Anthropology as a Science
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What is the primary focus of anthropology as a science?

  • To develop a comprehensive understanding of human biology and physiology
  • To examine the extratheoretical factors that influence human behavior (correct)
  • To analyze the theoretical aspects of collective behavior
  • To study the evolution of human societies from a historical perspective

What is the main objective of anthropology according to Lévy-Strauss?

  • To understand the evolution of human behavior from a biological perspective
  • To study the development of human societies from a geographic perspective
  • To analyze the impact of culture on human behavior and society
  • To seek a comprehensive and global understanding of human nature and society (correct)

What is the relationship between knowledge and human existence according to anthropology?

  • Knowledge is independent of human existence and social life
  • Knowledge is influenced by human existence and social life (correct)
  • Knowledge is a reflection of human biology and physiology
  • Knowledge is a product of collective human behavior

What is the primary method used by anthropologists to study human societies?

<p>Observing and taking notes on human behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of anthropology in terms of its geographical and historical coverage?

<p>It covers a wide range of societies and cultures from all regions and historical periods (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does anthropology approach the study of human societies?

<p>By analyzing the collective behavior of groups and societies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of anthropology?

<p>To explain both the differences and similarities between human groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is referred to as the 'other cultural' in anthropology?

<p>All societies that are not European (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of anthropologists before the 1960s?

<p>Understanding non-European societies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Lischetti, what is the first division of sociocultural reality?

<p>Between superior and inferior societies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary methodology used in anthropology during the 1960s?

<p>Inductive approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current understanding of methodology in anthropology?

<p>Different methodologies are used for different studies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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