While Anthropologists Often Use Pseudonyms to Protect Their Study Populations

question 41

Multiple Choice

While anthropologists often use pseudonyms to protect their study populations, what problem might arise from this practice?

• A) It is difficult to conduct follow-up research if the community has been disguised.
• B) Using a fake name for the community reduces the credibility of the study's findings.
• C) Most anthropologists find the practice disrespectful to study populations.
• D) It is unethical to conceal the locations of illegal or otherwise improper behaviors.

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Definitions:

Auditory Cortex

The area in the brain tasked with handling sounds, situated in the temporal lobe.

Temporal Lobes

Regions of the brain located on either side of the brain, beneath the temples, involved in processing auditory information and are critical for language, memory, and emotion.

Motor Cortex

A section of the cerebral cortex that is essential for organizing, regulating, and carrying out intentional movements.

Microelectrodes

Small electrodes used to record electrical activity from single neurons or groups of neurons in living tissue.