When Working as an Anthropologist,what Would Be the Best Way

question 42

Multiple Choice

When working as an anthropologist,what would be the best way to interpret cultural similarities and differences in order to avoid both the ethnocentric and the relativistic fallacies?

• A)by statistically mapping the various ways that humans construct their belief systems
• B)by treating them as puzzles that can help us understand ourselves and others
• C)by demonstrating how similar all cultures are
• D)by determining social policies that will help to overcome the differences

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Definitions:

Mechanical Function

The role or operation of a structure or system based on the principles of mechanics, often referring to how physical forces influence biological processes or man-made devices.

Sexual Selection

A form of natural selection where individuals select mates based on heritable traits, such as size, strength, or coloration, that are indicative of reproductive success.

The Descent of Man

A book by Charles Darwin that discusses human evolution and sexual selection, published in 1871.

The Origin of Species

A seminal book by Charles Darwin published in 1859, formally introducing the scientific theory of evolution by natural selection.