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What is the etymological origin of the word 'anthropology'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'anthropology'?
- From the Latin words 'anthropos' meaning 'man' and 'logos' meaning 'study of'
- From the Greek words 'anthropos' meaning 'man' and 'logos' meaning 'study of' (correct)
- From the French words 'homme' meaning 'man' and 'étude' meaning 'study'
- From the Spanish words 'humanos' meaning 'human' and 'estudio' meaning 'study'
What does anthropology focus on according to the text?
What does anthropology focus on according to the text?
- Investigating how cultural and biological processes interact to shape human experience (correct)
- Studying only cultural processes
- Examining individual human experiences
- Exploring only biological processes
How does anthropology transcend conventional boundaries?
How does anthropology transcend conventional boundaries?
- By addressing questions to the distant past and the pressing present (correct)
- By focusing solely on humanities
- By avoiding scientific methodologies
- By ignoring implications for the future
Which statement best describes the organization of anthropology as mentioned in the text?
Which statement best describes the organization of anthropology as mentioned in the text?
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According to Clifford Geertz, what has helped in keeping anthropology as an academic field intact?
According to Clifford Geertz, what has helped in keeping anthropology as an academic field intact?
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According to Clifford Geertz, what is the main function of culture?
According to Clifford Geertz, what is the main function of culture?
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How does Peacock describe the individual in the context of ethnic identity?
How does Peacock describe the individual in the context of ethnic identity?
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What distinguishes egocentric from sociocentric views of the self?
What distinguishes egocentric from sociocentric views of the self?
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What does Edward Tylor's definition of culture emphasize?
What does Edward Tylor's definition of culture emphasize?
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In anthropological terms, what does 'nature' refer to?
In anthropological terms, what does 'nature' refer to?
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