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Mr.Thesaxman

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Today, evolutionary anthropologists or behavioral ecologists look at how a behavioral characteristic may be __________.
 
  A) adaptive for an individual in a given environment
  B) adaptive for a group in a given environment
  C) maladaptive for an individual in any environment
  D) maladaptive for a group in any environment

Question 2

What was one of the ways that Franz Boas brought about the end of the evolutionism period in early anthropology?
 
  A) He was strongly opposed to race theory, and emphasized the importance of cultural context.
  B) He disagreed with the dependence on fieldwork and encouraged more theoretical research.
  C) Boas was the first to consider adaptation to environmental conditions as a major factor for cultural traits.
  D) Boas was the only anthropologist to work with subjects from developing nations.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A




Mr.Thesaxman

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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