Deck 1: Introduction to Anthropology

Question 1

Which group is the LEAST lactose tolerant?

A) East Asians
B) Kenyans
C) Swedes
D) English

Answer 1

A

Question 2

An anthropological linguist would be interested in all but which of these?

A) changes in languages
B) the role of language in everyday speech
C) the biological genetics of speech production
D) a comparison of various languages.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

How would you go about doing an emic perspective study of another culture?

Answer 3

To conduct an emic perspective study of another culture, it is important to immerse oneself in the culture and gain an understanding of the insider's point of view. This can be achieved through various methods such as participant observation, interviews with members of the culture, and engaging in the cultural practices and traditions. It is essential to approach the study with an open mind and a willingness to learn from the perspective of the culture being studied. Additionally, it is important to be respectful and mindful of the cultural norms and values, and to seek permission and consent from the members of the culture before conducting any research. By adopting an emic perspective, researchers can gain a deeper understanding of the cultural meanings and interpretations from the insider's point of view, which can lead to more accurate and meaningful findings.

Question 4

Differentiate between research oriented and applied anthropology? Can an individual anthropologist do both?

Question 5

What are the usual places that anthropologists would do their research?

Question 6

Discuss three things anthropologists must do when they are involved in fieldwork that are connected to anthropological ethics.

Question 7

Explain to your mother how anthropology is holistic and tell her why it is important to be so.

Question 8

Discuss the recent work at Stonehenge that has both biological and cultural overtones.

Question 9

Summarize the American Anthropological Association's Code of Ethics for both professionals and students taking anthropology classes.