Question 1

Which of the following features is not associated particularly with anthropology?
A) focus on statistics
B) the holistic perspective
C) regional expertise
D) the emic view
E) topical expertise

Accepted Answer

While statistics may be used in some areas of anthropology, it is not a defining feature of the discipline as a whole.

Question 2

All of the following describe applied anthropology except that it:
A) uses rapid ethnographic assessment.
B) helps solve societal problems.
C) is usually collaborative.
D) involves the most intensive participant observation.
E) involves fieldwork of several weeks to several months.

Accepted Answer

While applied anthropology may involve participant observation, it does not necessarily involve the "most intensive" participant observation. Other choices, such as using rapid ethnographic assessment, collaboration, and fieldwork of several weeks to several months, are commonly associated with applied anthropology. Helping to solve societal problems is also a key component of applied anthropology.

Question 3

Which of the following specialties did not emerge from the practice of applied anthropology?
A) Environmental anthropology
B) Cultural anthropology
C) Medical anthropology
D) Political anthropology
E) Educational anthropology

Accepted Answer

Cultural anthropology emerged from the study of societies and cultures as an academic discipline, rather than specifically from the practice of applied anthropology. While applied anthropologists may use cultural anthropological theories and methods in their work, the focus on this subfield is not necessarily pragmatic or solution-oriented in the same way as the other choices.

Question 4

Which statement about applied anthropology is true?
A) It has always been more prestigious than theoretical anthropology.
B) It is less popular today than it was 20 years ago.
C) It is primarily aimed at testing new theories.
D) It is carried out exclusively in developing countries.
E) It is problem-oriented.

Accepted Answer

Applied anthropology is problem-oriented as it aims to use anthropological insights, methods, and data to solve real-world problems in a variety of fields such as healthcare, education, development, and business.

Question 5

Which statement about applied anthropology is false?
A) Applied and pure anthropology are sometimes hard to distinguish.
B) Applied anthropology played an important role in WWII.
C) Applied anthropology is a rapidly growing specialty within the discipline in recent decades.
D) All applied anthropologists play the role of advocate in their fieldsite.
E) Both applied and pure anthropologists use much of the same type of methodology.

Accepted Answer

Not all applied anthropologists play the role of advocate in their fieldsite. Some may work in more neutral or objective roles, such as providing cultural competency training to healthcare workers or conducting research for a corporation.

Question 6

Applied anthropology includes all of the following except:
A) postmodern anthropology.
B) advocacy anthropology.
C) practical anthropology.
D) development anthropology.
E) action anthropology.

Accepted Answer

Postmodern anthropology is considered a subfield of applied anthropology, so it is not excluded from the definition of applied anthropology. The remaining choices (B, C, D, and E) are all subfields of applied anthropology, making A the only option that is not included.

Question 7

Anthropology aimed very purposefully at practical results is referred to as:
A) modernization anthropology.
B) applied anthropology.
C) theoretical anthropology.
D) new age anthropology.
E) globalization anthropology,

Accepted Answer

Applied anthropology is the branch of anthropology that aims to use anthropological methods and theories to solve practical problems in the world, such as issues related to public health, education, economic development, and social justice. This distinguishes it from theoretical anthropology, which is concerned with the study of human culture and society for its own sake. Other terms such as modernization anthropology, globalization anthropology, or new age anthropology do not entirely capture the practical orientation of applied anthropology.

Question 8

A specialized role in which an applied anthropologist interprets research findings so that policy makers,planners and administrators can make more culturally sensitive decisions is that of:
A) research analyst.
B) expert witness.
C) impact assessor.
D) trainer.
E) advocate.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which of the following best describes the approach of participant observation?
A) It is a focus on participation that allows the anthropologist to be self-reflexive and write the ethnographic research from a first person account.
B) It is a direct experiential approach in which the anthropologist lives with the people under study.
C) Participant observation means that the anthropologist uses numerous key informants to help him or her best understand another culture.
D) This approach was used in the early years of anthropology when researchers had to travel for weeks to arrive in a community.
E) This fieldwork method is the hallmark of anthropology and involves very intensive surveying and use of questionnaires.

Accepted Answer

Participant observation is a direct experiential approach in which the anthropologist lives with the people under study, observing and participating in their daily activities in order to gain an insider perspective on the culture. This approach involves immersion in the culture for an extended period of time, allowing the researcher to gain a deeper understanding of the people and their way of life.

Question 10

Why are ethnographic studies of powerful institutions in U.S.society so rarely conducted?
A) They do not need to be studied because they function very well.
B) Influential policy setters are usually unwilling to submit to ethnographic study.
C) Powerful institutions in the U.S. always include applied anthropologists and are continually studied.
D) No one is willing to pay the anthropologist for his or her work.
E) Anthropologists are always interested in other societies and do not routinely work within the U.S.

Accepted Answer

The powerful institutions in the U.S. are usually unwilling to submit themselves to ethnographic study due to their desire to maintain their control and image. As a result, anthropologists may experience difficulty gaining access to these institutions and conducting research within them.

Question 11

Supporters of applied anthropological research:
A) seldom include either private or international agencies.
B) usually involve private donations.
C) rarely include nonprofit organizations, but often include federal agencies.
D) often include national and international agencies and private organizations.
E) usually include only governments involved in the research.

Accepted Answer

Supporters of applied anthropological research often include both national and international agencies as well as private organizations. They may also sometimes involve nonprofit and federal agencies, but these are not as common as private and international supporters.

Question 12

How is applied anthropology today different from that of the 1950s and 1960s?
A) Today more than 90% of all anthropologists work outside of the academic setting.
B) In the past two decades, most applied work has been conducted by professors in academic settings.
C) Applied anthropologists today are more likely to be academics than government agents.
D) More of the new applied anthropologists are full-time employees of government or non-profit agencies.
E) Today applied anthropologists work in both national and international settings.

Accepted Answer

The passage states that today "more of the new applied anthropologists are full-time employees of government or non-profit agencies." This differs from the 1950s and 1960s when applied work was primarily conducted by government agents or academics working in universities.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about applied anthropology is true?
A) Some of the major subfields evolved out of applied anthropology.
B) The second Code of Ethics for the profession of anthropology was established by applied anthropology.
C) Applied anthropology began as a subfield in the late 1950s and focused on developing nations.
D) There is no separate organization (or society) for applied anthropologists.
E) Applied anthropology is less important today than it was in the early days of anthropology.

Accepted Answer

Applied anthropology is a major subfield of anthropology that focuses on the practical application of anthropological theories and methods to real-world problems. Some of the major subfields, such as medical anthropology and business anthropology, have evolved out of applied anthropology.

Question 14

All of the following are products that result from an applied anthropology project except:
A) solid sociocultural information that is useful beyond the project itself.
B) policy recommendations and implications.
C) the development of permanent employment opportunities at the research site.
D) a plan of action designed to correct the problem.
E) research findings that may be useful beyond the time period of the project itself.

Accepted Answer

While applied anthropology projects may lead to various outcomes such as solid sociocultural information, policy recommendations and implications, a plan of action to correct the problem, and research findings that may be useful beyond the project itself, the development of permanent employment opportunities at the research site is not a typical outcome. The focus of applied anthropology is to address and solve social problems, rather than creating job opportunities.

Question 15

Which of the following types of cultural anthropology would be considered the least applied in its focus?
A) Basic ethnography
B) Studies of social issues
C) Practicing anthropology
D) Policy studies
E) Applied anthropology

Accepted Answer

Basic ethnography is primarily focused on describing and understanding a particular culture or society, without necessarily having a practical application or goal. It is often conducted for the purpose of academic research and knowledge-building, rather than direct intervention or policy implementation.

Question 16

Applied anthropology is more _______ than theoretical anthropology.
A) time-consuming
B) focused on theory
C) collaborative
D) prestigious
E) focused on interviewing

Accepted Answer

Applied anthropology is often collaborative, as it involves working with communities, organizations, or governments to solve practical problems. Theoretical anthropology, on the other hand, focuses more on developing and testing theories about human culture and behavior. Therefore, option C is the best answer.

Question 17

Applied and pure anthropologists have:
A) for the most part, received the same form of training.
B) a very different methodology from each other.
C) both avoided extreme forms of participant observation.
D) almost never involved the same personnel.
E) not distinguished the types of work that they do.

Accepted Answer

Applied and pure anthropologists receive similar training in terms of basic anthropological concepts, theories, and methods. However, their specific focuses and applications may differ.

Question 18

Applied and theoretical anthropology have:
A) always used distinctive methodologies.
B) never had much to contribute to each other.
C) developed alongside each other from the early beginnings of the discipline.
D) always obtained funding from different sources.
E) worked in extremely different field settings.

Accepted Answer

Applied and theoretical anthropology have developed alongside each other from the early beginnings of the discipline. While they may have different goals and methodologies, they are both important in advancing our understanding of human societies and cultures. Furthermore, there is often overlap between the two, as theoretical research can inform applied work, and applied work can contribute to theoretical debates.

Question 19

Alexander Ervin suggests that there are five types of cultural anthropology along a continuum.Which of the following is not one of the types of cultural anthropology that he proposed?
A) Studies of social issues
B) Applied anthropology
C) Policy studies
D) Basic ethnography
E) Practicing ethnology

Accepted Answer

Alexander Ervin does not list "Practicing ethnology" as one of the types of cultural anthropology. The types he mentions include studies of social issues, applied anthropology, policy studies, and basic ethnography, among others.

Question 20

How does the emic view of anthropology contribute to its potential as a science to influence policy?
A) The emic view allows a very coherent and accurate scientific understanding of the nature of the problem being studied and the best technical way to solve the problem.
B) By understanding the beliefs and practices of the local people, program planners and administrators have a greater chance of succeeding in implementing change.
C) By understanding how policy works within indigenous societies, applied anthropologists are better able to lead people to change their cultures.
D) The emic view is essential to successful policy because it is the best approach to understanding the interconnectedness of culture and how one part of the system affects another.
E) The emic view allows us to see multiple perspectives at the same time and understand how global interconnectedness will affect the long-term success of a project.

Accepted Answer

Understanding the emic view of anthropology allows policy makers to better understand local beliefs and practices, which can lead to more successful implementation of policies and programs.

Quiz 3: Applied Anthropology

Which of the following features is not associated particularly with anthropology?

All of the following describe applied anthropology except that it:

Which of the following specialties did not emerge from the practice of applied anthropology?

Which statement about applied anthropology is true?

Which statement about applied anthropology is false?

Applied anthropology includes all of the following except:

Anthropology aimed very purposefully at practical results is referred to as:

A specialized role in which an applied anthropologist interprets research findings so that policy makers,planners and administrators can make more culturally sensitive decisions is that of:

Which of the following best describes the approach of participant observation?

Why are ethnographic studies of powerful institutions in U.S.society so rarely conducted?

Supporters of applied anthropological research:

How is applied anthropology today different from that of the 1950s and 1960s?

Which of the following statements about applied anthropology is true?

All of the following are products that result from an applied anthropology project except:

Which of the following types of cultural anthropology would be considered the least applied in its focus?

Applied anthropology is more _______ than theoretical anthropology.

Applied and pure anthropologists have:

Applied and theoretical anthropology have:

Alexander Ervin suggests that there are five types of cultural anthropology along a continuum.Which of the following is not one of the types of cultural anthropology that he proposed?

How does the emic view of anthropology contribute to its potential as a science to influence policy?