Question 1

Decisions about whether a proposed change would benefit a target population

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Decisions about the benefits of a proposed change are complex and not always straightforward, as they involve multiple stakeholders and considerations.

Question 2

According to the code of ethics adopted by the Society of Applied Anthropology in 1948,

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The code of ethics emphasizes the importance of involving the target community in the formulation of policy to ensure that their needs and perspectives are considered.

Question 3

Which is not a phase of applied anthropology?

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Research into the life ways of a particular group is a phase of basic anthropology, not applied anthropology, which focuses on practical applications and interventions.

Question 4

Practicing anthropologists often work on specific projects that aim to improve people's lives, usually by trying to

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Practicing anthropologists typically focus on projects that aim to change behavior or the environment to improve people's lives, rather than solely convincing governments or populations or focusing on economic improvements.

Question 5

Which field of anthropology is devoted to solving crimes?

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Forensic anthropology is the field of anthropology that applies skeletal analysis and techniques in archaeology to solve criminal cases.

Question 6

What do many researchers in anthropology and the other social sciences do about social problems?

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Many researchers in anthropology and social sciences conduct basic research to understand social problems, which can then inform solutions.

Question 7

Many medical anthropologists now argue that the biomedical paradigm itself needs to be understood as part of

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Question 8

Which term refers to the health-related beliefs, knowledge, and practices of a cultural group?

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Ethnomedicine refers to the health-related beliefs, knowledge, and practices that are specific to a cultural group.

Question 9

Anthropologists who call themselves applied or practicing anthropologists are not usually employed in which setting?

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Applied or practicing anthropologists are typically employed in settings where their skills can be directly applied to solve real-world problems, such as charitable foundations, public interest law firms, and profit-seeking corporations. Universities are more commonly associated with academic anthropologists who focus on research and teaching.

Question 10

Many of the ideas and practices of medical researchers and practitioners are influenced by

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Question 11

As a profession, applied or practicing anthropology is explicitly concerned with

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Applied anthropology focuses on making anthropological knowledge practical and useful in real-world contexts.

Question 12

Large-scale programs of planned change can also have an impact on the archaeological record. Recovering and recording the archaeological record before programs of planned change disturb or destroy it is called

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Cultural Resource Management (CRM) involves the practice of managing, preserving, and protecting cultural resources, including archaeological sites, especially before they are impacted by development or construction projects.

Question 13

Applied or practicing anthropologists may be involved in all of the following except

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Applied anthropologists can be involved in assembling data, assessing impacts, and monitoring effects, so they may be involved in all of the activities listed.

Question 14

The ethics of applied anthropologists requires that

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Applied anthropologists are ethically required to prioritize the well-being and interests of the community they work with, ensuring that their actions do not cause harm.

Question 15

Which term refers to the system in which physicians are trained?

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Question 16

Applied anthropology in the United States developed

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Applied anthropology in the United States developed from anthropologists' personal experiences with disadvantaged people in other cultures, which led them to apply their knowledge to address social issues.

Question 17

Of the following, which is not a difficulty in instituting planned change?

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The use of local channels of influence is typically a strategy to facilitate planned change, not a difficulty.

Question 18

What is the major reason anthropologists are hired by nonacademic organizations?

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Anthropologists are often hired by nonacademic organizations to apply their understanding of human behavior and cultural practices to address and solve practical problems in various fields such as business, healthcare, and community development.

Question 19

What factors do medical anthropologists think we need to consider if we are to reduce the suffering in human life?

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Question 20

Which term refers to the type of applied work required in connection with many programs funded by government or private agencies?

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Social impact studies are often required to assess the effects of programs funded by government or private agencies on communities and environments.

Quiz 27: Applied, Practicing, and Medical Anthropology