Rumors Such as Those About Organ Thefts Are of Interest

question 60

Multiple Choice

Rumors such as those about organ thefts are of interest to anthropologists and folklorists because they:

• A) often reflect underlying concerns about everyday life that go unspoken in everyday conversation.
• B) serve as warnings of the potential dangers of conducting fieldwork in an area.
• C) are very localized, demonstrating a resistance to globalization.
• D) make it very difficult for ethnographers to gain informed consent.
• E) are entertaining to listen to and retell.

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Definitions:

Withdrawing

The act of removing oneself physically or emotionally from a situation or substance dependency.

Hearing Loss

A partial or total inability to hear, which can be temporary or permanent.

Pedicle Tumor

A growth or lesion extending from the stalk of an organ or structure.

Mucous Membranes

Moist tissue layers that line certain internal organs and body cavities, producing mucus to protect and lubricate surfaces.