A Holistic and Comparative Perspective

question 43

Multiple Choice

A holistic and comparative perspective

• A) makes general anthropology superior to sociocultural anthropology.
• B) refers only to the cultural aspects of human diversity that anthropologists study.
• C) makes anthropology an interesting field of study, but too broad of one for any application to real problems people face today.
• D) most characterizes anthropology, compared to other disciplines that study humans.
• E) is the hallmark of all social sciences, not just anthropology.

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Definitions:

Social Compensation

The effort to perform at a higher level in social situations where one feels inferior or has experienced rejection, in order to compensate for perceived shortcomings.

Self-Esteem

The perception that an individual has of their self-worth, shaped by their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for individuals to perform differently, often better, when in the presence of others than when alone, due to the perceived pressure of an audience or competition.

Possible Self

Concepts or images a person envisions as part of their potential or future self.