When Social Scientists Examine the Practice of the Inuits Leaving

question 86

Multiple Choice

When social scientists examine the practice of the Inuits leaving their elderly to perish in the cold,they typically evaluate the behavior pattern in the context of the Inuit culture.This is an example of

• A) Christianity.
• B) Judaism.
• C) syncretism.
• D) cultural relativism.

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Definitions:

Competitive Interaction

The interaction between organisms or species, in which the fitness of one is lowered by the presence of another.

Diversity Of Life

The variety of living organisms on Earth, encompassing genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity.

Food Competition

The rivalry among organisms for limited resources such as food, which can influence population size and ecosystem health.

Warblers

A diverse family of small, often colorful, birds, known for their melodious songs and found primarily in forests and woodlands, playing a significant role in insect control.