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Social Science Clinic => Sociology => Anthropology => Topic started by: ec501234 on Jul 10, 2018
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In the ultimatum game, anthropologists found that among foragers:
A) the rules of the game changed, as foragers did not understand how to play.
B) economic decisions were always based on generosity.
C) although there was a high degree of social equality in the society, the players were not generous economically.
D) although there was social inequality in the society, the players were very generous economically.
E) social and economic equality were always the same.
Question 2
Why have anthropologists used the dictator game and the ultimatum game in their study of other cultures?
A) These games help anthropologists understand the importance of play in socialization in other cultures.
B) These games help anthropologists understand the social and cultural dimensions of economic behavior.
C) These games allow anthropologists to test whether people in other cultures can understand games from Western societies.
D) These games allow anthropologists to play with their participants and create much better rapport for the study.
E) Anthropologists do not use these games; they are used by other scholars.
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Answer to Question 1
C
Answer to Question 2
B