Question 1

A key difference between evoked culture and transmitted culture is that

Accepted Answer

Evoked culture arises from specific environmental conditions and is limited to those settings, while transmitted culture can be shared and spread across different environments and societies.

Question 2

Whereas _____________ describe(s)explanations using factors that occurred a long time ago,_____________ describe(s)explanations using factors that have direct and immediate effects.

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Distal causes describe explanations using factors that occurred a long time ago, while proximal causes describe explanations using factors that have direct and immediate effects.

Question 3

The finding that the prevalence of parasites in a region correlates positively with the degree that people value physical attractiveness is argued to be evidence for

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The finding aligns with the concept of evoked culture, which suggests that environmental factors influence cultural values and preferences. In this case, the presence of parasites may lead individuals to prioritize physical attractiveness as a signal of good health and genetic fitness.

Question 4

Based on research about cultural transmission,which of the following YouTube advertisements is the LEAST likely to be spread to other people?

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Question 5

Army recruits are assigned randomly into specific sleeping quarters,where they do a lot of socializing during break time and at night.The political and religious attitudes of the recruits were surveyed before they were assigned sleeping quarters,and then again after several weeks of training.The generals found that the recruits' political and religious ideas tended to form clusters based on sleeping quarters.Which of the following can best explain this situation?

Accepted Answer

The fact that the recruits' political and religious ideas tended to form clusters based on sleeping quarters suggests that people in close quarters and contact tend to influence each other. This is known as social influence and can lead to the development of similarities in attitudes and opinions amongst a group of people.

Question 6

In a gardening competition,the Martian's steel tools allowed them to easily defeat the Earthlings,who used wooden tools.Which of the following best describes why the Martians defeated the Earthlings?

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Proximal cause refers to the immediate cause of an event, in this case the use of steel vs wooden tools. The Martians' use of steel tools gave them an advantage over the Earthlings who used wooden tools, leading to their victory in the gardening competition.

Question 7

A few townsfolk begin a movement promoting social harmony.Over time,they expand the movement by interacting with other townsfolk.Soon,they have influenced the whole town to join in the movement.This best illustrates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Latané's dynamic social impact theory proposes that individuals' beliefs and behaviors are influenced by the social environment, including the number and perceived similarity of others endorsing the same beliefs and behaviors. This scenario illustrates the spread of a social movement through social influence, which is consistent with the principles of dynamic social impact theory. The other options do not fit as well with the scenario described.

Question 8

Ecology and sex roles are related in the sense that

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In ecology, availability of resources, particularly food, plays a crucial role in shaping the behavior and social structure of a species. In societies where food is readily available and easily acquired, there is less competition for resources and consequently, less gender-based division of labor. This results in more egalitarian sex roles where both men and women share responsibilities equally. On the other hand, in societies where resources are scarce, men often take on the role of hunting or food acquisition while women take care of domestic or reproductive responsibilities. Therefore, D is the best choice as it explains the relationship between ecology and sex roles based on the availability of resources.

Question 9

According to Jared Diamond,why were the germs brought by the Spaniards so much deadlier to the Incans than the Incan germs were to the Spaniards?

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Jared Diamond explains in his book "Guns, Germs, and Steel" that the Spaniards had been living in close proximity to domesticated animals for centuries, which allowed them to be more exposed to a larger variety of germs. The Incas, on the other hand, did not have as many domesticated animals and therefore did not develop the same immunity to germs. Thus, when the two populations came into contact, the Spanish germs were much deadlier to the Incans.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a proximal cause?

Accepted Answer

A proximal cause is an immediate, direct cause of an event. The introduction of horse-drawn chariots by the Egyptian pharaoh directly led to his army's ability to out-maneuver and defeat the enemy in battle, making it a proximal cause.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a plausible response to the argument that cultural evolution is somehow better than biological evolution?

Accepted Answer

Biological evolution chooses what has a selective advantage to pass on; cultural evolution does not.

Question 12

Which of the following does NOT show the importance of transmitted culture?

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Question 13

East Asia is at a similar latitude to a region with many easily domesticated plants and animals.These early conditions benefit East Asian cultures such that they propelled these cultures to prosperity today.What is this scenario an example of?

Accepted Answer

This scenario is an example of distal causes, as the geographic and environmental conditions from the past have influenced the development and prosperity of East Asian cultures today.

Question 14

Which of the following is true in comparing biological evolution with cultural evolution?

Accepted Answer

Biological evolution involves genetic changes that are passed on faithfully from one generation to the next, while cultural evolution involves the transmission of ideas and behaviors that are often subject to variation and modification. Therefore, biological evolution is more faithful than cultural evolution. The other choices are incorrect: A is false because both types of evolution occur slowly over many generations; C is false because both forms of evolution can result in adaptations that increase survival and reproduction, not just greater numbers of offspring; D is false because there is no evidence to suggest that biological evolution is quicker than cultural evolution, and the possibility of horizontal cultural transmission from multiple people can actually facilitate learning; and E is false because the usefulness of ideas and traits depends on the environment and context in which they are expressed, and is not inherent to one form of evolution over the other.

Question 15

The considerable cultural differences between the large Nuer tribes and the smaller,less powerful Dinka tribes of southern Sudan indicates that

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The significant cultural differences between the Nuer and Dinka tribes suggest that transmitted culture has a substantial impact on shaping cultural practices and beliefs within different communities. This indicates that cultural transmission plays a significant role in shaping human behavior and cultural diversity.

Question 16

In biological evolution,the unit of transmission is a gene.In cultural evolution,the unit of transmission is an idea.Comparing biological and cultural evolution,which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

In cultural evolution, ideas can be transmitted even if they are not adaptive, unlike genes in biological evolution which generally need to be adaptive to be passed on.

Question 17

Dynamic social impact theory can explain why

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Question 18

Takeshi discovers a lot of tips and tricks to give him an easier time playing his favorite computer game,which he proceeds to tell all of his gaming buddies.Which of the following does this best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

The scenario described best illustrates horizontal transmission, which refers to the spread of culture, ideas, or behaviors among peers or individuals in a social network. Takeshi is sharing his gaming tips and tricks with his gaming buddies, which is an example of how information can spread laterally or horizontally through social connections.

Question 19

Which of the following depicts an evoked culture?

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Question 20

What is a proximal cause for why a small group of Spaniards was able to conquer the Incan empire?

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The proximal cause for why a small group of Spaniards was able to conquer the Incan empire was because they had better weapons than the Incans. Spanish conquistadors had access to steel weapons, gunpowder, and armor, which were far superior to the weapons that the Incas had. This technological advantage gave them a significant edge in combat.

Quiz 3: Cultural Evolution

A key difference between evoked culture and transmitted culture is that

Whereas _ describe(s) explanations using factors that occurred a long time ago,_ describe(s) explanations using factors that have direct and immediate effects.

The finding that the prevalence of parasites in a region correlates positively with the degree that people value physical attractiveness is argued to be evidence for

Based on research about cultural transmission,which of the following YouTube advertisements is the LEAST likely to be spread to other people?

In a gardening competition,the Martian's steel tools allowed them to easily defeat the Earthlings,who used wooden tools.Which of the following best describes why the Martians defeated the Earthlings?

A few townsfolk begin a movement promoting social harmony.Over time,they expand the movement by interacting with other townsfolk.Soon,they have influenced the whole town to join in the movement.This best illustrates which of the following?

Ecology and sex roles are related in the sense that

According to Jared Diamond,why were the germs brought by the Spaniards so much deadlier to the Incans than the Incan germs were to the Spaniards?

Which of the following is an example of a proximal cause?

Which of the following is NOT a plausible response to the argument that cultural evolution is somehow better than biological evolution?

Which of the following does NOT show the importance of transmitted culture?

East Asia is at a similar latitude to a region with many easily domesticated plants and animals.These early conditions benefit East Asian cultures such that they propelled these cultures to prosperity today.What is this scenario an example of?

Which of the following is true in comparing biological evolution with cultural evolution?

The considerable cultural differences between the large Nuer tribes and the smaller,less powerful Dinka tribes of southern Sudan indicates that

In biological evolution,the unit of transmission is a gene.In cultural evolution,the unit of transmission is an idea.Comparing biological and cultural evolution,which of the following is FALSE?

Dynamic social impact theory can explain why

Takeshi discovers a lot of tips and tricks to give him an easier time playing his favorite computer game,which he proceeds to tell all of his gaming buddies.Which of the following does this best illustrate?

Which of the following depicts an evoked culture?

What is a proximal cause for why a small group of Spaniards was able to conquer the Incan empire?

Quiz 3: Cultural Evolution

A key difference between evoked culture and transmitted culture is that

Whereas _____________ describe(s) explanations using factors that occurred a long time ago,_____________ describe(s) explanations using factors that have direct and immediate effects.

The finding that the prevalence of parasites in a region correlates positively with the degree that people value physical attractiveness is argued to be evidence for

Based on research about cultural transmission,which of the following YouTube advertisements is the LEAST likely to be spread to other people?

In a gardening competition,the Martian's steel tools allowed them to easily defeat the Earthlings,who used wooden tools.Which of the following best describes why the Martians defeated the Earthlings?

A few townsfolk begin a movement promoting social harmony.Over time,they expand the movement by interacting with other townsfolk.Soon,they have influenced the whole town to join in the movement.This best illustrates which of the following?

Ecology and sex roles are related in the sense that

According to Jared Diamond,why were the germs brought by the Spaniards so much deadlier to the Incans than the Incan germs were to the Spaniards?

Which of the following is an example of a proximal cause?

Which of the following is NOT a plausible response to the argument that cultural evolution is somehow better than biological evolution?

Which of the following does NOT show the importance of transmitted culture?

East Asia is at a similar latitude to a region with many easily domesticated plants and animals.These early conditions benefit East Asian cultures such that they propelled these cultures to prosperity today.What is this scenario an example of?

Which of the following is true in comparing biological evolution with cultural evolution?

The considerable cultural differences between the large Nuer tribes and the smaller,less powerful Dinka tribes of southern Sudan indicates that

In biological evolution,the unit of transmission is a gene.In cultural evolution,the unit of transmission is an idea.Comparing biological and cultural evolution,which of the following is FALSE?

Dynamic social impact theory can explain why

Takeshi discovers a lot of tips and tricks to give him an easier time playing his favorite computer game,which he proceeds to tell all of his gaming buddies.Which of the following does this best illustrate?

Which of the following depicts an evoked culture?

What is a proximal cause for why a small group of Spaniards was able to conquer the Incan empire?

Whereas _ describe(s) explanations using factors that occurred a long time ago,_ describe(s) explanations using factors that have direct and immediate effects.