Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology

Which theory embraced the perspective that societies evolve gradually from simple to complex, viewing 'civilization' as the pinnacle of development?

Which of the following is a criticism leveled against both Unilineal Evolutionism and Diffusionism?

Which theory emphasizes the importance of studying each culture as a unique entity, focusing on its historical context and specific development?

While credited with promoting the idea of cultural relativism, which theory did not fully take into account broader cultural factors beyond the specific context of a culture?

Which theory, while promoting empirical ethnographic research, has received criticism for its focus on stability and lack of emphasis on change within societies?

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of functionalist anthropology?

What is the main difference between structural functionalism and psychological functionalism?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between functionalism and cultural change?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the culture and personality perspective?

In the context of the culture and personality perspective, what is meant by "national characters"?

Which of the following theoretical approaches was influential in the development of the culture and personality perspective?

Which of the following concepts is NOT associated with the culture and personality perspective?

Which of these would most likely be studied by a scholar specializing in "culture and personality"?

What is the main criticism of the culture and personality perspective?

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the main idea behind the modern school of cultural ecology?

How does the cultural ecology perspective differ from 19th-century evolutionism?

What is a major criticism of the cultural ecology perspective?

Which of the following does NOT fall under the umbrella of cognitive structure studies in anthropology?

Which aspect of society does cultural materialism propose as the primary determinant of socio-cultural evolution?

Which aspect of cultural ecology is particularly criticized for reducing human behavior to simple adaptations to the environment?

How does the cultural ecology perspective, despite its strengths, fall short of providing a comprehensive understanding of cultural change?

Which anthropological school of thought emphasizes the role of cognitive or underlying mental structures in shaping culture?

The theory of cultural materialism can be seen as an extension of which previous anthropological school?

Which theory emphasized the role of child-rearing practices in shaping adult personalities, suggesting that different cultures instill varying values through distinct training methods?

What is the fundamental critique of functionalist anthropology by Neo-functionalists?

Which of the following statements best illustrates the concept of cultural ecology?

What distinguishing characteristic sets Marxist anthropology apart from functionalist anthropology?

How do proponents of the culture and personality perspective view the relationship between culture and personality?

What is the primary focus of study for Marxist anthropologists?

Which of the following best describes the primary critique of neo-functionalism?

What is the fundamental assumption underlying Marxist anthropology?

How did Marxian anthropologists challenge the unilineal model of societal development?

What is the primary difference between functionalist and Marxist anthropology?

What is the key criticism of neo-functionalism within the context of social change?

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a criticism of 19th-century evolutionary theory?

Which of the following concepts is MOST closely associated with the idea of "unilineal path" as presented in the passage?

Which of the following is a KEY difference between evolutionary theory and diffusionism, as described in the passage?

The passage suggests that the development of human societies can be characterized by which of the following?

According to the passage, what is the MAIN reason why 19th-century evolutionary theory was criticized as ethnocentric?

The passage implies that the diffusion of cultural traits can lead to which of the following?

Which of the following statements BEST summarizes the main idea of the passage?