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What is the primary focus of anthropology?
What is the primary focus of anthropology?
- Examining economic systems in societies
- Studying the darkness in human behavior
- Analyzing the physical, cultural and existential features of humanity (correct)
- Understanding social norms of different cultures
Which component of culture pertains to tangible materials inherited from previous generations?
Which component of culture pertains to tangible materials inherited from previous generations?
- Spiritual component
- Material component (correct)
- Cognitive component
- Normative component
What are social norms?
What are social norms?
- Rules enforced by government laws
- Beliefs specific to a particular religion
- Cultural traditions that fade over time
- Accepted standards of behavior within social groups (correct)
Which term refers to the customary patterns of expected behavior in a society?
Which term refers to the customary patterns of expected behavior in a society?
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What is cultural lag?
What is cultural lag?
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What does cultural borrowing involve?
What does cultural borrowing involve?
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What does assimilation in cultural context refer to?
What does assimilation in cultural context refer to?
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What is the primary reason societies undergo cultural change?
What is the primary reason societies undergo cultural change?
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Study Notes
Anthropology
- Is the study of humans, encompassing physical, cultural, and existential aspects.
- Aims to understand humans' place in the world.
Culture
- Is a system of learned behavior and thought.
- Includes material, cognitive, and normative components.
Material Component
- Consists of tangible objects inherited from previous generations.
- Represents the most visible part of culture due to its physical nature.
Cognitive Component
- Comprises ideas, knowledge, beliefs, and values.
Normative Component
- Focuses on societal rules and standards of behavior, ranging from within groups to nation-states.
Social Norms
- Are accepted standards of behavior within social groups.
Folkways
- Represent general rules and customary patterns expected within a society.
Mores
- Refer to specific folkways deemed crucial for societal well-being.
Cultural Change
- Is a constant process of evolution in societies.
- Driven by the dynamic nature of societies and shifts over time.
Cultural Lag
- Refers to the gap between social needs and cultural goals.
- Highlights how societal needs drive cultural goals.
Cultural Borrowing
- Involves adopting elements from another society's culture.
Assimilation
- Is the process of integrating a new culture into an existing one.
- May involve replacing similar existing cultural elements with new ones.
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