Despite the Differences Among Theoretical Paradigms of Practitioners as Varied

question 47

Multiple Choice

Despite the differences among theoretical paradigms of practitioners as varied as Harris (cultural materialism) ,White (neoevolutionism) ,Steward (cultural ecology) ,and Mead (configurationalism) ,all of them have what in common?

• A) a strong sense of determinism, leaving very little (if any) room for the exercise of individual human agency
• B) a well-founded suspicion of the claims of science
• C) an embrace of reflexive anthropology
• D) a sense of moral duty to help the people they studied to accelerate their path to civilization
• E) a strong concern for the future of anthropological education

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Definitions:

Schema

Mental structures or frameworks that organize and interpret information, guiding understanding and actions in the world.

Mediated Learning

A central concept in Vygotsky’s theory. The child’s acquisition of knowledge is “mediated” in the sense that it is highly influenced by the surrounding environment and culture.

Surrounding Culture

The shared values, beliefs, norms, and practices of a group of people that an individual is embedded within and influenced by.

Central Concept

The primary or most fundamental idea or theme of a topic, study, or theory.