A Key Principle of the Holistic Perspective Developed by Franz

question 29

Multiple Choice

A key principle of the holistic perspective developed by Franz Boas is

• A) understanding the racial diversity of the human species
• B) deconstructing cultures into the four subfields of anthropology
• C) a goal of synthesizing the entire context of human experience
• D) that people are fundamentally ethnocentric

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Definitions:

Heredity

The passing of traits from parents to offspring through genes, influencing characteristics like eye color, height, and susceptibility to certain diseases.

High Frequency

Referring to wave frequencies that are very high, particularly in the context of electromagnetic spectrum, encompassing radio waves, microwaves, and part of the infrared light range.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a key role in sound analysis and hearing.

Tone-Deaf

A term often used to describe a person's poor ability to distinguish musical notes or remain in tune while singing.