Anthropology Is a Science, Yet It Has Been Suggested That

question 9

Multiple Choice

Anthropology is a science, yet it has been suggested that anthropology is among the most humanistic of all academic fields. This is because

• A) it puts so much emphasis on the study of culture that cannot be studied scientifically.
• B) the field, particularly in the United States, traces its origins to philosophy and literature.
• C) its main object of study is humans.
• D) its findings are best expressed with the tools of the humanities.
• E) of its fundamental respect for human diversity.

---

Definitions:

Pleasurable Consequence

A positive outcome or reward that follows a behavior, increasing the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Positively Reinforced

A process in behavioral psychology whereby a behavior is encouraged by rewards, leading to an increase in the likelihood of its recurrence.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning strategy where a reward is not administered every time the desired behavior is performed, leading to more resistant learned behavior.