Preclass week 1 HSSF0314

What is the definition of anthropology?

• The study of rocks

• The study of human beings

• The study of stars

• The study of plants

What is a distinguishing feature of anthropology?

• Specialization in one topic only

• Holistic approach to studying human beings

• Exclusive focus on Western cultures

• Use of advanced technology for research

Which field of anthropology focuses on recent cultures?

• Archaeology

• Ethnology

• Biological anthropology

• Linguistics

What is the practical side of anthropology called?

• Theoretical Anthropology

• Experimental Anthropology

• Historical Anthropology

• Applied Anthropology

What is the main reason anthropologists study a broad subject?

• To specialize in a narrow area

• To focus only on Western cultures

• To apply advanced technology

• To test generalizations across different populations

Which characteristic is a distinguishing feature of anthropology?

• Specialization in one discipline

• Exclusive study of monetary systems

• Curiosity about typical characteristics of populations

• Focus on individual traits

What is the term used for the multifaceted approach in anthropology?

• Monolithic Approach

• Holistic Approach

• Segmented Approach

• Narrow Approach