Structures That Provide for Patterned Relationships and That Are Organized

question 79

Multiple Choice

Structures that provide for patterned relationships and that are organized around a central activity or social need are called:

• A) social institutions
• B) social statuses
• C) social roles
• D) social classes

Define key anthropological terms and differentiate between ethnology and ethnography.

Identify the unique approaches and methodologies in various subfields of anthropology including biological, archaeological, and linguistic anthropology.

Understand the anthropological perspective on language preservation and cultural rights.

Understand the influence of parental investment on mating systems.

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Definitions:

Promotion

The act of raising someone to a higher position or rank, or the process of advertising a product, event, or service to increase sales or public awareness.

Public Policy

Government policies developed to address issues of public concern, influenced by the public's values and goals.

Exculpatory Clause

A clause in a contract that exempts a party from responsibility for any damages that occur while the contract is being carried out.

False Statements

A statement that is not true or does not accurately reflect reality.