Anthropology Review PDF

### **I\` What is Anthropology?** Anthropology is the study of humans. It looks at our history, culture, biology, and how we've developed over time. ### **Identify important physical and cultural anthropologists and their findings.** 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. ### **Exp...

### **I\` What is Anthropology?** Anthropology is the study of humans. It looks at our history, culture, biology, and how we've developed over time. ### **Identify important physical and cultural anthropologists and their findings.** 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. ### **Explain the Evolutionist, Creationist, and Interventionist Theories on the Origin of Humanity.** 1. 2. 3. ### **How has the human species survived, adapted, and/or become extinct?** Humans have survived by adapting to different environments, using tools, and forming social groups. Some early human relatives went extinct due to competition and changes in climate and resources. Today, we still adapt through culture and technology, though modern advances can change traditional evolutionary pressures. ### **Have humans stopped evolving? How might we evolve in the future?** Humans continue to evolve, but changes happen more slowly now. In the future, we might adapt to new challenges like living in space or using genetic engineering to address health issues. ### **What is Physical Anthropology?** Physical anthropology studies the biological aspects of humans, like our evolution and genetics. ### **What makes us human?** Humans are unique because of our advanced thinking, ability to use language, make tools, and form complex societies. ### **What is paleoanthropology?** Paleoanthropology is the study of ancient humans and their ancestors through fossils and artifacts. ### **How do paleoanthropologists conduct their studies?** They dig up fossil sites, analyze the remains, and use techniques like carbon dating to learn about our ancestors. ### **How did the discovery of Lucy and Selam help paleoanthropologists understand our past? What did they learn about the human lineage?** Lucy and Selam are important fossil finds that showed how early humans walked on two legs. They helped scientists learn about our physical features and how we relate to other species. ### **What is primatology?** Primatology is the study of non-human primates, like monkeys and apes, to understand their behavior and evolution. ### **How do primatologists conduct their research?** Primatologists often observe primates in the wild or in controlled environments, studying their behaviors and social interactions. ### **What are the similarities and differences between humans and other primates?** **Similarities**: We share DNA, social structures, and some behaviors like using tools.\ **Differences**: Humans have more complex language and culture, and we think abstractly in ways that other primates do not. ### **What is forensic anthropology?** Forensic anthropology uses anthropological methods to help solve crimes, especially by analyzing human remains. ### **How do forensic anthropologists conduct research and uncover the identity of the deceased?** They examine bones to determine information like age, sex, and ancestry, helping to identify people and understand how they died. ### **What is Cultural Anthropology?** Cultural anthropology studies different cultures, looking at their practices, beliefs, and social structures. ### **What is culture?** Culture includes the ideas, customs, and social behaviors of a group. It shapes how people view the world and interact with each other. ### **What are the 8 components of culture?** 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ### **How do cultural anthropologists conduct research?** They often immerse themselves in a culture, observing and participating in daily life, as well as conducting interviews to gather information. ### **How do we acquire culture?** We learn culture through our families, communities, and interactions with others as we grow up. ### **Define culture shock, assimilation, cultural relativism, ethnocentrism.** - - - - ### **What is linguistic anthropology?** Linguistic anthropology studies how language affects social life, including communication and identity. ### **How do we acquire and produce speech?** We learn to speak through interactions with others, while producing speech involves thinking and using our mouths and voices. ### **What are the new forms of language? What could be the potential problems?** New forms of language include texting and online communication styles (like emojis). Problems can arise from misunderstandings and less face-to-face interaction. ### **What are the 6 types of non-verbal communication?** 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ### **What is a rite of passage? What are the 3 steps?** A rite of passage is a ceremony that marks an important transition in a person's life. The three steps typically include: 1. 2. 3.