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Define cognitive anthropology and give an example of a cognitive approach in the discipline.
 
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The process of learning to be a member of a particular cultural group is called __________.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Cognitive anthropology is a theoretical approach that defines culture in terms of the rules and meanings underlying human behavior, rather than behavior itself. Examples include ethnoscience, ethnobotany, or ethnomedicine.

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enculturation




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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Excellent


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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