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Anthropology Quiz: Evolution and Cultural Directives
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Anthropology Quiz: Evolution and Cultural Directives

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What is the focus of the humanistic methodology in anthropology?

Understanding humankind through symbolic expressions like art, music, and language.

Who is known as the 'Father of Sociology'?

Auguste Comte

What is the main emphasis of social science according to the text?

The complementary relationship between individuals and societies.

What does Political Science study?

<p>Causes, effects, decisions, and actions of groups within societies and institutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of Sociology as mentioned in the text?

<p>Scientific investigation of human culture and social behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Political Science?

<p>Systems of power, political activities, and analysis of political behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two broad ways in which anthropology is more extensive than other disciplines?

<p>In terms of mankind's past and contemporary people</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a specific area of study within anthropology mentioned in the text.

<p>Studying how tooth enamel reveals a person's eating diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two types of data are generated by the research methods in anthropology mentioned in the text?

<p>Quantitative (numeric) data and qualitative (elucidating) data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of anthropologists conducting examinations in a laboratory setting?

<p>To study how tooth enamel reveals a person's eating diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the scope of topics covered by contemporary anthropology.

<p>From molecular DNA to cognitive development and religious beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do anthropologists typically begin their research process?

<p>By formulating a hypothesis or research question</p> Signup and view all the answers

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