUALITIES AND INEQUALITIES.9. Gender.10. Political Organization.11. Stratification.Part IV: SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS.12. Religion.13. Creativ...

What are the main subfield of Anthropology as a whole? correct answer: 1. Cultural Anthropology 2. Physical Anthropology 3. Linguistic Anthropology 4. Archaeology What are the hallmarks of the subfield of cultural anthropology? correct answer: 1. Holism 2. Ethnographic methods 3. Approach to culture 4. Ethnology 5. Range of research topics 6. Attention to globalization Holism correct answer: Everything is interconnected. History, politics, economics, religion, environment...

CHAPTER 1 WHAT IS ANTHROPOLOGY? MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. What is anthropology? A. the art of ethnography B. the study of long-term physiological adaptation C. the study of the stages of social evolution D. the humanistic investigation of myths in nonindustrial societies E. the study of humans around the world and through time Answer: E Learning Objective: Understand what is meant by the statement that anthropology is the holistic and comparative study of humanity. Topic: Defining ...

Anthropology correct answer: the study of humanity, from its evolutionary origins millions of years ago to its present worldwide diversity . What are Anthropologist main concern? correct answer: with how people organize their lives and relate to one another in interacting, interconnected groups or societies that share basic beliefs and practices. Material foundation correct answer: how people produce and distribute food and other goods (like economists) What does anthropology study a...

Define: bigman correct answer: A self made leader in a tribal society, his position is temporary, depending on personal ability and the consent of his followers. Define : generalised reciprocity correct answer: The distribution of goods and services by direct sharing. It is assumed that in the long run giving and receiving balances out but not accounts are maintained Define: non market economy correct answer: Goods and services are distributed by direct exchange or reciprocity in the ab...

ANTHRCUL 101 UMICH EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2023/2024 four fields of anthropology - ANSWER--sociocultural -archaeology -biological -linguistic sociocultural anthropology - ANSWER--study of human society and culture -cultural similarities and differences -based on ethnography (long term field work in one community, participant observation) archaeological anthropology - ANSWER--reconstructs, describes, interprets human behavior, history, patterns through material remains -excava...