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Discovering Biological Anthropology

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What is Biological anthropology also known as?

Physical Anthropology (correct)

Cultural Anthropology

Archaeological Anthropology

Linguistic Anthropology

What does Biological anthropology systematically study?

Human beings from a historical perspective

Human beings from a biological perspective (correct)

Human beings from a psychological perspective

Human beings from a sociological perspective

What is the common orientation of all branches of biological anthropology?

Application of evolutionary theory (correct)

Application of psychological theory

Application of sociological theory

Application of historical theory

What is Bioarchaeology?

Study of human cultures through human remains Signup and view all the answers

What skill sets do researchers in bioarchaeology combine?

Human osteology, paleopathology, and archaeology Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary perspective of biological anthropology?

Evolutionary perspective Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT usually included in the human remains examined in bioarchaeology?

Hair Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using evolutionary theory in biological anthropology?

To understand human biology and behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the key aspect of bioarchaeology?

Study of human cultures through examination of human remains Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a branch of biological anthropology?

Archaeology Signup and view all the answers

What does social anthropology primarily study?

Patterns of behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of anthropology studies cultural meaning, including norms and values?

Cultural anthropology Signup and view all the answers

What does linguistic anthropology study?

How language influences social life Signup and view all the answers

What does biological or physical anthropology study?

The biological development of humans Signup and view all the answers

What does Archaeological anthropology study?

Human activity through investigation of physical evidence Signup and view all the answers