Which of the following options best defines the meaning of applied anthropology?
A) using knowledge of culture,behaviour,social relations,and social structures to address practical concerns
B) using knowledge of culture,behaviour,social relations,and social structures to form business opportunities and corporate structures
C) anthropology that seeks research designed to promote modernization in non-Western societies
D) anthropology that seeks research opportunities that will help clarify theoretical issues by experimentally applying them to real cultural problems

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Applied anthropology involves using knowledge of culture, behavior, social relations, and social structures to address practical concerns such as improving public health, developing effective policies, and promoting sustainable development. Option A best describes this concept. Option B is incorrect as it describes the application of anthropology in corporate settings, which is not the primary focus of applied anthropology. Option C is incorrect as it promotes modernization in non-Western societies as the goal of anthropology, but that is not the only or primary aim of applied anthropology. Option D is incorrect as it describes theoretical research in anthropology and not the practical application of anthropology to real-world problems.

Which of the Following Options Best Defines the Meaning of Applied