DrAgnew Remarks That Cross-Culturally,rites of Passage May Be More Common

question 86

Multiple Choice

Dr.Agnew remarks that cross-culturally,rites of passage may be more common for young males than for young females because males have higher status than do females in most cultures.Dr.Blaine counters by suggesting that rites of passage may be more common for young males than for young females because,unlike females,males do not experience the onset of menstruation,a well-defined event marking the end of childhood.Which of the following option characterizes the views of professors on the issue of nature vs nurture?

• A)Both take a "nature" position.
• B)Both take a "nurture" position.
• C)Dr.Agnew takes a "nature" position; Dr.Blaine,a "nurture" position.
• D)Dr.Agnew takes a "nurture" position; Dr.Blaine,a "nature" position.

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Definitions:

Fossils

Remains, impressions, or traces of ancient organisms preserved in rock.

Climate

The long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, etc., in a particular area, influenced by geography, position relative to oceans and continents, and other factors.

Natural Resources

Resources that occur naturally within environments that exist relatively undisturbed by humanity, such as water, timber, and minerals.

Rock Type

Classification of rocks based on their physical and chemical composition, such as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.