The Primary Method in the Anthropologist's Toolkit,regardless of the Time

question 105

Multiple Choice

The primary method in the anthropologist's toolkit,regardless of the time period,has always been _______________.

• A)mapping
• B)participant observation
• C)random sampling
• D)formal interviews
• E)mentoring

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Definitions:

Sensory Inhibition

The neurological process by which the brain tunes out repetitive, irrelevant stimuli while remaining sensitive to others.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a way that is opposite to their own uncomfortable or unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Paradoxical Heat

A sensation of burning heat felt when a cold stimulus is applied to a specific area of the skin, typically due to nerve damage.

Encapsulated End Organs

Sensory receptors surrounded by capsule structures that are sensitive to pressure and vibration.