Why Do Anthropologists Distinguish Between Ideal Behavior and Real Behavior

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why do anthropologists distinguish between ideal behavior and real behavior?

• A) some behaviors are much more adaptive and morally superior to others
• B) most cultures have aspirations for people to behave better than they usually do
• C) people in a society are never completely forthcoming or truthful with each other
• D) people in a society rarely conform completely to social norms
• E) All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

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Organizational Corollary

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