The Anthropological Attitude That a Society's Customs and Ideas Should

question 48

Multiple Choice

The anthropological attitude that a society's customs and ideas should be viewed in the context of its own culture is called:

• A) cultural relativism.
• B) the etic approach.
• C) the emic approach.
• D) ethnocentrism.
• E) holism.

---

Definitions:

Selective Retention

The process by which individuals remember only the information that supports their beliefs or opinions, ignoring any contrary evidence.

Selective Analysis

A method of analyzing data or information where only certain aspects or variables are considered, often to support a specific hypothesis or outcome.

Subliminal Perception

The processing of information by the brain that occurs below the level of conscious awareness.

Federal Communications Commission

A U.S. government agency responsible for regulating interstate and international communications via radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.