Which Statement Best Characterizes Anthropologists Who Are Trained to Develop

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes anthropologists who are trained to develop accurate predictions of the future?

• A) They are holistic in perspective.
• B) They are good at examining "parts" separate from the "whole."
• C) They are trained to embrace a unilineal perspective.
• D) They are able to see long-term trends from a shorter-term perspective.

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Definitions:

Reproductive Success

A measure of an individual's genetic contribution to the next generation through offspring that survive to reproduce themselves, often a key focus in evolutionary biology.

Evolutionary View

A theoretical perspective that explains the behaviors, physical characteristics, and adaptations of organisms as the result of natural selection and survival needs.

Natural Selection

The evolutionary process by which organisms with traits that better enable them to adapt to their environment tend to survive and reproduce.

Acquisition

The process of learning or acquiring new information or skills.