Ant 2301 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Anthropology is the study of ________________. Human Beings What are the 4 sub fields of anthropology? - Cultural anthropology - Archaeology - Linguistic anthropology - Physical anthropology _________________ theory tries to explain human biology (anatomy, brains, psychology, behavior) through evolution and natural selection. Evolutionary Ex: the mating systems of primates determines their sexual dimorphism, group size, canine size, testes size, mate guarding behavior, etc.

A bias leads us toselect information that supports our views or beliefs William Masters and Virginia Johnson's research findings upheld Sigmund Freud's work on vaginal and clitoral orgasm.False The development of Kinsey's Heterosexual-Homosexual Rating Scale was an attempt torepresent a proportion of an individual's sexual behaviors with the same or other sex The "phallic fallacy" is the mistaken belief that one's experiences and values are shared by othersFalse In the context o...

Mieko and James had unprotected sex for an entire year. What is the likelihood that Mieko became pregnant? 85 percent True of False: A woman's ability to become pregnant does not return quickly when a birth control patch is discontinued. False A similarity between the Fem Cap and the diaphragm is both ________. Are defined as barrier methods True of False: The contraceptive patch releases synthetic estrogen and progestin. True Celibacy includes the avoidance of sexual activity. True

A major limitation of correlational studies is that they cannotindicate which variable causes the other to change. A criticism of the clinical research method is that it lacks depth.False. Danny, one among the many volunteers selected for a study on the sexual behavior of married men, lies about his sexual fetish and the frequency of intercourse in a week. He has casual sex outside marriage but does not reveal it. Which of the following sex research methods is most likely to have been ...

What is sexuality? Why do we care to understand it? - Sexuality is more than just sex. It is a dimension of one's personality which includes feelings and behaviors, shaped by ethnic, cultural, and religious boundaries. What is anthropology? - The holistic study of human kind, past, present, and future. What are the four subfields of anthropology? - 1. Cultural: contemporary societies and their variations in thoughts and beliefs. 2. Linguistic: variation of communication and roots of langu...

ANT 2301 Exam 1 Review 15-17 Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which of the following statements about biological evolution is false? a. Species change over time. b. Natural selection produces changes in species. c. Individuals in a population evolve. d. Different species may share a common ancestor. e. Most populations are genetically diverse. 2. Which of the following descriptions of the gene pool shown below is c...

Lecture Quizzes - Modules 8-14 The last stage of flirting is called ________. - Synchronization There are some major warning signs of Communication issues that can lead to problems in a relationship. These are: - Criticism Contempt Defensiveness Stonewalling _______ and ________ are leading more people (especially late adolescents) to turn to casual sex or hooking up. - Earlier puberty Cultural delay of marriage According to one report, about _______ of US college females reported hook...

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