Question 1

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Accepted Answer

Culture is not biologically inherited. It is transmitted through socialization and learning processes.

Question 2

Childrearing practices that encourage compliance in performing tasks and dependence upon the group rather than on the individual is called:

Accepted Answer

The term that describes childrearing practices which encourage compliance and dependence upon the group is known as dependence training.

Question 3

All of the following statements about the naming ceremony are true except:

Accepted Answer

This statement is not necessarily true as not all cultures may have a formal ceremony to mark the naming of a child. Some cultures may have more informal ways of naming their children.

Question 4

Enculturation begins with the development of self-awareness,which may be defined as the:

Accepted Answer

Self-awareness involves recognizing oneself as an object and being able to evaluate and respond to oneself, which is fundamental to enculturation.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about self-awareness is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

The statement that American children develop self-awareness earlier than Ju/'hoansi children is incorrect. Research has shown that the development of self-awareness is not determined by cultural differences, but rather by neurological and developmental factors.

Question 6

Dependence training is most often found associated with which type of society?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dependence training is most often found associated...

Question 7

A study of childrearing among the Ju/'hoansi of Africa indicates that:

Accepted Answer

The study found that Ju/'hoansi boys and girls are raised in a very similar manner, and both are mild-mannered and self-reliant. Mother-child bonding is also strong, with mothers spending a significant amount of time with their children.

Question 8

A society with extensive types of childcare,a desire to make the individual feel socially attached and generally free of stranger anxiety,and with high levels of sharing and social involvement would most likely have what type of training or children?

Accepted Answer

A society with extensive types of childcare and a desire to make the individual feel socially attached and generally free of stranger anxiety would encourage interdependence among its members. This would involve children learning to rely on and cooperate with others, rather than solely focusing on independence. High levels of sharing and social involvement also suggest a culture that values interdependence.

Question 9

In studying three societies in New Guinea,Margaret Mead found that the roles played by men and women were determined primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Margaret Mead's study found that cultural norms and values determine the roles played by men and women, rather than biological inheritance or inherent psychological differences.

Question 10

The do not consider an infant truly "human" until they have given it a name.

Accepted Answer

The belief that an infant is not fully human until it is given a name is held by the Aymara Indians of South America.

Question 11

Living in a tropical environment where one learns to orient oneself through a vertical landscape of tall trees and speckled light is part of:

Accepted Answer

Spatial orientation refers to the ability to understand and navigate through a physical environment. The description in the question suggests that living in a tropical environment has taught the individual to orient themselves through a vertical landscape of tall trees and speckled light. This demonstrates an awareness and understanding of the spatial properties of their environment.

Question 12

In traditional Ju/'hoansi society,fathers and mothers alike show great indulgence to children.A result of this indulgence is that the children:

Accepted Answer

In traditional Ju/'hoansi society, both fathers and mothers show great indulgence to children, which results in the children not fearing or respecting men more than they do women.

Question 13

An individual's personality is all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The statement "is never part of the internalized awareness of the person" is incorrect. An individual's personality is very much a part of their internalized awareness and self-concept. Therefore, option E is the correct answer.

Question 14

John Locke's theory of tabula rasa was not sufficient because it did not:

Accepted Answer

John Locke's theory of tabula rasa posited that individuals are born without built-in mental content and that all knowledge comes from experience or perception. It did not take into account genetic contributions to human development, which are now recognized as significant factors influencing an individual's characteristics and abilities.

Question 15

is the distinctive way a person thinks,feels,and behaves.

Accepted Answer

Personality refers to the unique and consistent pattern of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that characterize an individual and distinguish them from others. It encompasses various traits, such as extraversion, agreeableness, openness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism, and is shaped by genetic, environmental, and cultural factors. Understanding personality is important in predicting and explaining behavior and in facilitating personal growth and development.

Question 16

Which anthropologist stated that the purpose of anthropology is to "make the world safe for human differences"?

Accepted Answer

Ruth Benedict stated this quote in her book "Patterns of Culture" (1934), emphasizing the importance of understanding and valuing cultural diversity in order to promote coexistence and harmony among different groups of people.

Question 17

Which of the following anthropologists argued that cultures are collective projections of a personality type?

Accepted Answer

Ruth Benedict argued that cultures are collective projections of a personality type, which she referred to as a "culture personality."

Question 18

Navajo babies begin to learn the importance of community at the:

Accepted Answer

The First Laugh Ceremony is a Navajo tradition where family and community gather to welcome a new baby and celebrate their first laughter. This ceremony is significant because it marks the baby's integration into the community and the beginning of their education on Navajo culture and values.

Question 19

Which orientation includes standards that indicate what ranges of behavior are acceptable for males and females in a particular society?

Accepted Answer

Normative orientation includes societal standards and expectations, including those related to gender roles and behavior. This includes what ranges of behavior are acceptable for males and females in a particular society.

Question 20

Which of the following includes definitions and explanations of objects,spatial orientation,and temporal orientation,as well as culturally defined values,ideals,and standards that provide an individual with a normative orientation?

Accepted Answer

The behavioral environment includes definitions and explanations of objects, spatial orientation, and temporal orientation, as well as culturally defined values, ideals, and standards that provide an individual with a normative orientation. This concept encompasses how individuals perceive and interact with their environment based on learned behaviors and cultural norms.

Quiz 6: Social Identity, personality, and Gender