Fascinating Disciplines

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Questions and Answers

Who is considered the Father of modern anthropology?

  • Karl Marx
  • Sigmund Freud
  • Emile Durkheim
  • Franz Boas (correct)

Which field of study focuses on the nature of humanity?

  • Psychology
  • Anthropology
  • Sociology (correct)
  • Political Science

What does cultural variation refer to?

  • The differences in genetic traits among individuals
  • The differences in political systems among societies
  • The differences in social behaviors among societies (correct)
  • The differences in religious beliefs among individuals

What is ethnocentrism?

<p>The feeling of superiority towards one's own group over other groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is biological evolution?

<p>The outcome of processes that affect the frequencies of traits in a particular environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Key Figures in Anthropology

  • Franz Boas is considered the Father of modern anthropology.

Definition of Anthropology

  • Anthropology is the field of study that focuses on the nature of humanity, including its behavior, culture, and biology.

Cultural Variation

  • Cultural variation refers to the differences in customs, beliefs, and values among different societies and cultures.

Ethnocentrism

  • Ethnocentrism is the tendency to judge other cultures based on one's own cultural values and biases, often leading to a biased and limited understanding of other cultures.

Biological Evolution

  • Biological evolution refers to the scientifically supported theory that all species of life have developed from common ancestors through the process of natural selection and genetic variation.

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