Competition for Desirable Space Is a Central Process Affecting All

question 3

Multiple Choice

Competition for desirable space is a central process affecting all forms of life and is an assumption underlying

• A) Social systems theory
• B) Conflict theory
• C) Ecological theory
• D) Community power theory

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Definitions:

Edward Sapir

An American anthropologist-linguist, well known for his research on Native American languages and for the development of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis regarding linguistic relativity.

Benjamin Whorf

An American linguist known for his hypothesis that the structure of a language influences the cognitive process of its speakers, a concept known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.

Hopi

A Native American tribe primarily living in northeastern Arizona, known for their pueblo-style villages and rich cultural traditions.

Material Culture

The physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define their culture, including buildings, artifacts, tools, and artwork.