Among the Tsimané People of Bolivia, the Health Status of Children

question 36

Multiple Choice

Among the Tsimané people of Bolivia, the health status of children is strongly related to __________.

• A)their gender: boys are healthier than girls
• B)whether or not the child was breastfed
• C)whether or not the mother received formal education
• D)whether or not the mother works outside the home
• E)the mother's traditional knowledge of healing plants

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Definitions:

Achievement Orientation

A focus on setting and meeting challenging goals, benchmarking success, and a strong desire to accomplish significant tasks.

Individualism

A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

Short-Term Orientation

Focusing on immediate outcomes and benefits, often at the expense of long-term goals.