How Do Anthropologists Deal with the Range of Individual Behaviors

question 22

Multiple Choice

How do anthropologists deal with the range of individual behaviors they meet when trying to describe a culture?

• A) They use the variations to define acceptable limits of behavior.
• B) They ignore all but the most common few variations.
• C) They describe all possible variations instead of looking for patterns.
• D) They focus on the most unusual variations and the people involved in them.

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Definitions:

Reactive

Demonstrating a response to a stimulus or situation, often after the fact or as a result of external forces.

Bullying

Aggressive behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, where there is a power imbalance.

Relational Aggression

A type of aggression in which harm is caused through manipulation or damage to relationships or social status.

Bullying

The act of repeatedly subjecting someone to aggressive behavior, abuse, or intimidation, intended to harm, control, or discomfort the victim.