Question 1

Which of the following situations is considered a suitable fieldwork setting for an anthropologist?
A) business office
B) research laboratory
C) tribal village
D) all are suitable

Accepted Answer

Anthropologists study human behavior, culture, and societies. They can work in various settings, including business offices (to study organizational culture), research laboratories (to study scientific communities or technological impacts on society), and tribal villages (to study traditional societies). Therefore, all the options listed are suitable fieldwork settings for an anthropologist.

Question 2

The formal rules that guide anthropological behavior toward informants is called the American Anthropological Association Code of
A) Fieldwork.
B) Responsibility.
C) Ethics.
D) Behavior.

Accepted Answer

The formal rules that guide anthropological behavior toward informants are outlined in the American Anthropological Association Code of Ethics. This code provides a framework for conducting research ethically, respecting the rights, dignity, and privacy of those being studied.

Question 3

The AAA Code of Ethics allows anthropologists to misrepresent themselves to their informants
A) only if it is the only way to obtain data.
B) never.
C) occasionally in small matters.
D) if the data is of importance to national security.

Accepted Answer

The AAA Code of Ethics emphasizes honesty and transparency in dealings with informants, strictly prohibiting misrepresentation under any circumstances.

Question 4

The AAA Code of Ethics holds that an anthropologist's primary ethical responsibility is toward the
A) discipline of anthropology.
B) institution that provided funding.
C) colleagues who work on the project.
D) people with whom they work.

Accepted Answer

The AAA Code of Ethics emphasizes that an anthropologist's primary ethical responsibility is towards the people and communities with whom they work, ensuring their well-being and respecting their rights and interests.

Question 5

The theoretical models preferred by Roberta Edwards Lenkeit include the
A) humanistic and cultural ecology models.
B) cultural ecology and functionalist models.
C) functionalist and postmodern models.
D) postmodern and humanistic models.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which anthropologists are associated with the functionalist theoretical models?
A) Bronislaw Malinowski and A. R. Radcliffe-Brown
B) A. R. Radcliffe-Brown and Ruth Benedict
C) Roberta Edwards Lenkeit and Enrique Salazar
D) Margaret Mead and Franz Boas

Accepted Answer

Bronislaw Malinowski and A. R. Radcliffe-Brown are key figures in the development of functionalist theory in anthropology, which emphasizes how cultural practices and institutions serve key roles in society.

Question 7

Theoretical models in anthropology are
A) models of ideal culture.
B) devices for explaining and understanding cultures.
C) approaches to fieldwork that uncovers actual cultural behavior.
D) modes of analysis that can't be proven.

Accepted Answer

Theoretical models in anthropology are primarily used as devices for explaining and understanding cultures, helping anthropologists to analyze and interpret cultural phenomena.

Question 8

The function of theoretical models in anthropology is to
A) define a research objective and approach to study.
B) explain various aspects of the cultures being studied.
C) aid the researcher in writing research proposals.
D) obtain funding.

Accepted Answer

Theoretical models in anthropology are primarily used to explain various aspects of the cultures being studied, offering frameworks for understanding complex social phenomena.

Question 9

Ken Erickson's participant observation in the slaughterhouse showed that the cause of the worker's strike was that workers
A) had poor English skills.
B) wanted better pay.
C) wanted more respect.
D) wanted safer work conditions.

Accepted Answer

Ken Erickson's participant observation in the slaughterhouse revealed that the workers' strike was primarily driven by a desire for more respect.

Question 10

An anthropologist that includes her thoughts about what she sees as well as quotations from her informants is presenting what type of ethnography?
A) Reactive.
B) Reflexive.
C) Classical.
D) Objective.

Accepted Answer

Reflexive ethnography involves the anthropologist reflecting on their own role in the research and including their personal experiences and thoughts alongside the data collected from informants. This approach acknowledges the influence of the researcher's perspective on the study.

Question 11

An example of a reflexive ethnographic statement would be:
A) "all married women call their husbands 'marido'."
B) "all adult males participated in the ritual while adult women were excluded."
C) "my informant told me about his own experiences performing the ritual and how frightened he was."
D) "I was unable to watch the entire ritual because I was overcome with nausea as I watched them eat it."

Accepted Answer

Reflexive ethnography involves the researcher reflecting on their own experiences, feelings, and reactions in the context of the culture they are studying. Choice D is an example of a reflexive ethnographic statement because it describes the researcher's personal reaction (nausea) to an aspect of the culture being studied (the ritual).

Question 12

The preparation of a budget for fieldwork can be difficult because it requires
A) knowledge of the study culture's language.
B) an accountant working with the anthropologist.
C) extensive computer skills.
D) working with fluctuating currency exchange rates.

Accepted Answer

Working with fluctuating currency exchange rates can complicate budgeting for fieldwork, as it affects the cost of expenses in different countries.

Question 13

Which of the following would LEAST contribute to a fieldworker's experience of culture shock?
A) difficulty with the language
B) confusion resulting from people's gestures
C) worry about having enough money
D) feelings of helplessness in social situations

Accepted Answer

Culture shock primarily stems from the challenges of adapting to a new cultural environment, including language barriers, unfamiliar social norms, and misunderstandings in non-verbal communication. Financial worries, while potentially stressful, are not directly related to the process of cultural adaptation and thus would least contribute to culture shock.

Question 14

Which of the following is a major challenge associated with fieldwork?
A) recording interviews
B) statistical analysis of data
C) culture shock
D) conflicting theoretical models

Accepted Answer

Culture shock is a common challenge faced by researchers during fieldwork, especially when they work in environments vastly different from their own cultural or social backgrounds. It can affect their ability to interact effectively with participants and understand the context of their research.

Question 15

The "honeymoon" phase in anthropological fieldwork can be described as a
A) period of the inhabitants accommodating the fieldworker.
B) time of relaxation within the culture being studied.
C) period of intense culture shock.
D) period of excitement after years of training.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

All of the following are aspects of culture shock EXCEPT
A) depression.
B) anger.
C) excitement.
D) disorientation.

Accepted Answer

Culture shock typically involves feelings of disorientation, depression, and anger when adjusting to a new culture. Excitement, while it can be part of the initial stages of entering a new culture, is not considered an aspect of culture shock, which focuses on the challenges and negative emotional responses to cultural adjustment.

Question 17

Culture shock is the
A) sudden experience of disorientation when entering a new community.
B) feeling of disapproval regarding the customs of other cultures.
C) feelings of helplessness from many small intercultural frustrations.
D) experience of fainting when exposed to strange customs.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

R.Lincoln Keiser, who studied the Vicelords of Chicago, experienced culture shock that centered on his
A) helplessness.
B) anger.
C) homesickness.
D) depression.

Accepted Answer

Keiser's culture shock primarily stemmed from feelings of helplessness due to the unfamiliar and often challenging environment he encountered while studying the Vicelords in Chicago.

Question 19

An anthropologist doing fieldwork strives to achieve the role of
A) friend and teacher.
B) key informant.
C) privileged stranger.
D) participant observer.

Accepted Answer

Anthropologists aim to be participant observers, engaging in the community while maintaining an objective perspective to gather data effectively.

Question 20

Tourists often escape feelings of culture shock because they
A) have a guide to explain the cultural difference they encounter.
B) travel with a group from their own culture.
C) prepare ahead for their trip by reading about local customs.
D) have an interpreter, a guide, and hotel reservations.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 3: Fieldwork: How Are Data Gathered

Which of the following situations is considered a suitable fieldwork setting for an anthropologist?

The formal rules that guide anthropological behavior toward informants is called the American Anthropological Association Code of

The AAA Code of Ethics allows anthropologists to misrepresent themselves to their informants

The AAA Code of Ethics holds that an anthropologist's primary ethical responsibility is toward the

The theoretical models preferred by Roberta Edwards Lenkeit include the

Which anthropologists are associated with the functionalist theoretical models?

Theoretical models in anthropology are

The function of theoretical models in anthropology is to

Ken Erickson's participant observation in the slaughterhouse showed that the cause of the worker's strike was that workers

An anthropologist that includes her thoughts about what she sees as well as quotations from her informants is presenting what type of ethnography?

An example of a reflexive ethnographic statement would be:

The preparation of a budget for fieldwork can be difficult because it requires

Which of the following would LEAST contribute to a fieldworker's experience of culture shock?

Which of the following is a major challenge associated with fieldwork?

The "honeymoon" phase in anthropological fieldwork can be described as a

All of the following are aspects of culture shock EXCEPT

Culture shock is the

R.Lincoln Keiser, who studied the Vicelords of Chicago, experienced culture shock that centered on his

An anthropologist doing fieldwork strives to achieve the role of

Tourists often escape feelings of culture shock because they