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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of cultural anthropology?

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

    Which field of anthropology examines human biological diversity?

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

    What is the main focus of archaeology?

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

    Which aspect does linguistic anthropology primarily study?

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

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