Understanding Culture and Ethics in Anthropology

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What is culture?

The innate instincts and survival skills of a group

The patterns of learned and shared behavior and beliefs of a particular social, ethnic, or age group (correct)

The genetic traits passed down through generations

The individual preferences and habits of a community

What is the primary obligation of cultural anthropologists in conducting research?

Hiding the purpose of the research to avoid bias

Collecting data without any ethical considerations

Exclusively relying on government permission for research

Respecting the cultural norms and seeking informed consent (correct)

What is ethnocentrism?

The belief that one's own way of life is natural or correct (correct)

The scientific study of different cultures

The appreciation of diverse cultural perspectives

The unbiased comparison of cultural practices

What did the Culture and Personality school of thought draw on to explain relationships between childrearing customs and human behaviors?

The work of Edward Sapir Signup and view all the answers

How can culture be described according to the text?

The complex whole of collective human beliefs with a structured stage of civilization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of cultural anthropologists in conducting research?

To study the behavior and beliefs of a particular social group Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ethnocentrism' refer to according to the text?

Cultural ignorance Signup and view all the answers

How is culture defined according to the text?

The patterns of learned and shared behavior and beliefs of a particular group Signup and view all the answers

What did anthropologists Ruth Benedict and Margaret Mead focus on in the Culture and Personality school of thought?

The understanding of national culture through childrearing customs Signup and view all the answers

In conducting ethical research, what is the obligation of cultural anthropologists according to the text?

To get informed consent and seek permission from relevant authorities Signup and view all the answers

What is the idea behind Cultural Relativism?

To acknowledge, respect, and understand diverse cultures Signup and view all the answers

What are cultural universals defined as in anthropology?

Values and behaviors common to every human culture but varying across cultures Signup and view all the answers

What approach does anthropologist Philippe Bourgois use in the article 'Workaday World, Crack Economy'?

Emic approach Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Applied Anthropology?

Applying anthropological knowledge to solve real-world problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea of the Bicultural Approach?

Acknowledging and integrating elements of two different cultures Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

What is Culture?

Culture refers to the complete range of learned human behaviors, beliefs, and traditions that are passed down from generation to generation.

Role of Cultural Anthropologists

The primary obligation of cultural anthropologists is to conduct research that is respectful, reflexive, and ethical.

Ethnocentrism

Ethnocentrism refers to the tendency to judge other cultures by the standards of one's own culture.

Culture and Personality School of Thought

This school of thought drew on psychoanalytic theory to explain relationships between childrearing customs and human behaviors.
Anthropologists Ruth Benedict and Margaret Mead focused on the importance of childhood experiences in shaping adult behavior.

Description of Culture

Culture can be described as a complex system of symbols, values, and norms that are shared by a group of people.

Ethical Research

The primary role of cultural anthropologists is to conduct research that is respectful, reflexive, and ethical.

Cultural Relativism

The idea behind Cultural Relativism is that cultural practices and values should be understood and respected within their own cultural context.

Cultural Universals

Cultural universals are defined as the common practices or characteristics found across all cultures.

Approaches to Anthropology

Anthropologist Philippe Bourgois uses an ethnographic approach in the article 'Workaday World, Crack Economy', focusing on the daily lives of individuals in a particular context.
The primary focus of Applied Anthropology is to use anthropological knowledge to solve real-world problems.

Bicultural Approach

The central idea of the Bicultural Approach is to understand and respect the cultural practices and values of two or more different cultures, often in the context of cultural exchange or conflict.

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Explore the concepts of culture and ethics in anthropology through this quiz. Test your knowledge of learned behaviors, shared beliefs, and ethical research practices in cultural anthropology.