That Part of the Discipline of Anthropology That Debates Issues

question 45

Multiple Choice

That part of the discipline of anthropology that debates issues of human nature that relate directly to the decisions of daily life and making a living is called

• A) Political anthropology.
• B) Economic anthropology.
• C) Ecological anthropology.
• D) Psychological anthropology.

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Definitions:

Commitment

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or goal.

Optimistic Biases

The tendency to believe that we are less likely to experience negative events and more likely to experience positive events compared to others.

Pessimistic Biases

A cognitive tendency to anticipate negative outcomes or to view situations more negatively than they may actually be.

Easterners

Typically refers to individuals from East Asian cultures, often emphasizing values such as community, harmony, and relational interdependence.