Any use of anthropological knowledge to influence social interaction,to maintain or change social institutions,or to direct the course of cultural change is called
A) applied anthropology.
B) adjustment anthropology.
C) advocate anthropology.
D) administrative anthropology.

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The term "applied anthropology" specifically refers to the use of anthropological knowledge and methods to address practical problems and effect change in society. The other options either do not accurately describe the scope of applied anthropology (adjustment anthropology, administrative anthropology) or suggest a more activist approach that may not be applicable to all forms of applied anthropology (advocate anthropology).

Any Use of Anthropological Knowledge to Influence Social Interaction,to Maintain