Introduction to Anthropology: Nature, Goal, and Perspectives
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What is the primary goal of anthropology?

  • To focus solely on theoretical inquiry
  • To promote ethnocentric perspectives
  • To understand the diversity of human cultures, behaviors, and societies (correct)
  • To study human behaviors only

Which field does anthropology draw insights from?

  • Economics
  • Biology (correct)
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

What does anthropology seek to understand through a holistic approach?

  • Historical events
  • Biological diversity only
  • Biological and cultural factors (correct)
  • Cultural factors only

Why is anthropology considered comparative?

<p>To study similarities and differences across cultures and societies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of cultural anthropology?

<p>Analyzing contemporary human cultures and social practices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field of anthropology examines human biological diversity?

<p>Biological/Physical Anthropology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of archaeology?

<p>Investigating material remains of past human cultures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does linguistic anthropology primarily study?

<p>Human languages and communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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