A ___________ Perspective in Anthropology Emphasizes That Cultural Institutions and Practices

question 29

Multiple Choice

A ___________ perspective in anthropology emphasizes that cultural institutions and practices serve individual or societal needs.

• A) functionalist.
• B) materialist.
• C) idealist.
• D) ethnocentric.

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Definitions:

Phyla

Major taxonomic groups into which organisms are classified, based on common characteristics and genetic lineage.

Adaptations

Traits or behaviors that have evolved in organisms to better survive and reproduce in their environment.

Inherited Characteristics

Traits or features passed on from one generation to the next through genes, including physical appearance, health conditions, and behavioral tendencies.

Biosphere

The global sum of all ecosystems, including all life forms and their relationships, from the deepest oceans to the atmosphere.