Question 1

What did Roger Lancaster learn from the confrontation he experienced in the "popular store"?

Accepted Answer

Roger Lancaster learned that anthropologists are observed even when they are not aware of it, highlighting the reciprocal nature of observation in fieldwork.

Question 2

The ethnographic research method that relies primarily on face-to-face contact with people as they go about their daily lives is called

Accepted Answer

Participant-observation is an ethnographic research method where researchers immerse themselves in the daily lives of the people they are studying, often participating in their activities to get a deeper understanding of their culture and behaviors.

Question 3

An extended period of research during which an anthropologist gathers firsthand data about life in a particular society is called

Accepted Answer

Fieldwork is the term used to describe the process by which anthropologists immerse themselves in a society to gather firsthand data about its culture and way of life.

Question 4

Which of the following research methods is NOT used by cultural anthropologists?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following research methods is...

Question 5

Which of the following is involved in deciding where an anthropologist will do his or her fieldwork?

Accepted Answer

All of the choices listed are factors that can influence where an anthropologist decides to conduct fieldwork. Intellectual debates in anthropology can shape the questions and areas of interest, making certain locations more relevant for study. The availability of visas and research clearances is a practical consideration that can limit or enable access to specific countries. Lastly, the interests of funding agencies often dictate where research can be financially supported, guiding anthropologists toward certain areas of study.

Question 6

Cultural anthropological fieldwork is

Accepted Answer

Cultural anthropological fieldwork can indeed be conducted in both Western and non-Western societies, contributes significantly to anthropological knowledge, and is typically a collaborative effort between the anthropologist and their informants.

Question 7

According to the text, different traditions of anthropological research are

Accepted Answer

Different traditions of anthropological research are contributing to the creation of a decolonized anthropology by incorporating diverse perspectives and methodologies that challenge colonial legacies within the field.

Question 8

The jolt that often accompanies an encounter with cultural practices that are unexpected and unfamiliar is called

Accepted Answer

Culture shock refers to the feelings of confusion and uncertainty that can occur when a person encounters a culture with practices, beliefs, and values that are different from their own.

Question 9

The text suggests that fieldwork and culture shock are related in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

Fieldwork often involves immersing oneself in a culture different from one's own, which can institutionalize culture shock as a part of the learning and adaptation process.

Question 10

The people who become a cultural anthropologist's key informants tend to be

Accepted Answer

Key informants in cultural anthropology often are individuals who are somewhat marginal in their society. This position allows them to observe and understand various aspects of their culture from a unique perspective, making them valuable sources of insight for researchers. They are not necessarily the busiest, most educated, or outcasts, but their slightly detached stance within their community provides a rich viewpoint for anthropological study.

Question 11

Which of the following statements describes the kinds of people who tend to become an anthropologist's key informants?

Accepted Answer

Key informants are typically individuals who are not only able to understand and articulate answers to the questions posed by anthropologists but also have the capacity to explain cultural nuances in various ways, even if these might seem obvious to someone within the culture. They may also occupy marginal positions within their societies, which can provide unique perspectives on the culture being studied.

Question 12

How do anthropologists obtain funding for their research?

Accepted Answer

Anthropologists can obtain funding for their research through various means, including personal funds, research grants from private agencies, and research grants from governmental agencies.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an approach to ethnographic fieldwork?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (positivist, reflexive, and multisited approaches) are recognized approaches within the practice of ethnographic fieldwork, each with its own methodologies and theoretical underpinnings.

Question 14

Which of the following is a principle of positivist science?

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are principles of positivist science. Positivism holds that the only authentic knowledge is scientific knowledge, which comes from observation of the natural world through the five senses (A), believes in a universal scientific method applicable across all sciences (B), and maintains a strict separation between facts (what is) and values (what ought to be) (C).

Question 15

Positivists accept that

Accepted Answer

Positivists believe in the empirical observation and the information derived from sensory experience. They argue that knowledge comes from the natural phenomena and their properties and relations as verified by empirical sciences.

Question 16

The belief that facts and values have nothing to do with each other is a principle of

Accepted Answer

Positivism, a philosophical theory, posits that the only authentic knowledge is scientific knowledge, and such knowledge can only come from positive affirmation of theories through strict scientific method. This approach inherently separates facts, which can be observed and measured, from values, which are subjective and moral.

Question 17

The production of objective knowledge about reality that is absolute and true for all times and places is a goal of

Accepted Answer

Positivism is a philosophical theory stating that certain ("positive") knowledge is based on natural phenomena and their properties and relations as verified by empirical evidence. Positivists aim to construct objective knowledge that is universally true, relying on observable, scientific facts and empirical evidence.

Question 18

According to the text, anthropological knowledge is

Accepted Answer

Anthropological knowledge is considered intersubjective because it is based on shared understandings and interpretations between researchers and the communities they study. This means that while it seeks to be objective, it acknowledges the influence of cultural and personal perspectives in the creation of knowledge.

Question 19

Which of the following pairs of anthropologists did fieldwork in the Trobriand Islands?

Accepted Answer

Weiner and Malinowski are the anthropologists known for their fieldwork in the Trobriand Islands. Bronisław Malinowski is famous for his early 20th-century work that laid the foundation for modern anthropological fieldwork, and Annette Weiner revisited the Trobriands decades later, building upon Malinowski's research.

Question 20

According to the text, all anthropological knowledge is a product of the dialectic between observation and

Accepted Answer

Anthropological knowledge emerges from the interplay between observation and reflection, where observation refers to the empirical gathering of data and reflection involves analyzing and thinking critically about that data to generate insights.

Quiz 3: What Is Ethnographic Fieldwork