On the Basis of His Experience in the Trobriand Islands

question 6

Multiple Choice

On the basis of his experience in the Trobriand Islands during World War I, Bronislaw Malinowski is generally considered to be __________.

• A)the "father" of participant observation
• B)the founder of the etic approach
• C)the first person to realize that no culture is more or less "civilized" than another
• D)the first person to define the concept of culture
• E)the first person to do fieldwork in his own culture

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Definitions:

Norms

Established standards of behavior or guidelines that are considered normal, appropriate, or acceptable within a group or society.

Soft Influence Tactics

Strategies used to persuade or influence others in a non-coercive way, such as through personal appeal or logical argument.

Hard Influence Tactics

Strategies or actions used to persuade or coerce others into following a direction or decision, often involving pressure or demands.

Commitment

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or job; wholehearted devotion.