18 Questions
What term refers to appropriate behavior and what is good and desirable in society?
Norms and values
Which type of status is under an individual's control and can be changed through hard work?
Achieved
What characteristic of culture highlights its ability to be adapted or not by individuals or societies?
Cultural is flexible
Which term describes the phenomenon of loving other cultures and applying their practices?
Xenocentrism
Which concept involves generalizing data or information about a studied culture without necessarily implementing or adapting that culture?
Cultural orientation
'Social Control' is another term used for which aspect of society?
Laws
What is Archaeology?
The study of human history or civilization
Which field of anthropology focuses on culture?
Cultural Anthropology
What is the main focus of Linguistic Anthropology?
Studying language
Which area does Physical Anthropology primarily investigate?
Human evolution based on remains
What does Applied Anthropology aim to do?
Solve problems related to anthropology
Which anthropologist is associated with the intellectual perspective of Evolutionism?
Edward Burnett Tylor
Which anthropologist is known for the phrase 'The Survival of the Fittest'?
Herbert Spencer
What is the primary focus of Cultural Anthropology?
The study of human cultures and their diversity
Which anthropological approach emphasizes the use of non-material data and inductive reasoning?
Humanistic Approach
Which branch of sociology studies the relationship between politics and society?
Political Sociology
Which anthropological principle advocates respect for different cultures and avoids judging them based on a single standard?
Cultural Relativism
What is the primary focus of Linguistic Anthropology?
The study of language and its relation to culture
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