When Anthropologist Napoleon Chagnon First Confronted the Yanomamo Tribe of South

question 134

Multiple Choice

When anthropologist Napoleon Chagnon first confronted the Yanomamo tribe of South America,he became nauseated at the sight of their customs and social environment.Chagnon experienced:

• A)subcultural shame
• B)societal disbelief
• C)culture shock
• D)personal anomie

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Definitions:

Technological Differences

The variations in technology across different cultures, societies, or historical periods, impacting development, efficiency, and lifestyles.

Social Differences

Variations in the socioeconomic status, cultural background, or demographic characteristics among individuals or groups within a society.

Historical Types

Classifications used in history and historiography to identify and categorize periods, societies, or phenomena based on common characteristics.

Reference Group

A social group that individuals use as a standard for evaluating themselves and their own behavior, often influencing attitudes and norms.