Chapter 3 14 Applied Anthropology

Chapter 3 — Applied Anthropology
1. Applied anthropologists who use their anthropological knowledge in their places of employment are most accurately
called:
a. occupational anthropologists.
b. development anthropologists.
c. employment anthropologists.
d. practicing anthropologists.
e. practical anthropologists.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Applied Anthropology, p. 52
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Cult.Ferr.10.3.1 - What is applied anthropology?
2. Anthropology aimed very purposefully at practical results is referred to as:

a. modernization anthropology.
b. applied anthropology.
c. theoretical anthropology.
d. new age anthropology.
e. globalization anthropology.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
3. Applied anthropology includes all of the following EXCEPT:

a. postmodern anthropology.
b. advocacy anthropology.
c. practical anthropology.
d. development anthropology.
e. action anthropology.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
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4. Supporters of applied anthropological research:

a. seldom include either private or international agencies.
b. usually involve private donations.
c. rarely include nonprofit organizations, but often include federal agencies.
d. often include national and international agencies and private organizations.
e. usually include only governments involved in the research.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Applied Anthropology, p. 52, 54
5. Which statement about applied anthropology is true?

a. It has always been more prestigious than theoretical anthropology.
b. It is less popular today than it was 20 years ago.
c. It is primarily aimed at testing new theories.
d. It is carried out exclusively in developing countries.
e. It is problem-oriented.
ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1
6. Applied and theoretical anthropology have:

a. always used distinctive methodologies.
b. never had much to contribute to each other.
c. developed alongside each other from the early beginnings of the discipline.
d. always obtained funding from different sources.
e. worked in extremely different field settings.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Cult.Ferr.10.3.2 - How does applied anthropology differ from ethnographic
anthropology?

7. All of the following statements best describe applied anthropology EXCEPT:

a. it uses rapid ethnographic assessment.
b. it helps solve societal problems.
c. it is usually collaborative.
d. it involves the most intensive focus on theory testing.
e. it involves fieldwork of several weeks to several months.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Applied Anthropology, p. 53-54
anthropology?
8. Applied anthropology is more _______ than theoretical anthropology.

a. time-consuming
b. focused on theory
c. collaborative
d. prestigious
e. focused on interviewing
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
9. Which of the following statements about applied anthropology is true?

a. Some of the major subfields evolved out of applied anthropology.
b. The second Code of Ethics for the profession of anthropology was established by applied anthropology.
c. Applied anthropology began as a subfield in the late 1950s and focused on developing nations.
d. There is no separate organization (or society) for applied anthropologists.
e. Applied anthropology is less important today than it was in the early days of anthropology.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Recent History of Applied Anthropology. p. 55
anthropology?

10. Which of the following specialties did NOT emerge from the practice of applied anthropology?
a. Environmental anthropology
b. Cultural anthropology
c. Medical anthropology
d. Political anthropology
e. Educational anthropology
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Recent History of Applied Anthropology. p.55
anthropology?
11. Applied and theoretical anthropologists have:

a. for the most part, received the same form of training.
b. a very different methodology from each other.
c. both avoided extreme forms of participant observation.
d. almost never involved the same personnel.
e. not distinguished the types of work they do.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
12. Which statement about applied anthropology is FALSE?

a. Since the 1970s, applied anthropologists increasingly work as full-time employees of hiring agencies.
b. Approximately 30% of doctoral anthropologists today work outside of an academic setting.
c. Federal legislation has mandated that policy research can be effectively carried out by cultural anthropologists.
d. Applied anthropology is now considered mandatory in all university doctoral programs.
e. There has been a growth in the Master's programs of applied anthropology.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
anthropology?

13. Alexander Ervin suggested there are five types of cultural anthropology along a continuum. Which of the following is
NOT one of the types of cultural anthropology he proposed?
a. Studies of social issues
b. Applied anthropology
c. Policy studies
d. Ethnography
e. Practicing ethnology
ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
14. Which of the following types of cultural anthropology would be considered the LEAST applied in its focus?
a. Ethnography
b. Studies of social issues
c. Practicing anthropology
d. Policy studies
e. Applied anthropology
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
15. Which of the following is not an ethical responsibility for anthropologists?

a. People studied
b. Businesses and financial institutions
c. Host governments
d. Students
e. Colleagues
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: The Ethics of Cultural Anthropology: Ethnographic and Applied, p. 59
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Cult.Ferr.10.3.4 - What ethical dilemmas do applied anthropologists face when they
conduct fieldwork?

16. What was Project Camelot?

a. A policy by the U.S. government to improve relations with Vietnam after the war
b. A project developed by the U.S. Army to study the languages and cultures of the Middle East
c. A project sponsored by the U.S. Army to study causes of civil unrest in developing countries
d. A project to involve anthropologists as spies in Iraq and Afghanistan
e. A project designed to involve anthropologists as advisors to President Kennedy during the early 1960s
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
conduct fieldwork?
17. How is applied anthropology today different from that of the 1950s and 1960s?
a. Today, more than 90% of all anthropologists work outside of the academic setting.
b. In the past two decades, most applied work has been conducted by professors in academic settings.
c. Applied anthropologists today are more likely to be academics than government agents.
d. More of the new applied anthropologists are full-time employees of government or non-profit agencies.
e. Today, applied anthropologists work in both national and international settings.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
18. Which ethical responsibility requires that the anthropologist seek informed consent?
a. Responsibility to one's own and host governments
b. Responsibility to the people studied
c. Responsibility to students and trainees
d. Responsibility to funders and employers
e. Responsibility to the discipline and to social science
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
conduct fieldwork?

19. The U.S. Army military intelligence support program in which anthropologists are hired to provide military with more
understanding of the local population is called:
a. Human Terrain System.
b. Humane Terror System.
c. Project Camelot.
d. Middle East Enterprises.
e. Cultural Objective Institute.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
conduct fieldwork?
20. A specialized role in which an applied anthropologist interprets research findings so that policy makers, planners and
administrators can make more culturally sensitive decisions is that of:
a. research analyst.
b. expert witness.
c. impact assessor.
d. trainer.
e. advocate.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Specialized Roles of Applied Anthropologists, p. 60
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Cult.Ferr.10.3.3 - What specialized roles do applied anthropologists play?
21. A specialized role in which an applied anthropologist conducts a fairly specialized type of research designed to
determine whether a proposed program or project is needed is that of:
a. advocate.
b. needs assessor.
c. impact assessor.
d. expert witness.
e. cultural broker.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1

22. Which of the following is good advice for those who wish to be more involved with federal agencies as an
anthropologist, according to Shirley Fiske?
a. Prepare with training specific to government work.
b. Do not get involved in large social networks prior to employment.
c. Get widespread field experience prior to anthropological training so that you can work without prejudice.
d. Attend all governmental meetings and see what topics are not popular.
e. Travel extensively in one area of the United States.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
23. What is the primary assumption of the Internal Review Board (IRB) when they review research proposals from
anthropologists?
a. Certain research projects do not need to be reviewed at all by the IRB.
b. Anthropology is the only ethical discipline in the university.
c. All social scientists do research that imperils studied populations.
d. All anthropologists have been well-equipped with an understanding of ethics prior to proposing research.
e. There is no such thing as a benign research proposal.
ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1
conduct fieldwork?
24. A specialized role in which an applied anthropologist presents culturally relevant research findings as part of a
judicial proceeding is called a(n):
a. advocate.
b. cultural broker.
c. expert witness.
d. policy researcher.
e. needs assessor.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1

25. Mark Schuller's work with displaced Haitians following the 2010 earthquake is considered part of which specialty in
applied anthropology?
a. Medical anthropology
b. Environmental anthropology
c. Development anthropology
d. Urban anthropology
e. Ecological anthropology
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Examples of Applied Anthropology, p. 61
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Cult.Ferr.10.3.6 - How can one apply anthropology in the real world?
26. Susan Andreatta’s work studying the effects of agrochemicals on various Caribbean islands is considered part of
which specialty of applied anthropology?
a. Medical anthropology
b. Environmental anthropology
c. Development anthropology
e. Ecological anthropology
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
27. Development anthropologists are encouraged to do all of the following to improve the lives of those they study
EXCEPT:
a. gather data on the specific conditions.
b. interview and survey individuals to better understand the nature of the problem.
c. create a list of necessary changes.
d. present the list of needs to those most challenged so that they can locate responsible parties themselves.
e. be involved in action and advocacy to help those under stress.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1

28. As part of her study, Andreatta found all of the following EXCEPT:
a. there was an increase in the chicken population on each of the farms as a way of removing biocide debris.
b. the biocides often contaminated other farm products.
c. there was misuse of chemicals on the farm products.
d. workers did not use protective clothing when mixing the chemicals.
e. workers did not have access to the directions for mixing the chemicals.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
29. Agrochemicals were harmful to the farmers in the Caribbean area because:
a. they were mismanaged and caused the farmers to become dependent on other crops.
b. they were imported and caused political problems.
c. they were expensive and caused poverty.
d. they were misused and caused health problems.
e. they were not effective.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
30. Which applied anthropologist worked with internally displaced persons to help them identify health hazards and
request better subsistence housing?
a. Susan Andreatta
b. Mark Schuller
c. Franz Boas
d. Conrad Arensberg
e. Margaret Mead
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1

31. What are sphere minimum standards?

a. Recommended daily allowances of vitamins and minerals for decent health
b. Educational standards that are considered to be the basic minimum needs of every individual
c. Public health standards for large groups of people living under temporary arrangements
d. List of anthropological ethical standards for doing health work with refugees
e. Maximum numbers of individuals with whom a single anthropologist can work on an applied project
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
32. Susan Andreatta worked with all of the following individuals in efforts to improve living conditions for Caribbean
farmers EXCEPT:
a. farm owners.
b. farm laborers.
c. government officials.
d. local business owners.
e. international corporations.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
33. All of the following are ways that Andreatta suggested that farming in the Caribbean area could be improved
EXCEPT:
a. mixing instructions should be available on the packaging of the products.
b. government officials could better regulate the importation of these chemicals.
c. corporations should work directly with farmers to better market the chemicals.
d. government officials could oversee better training in the use of these chemicals.
e. some chemicals should be banned from use.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1

34. The conclusion of various applied anthropology projects is that anthropologists need to be:
a. more vocal in public policy decision-making.
b. less involved in local issues and planning.
c. more focused on obtaining political positions where they can make a difference.
d. more involved with corporations in the development of financially-successful products.
e. working better to educate others to become anthropologists.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: The Greater Use of Anthropological Knowledge, p. 64
35. Which of the following best identifies biocides?

a. Herbicides used by large corporations as a way of maximizing production
b. A rather large variety of insecticides produced in Third World societies
c. Pesticides made of organic materials, which are less harmful on the environment
d. A type of agrochemical only used on banana plants
e. Types of agrochemicals used to protect plants against insects, fungi, and weeds
ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Examples of Applied Anthropology, p. 63-64
36. All of the following were detrimentally affected by the use of biocides on three Caribbean islands EXCEPT:
a. drinking water.
b. chickens.
c. fish.
d. wild rice.
e. strawberries.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1

37. Which of the following is NOT a recent growth area for careers in practicing and applying anthropology?
a. Water resource management
b. University researcher
c. Forestry
d. Media and broadcasting
e. Military
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Career Opportunities in Applied Anthropology, p. 65
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Cult.Ferr.10.3.5 - What job opportunities are available for students of applied
anthropology?
38. Applied anthropology jobs in public or nonprofit sectors generally:

a. have lower salaries than those in the private sector.
b. have higher salaries than those in the private sector.
c. involve more international travel.
d. require higher academic degrees than those in the private sector.
e. are more easily obtained than those in the private sector.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
39. Most medical anthropologists hold which of the following university degree?
a. Bachelor of Arts
b. Bachelor of Science
c. Doctorate
d. Specialist's degree
e. Master's in Business
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
anthropology?

40. Anthropological research provides an important source for understanding culture change and adaptation. Today, in
the United States:
a. anthropologists are increasingly used in public policy decision-making.
b. there are fewer anthropologists engaged in public policy decision-making.
c. anthropologists are more involved in creating public policy than working in underdeveloped nations.
d. anthropologists no longer value their role within their government.
e. anthropologists tend to work primarily with geologists and geographers.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
41. What is ethnomedicine?

a. It is the development of native doctors and clinics as a way to deal with chronic health problems.
b. It is the marketing and distribution of herbs and natural remedies.
c. It is the use of psychology and Western medicine as a way to treat the whole person.
d. It is the practice of medicine within an ethnically diverse segment of the population.
e. It is a local approach to health care that is culturally relevant.
ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
42. If you were interested in teaching migrants about the best way to prevent erosion in new farming communities, what
type of anthropologist are you most likely to be?
a. Business anthropologist
b. Medical anthropologist
c. Development anthropologist
d. Environmental anthropologist
e. Educational anthropologist
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
anthropology?

43. Which type of applied anthropologist most likely would work with the Center for Disease Control (CDC)?
a. Educational anthropologist
b. Medical anthropologist
c. Business anthropologist
d. Development anthropologist
e. Environmental anthropologist
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
44. A student who has completed a Bachelor’s degree in anthropology is best prepared to:
a. work as a theoretical anthropologist.
b. work as an applied anthropologist.
c. serve as an apprentice with other anthropologists in order to train for fieldwork.
d. work as a school teacher in other countries.
e. provide valuable skills and insights in a variety of jobs.
ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
45. Which terminal academic degree is usually needed in order to work as a professional anthropologist?
a. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
b. Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
c. Master of Arts (M.A.)
d. Master of Science (M.S.)
e. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Career Opportunities in Applied Anthropology, p. 67-68
anthropology?

46. A traveler in Jakarta, Indonesia, witnessed a very interesting practice of ethnomedicine designed to lower blood
pressure and relieve pain. What was it?
a. They were bathing in Coca Cola, allowing the seltzer to bubble around their bodies.
b. They were laying on train tracks to sense small electric charges.
c. They were eating various types of local insects believed to be therapeutic.
d. They were covering themselves in manure and then sun-bathing.
e. They were bathing in aspirin dissolved in gasoline.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
47. What is the leading environmental cause of death?

a. Hurricanes and tsunamis
b. Chemical poisoning
c. Cooking stoves
d. Cars
e. Earthquakes
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
48. Policy researcher, needs assessor, and advocate are all:

a. specialized features of applied anthropology.
b. specialized roles for applied anthropologists.
c. professions that depend on anthropologists.
d. fields of research that focus exclusively on culture and culture change.
e. areas of government employment for anthropologists.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Specialized Roles of Applied Anthropologists, p. 60-61

49. The ethnographic study of adolescent drug dealers is best considered a part of which specialty of cultural
anthropology?
a. Political anthropology
b. Medical anthropology
c. Urban anthropology
d. Environmental anthropology
e. Educational anthropology
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
50. The study of the socioeconomic barriers to biogas in China is within which specialized approach in cultural
anthropology?
a. Environmental anthropology
b. Development anthropology
c. Medical anthropology
e. Postmodern anthropology
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
51. Most applied anthropologists are cultural anthropologists.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
anthropology?

52. Only pure anthropology is based on problem-oriented research.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
53. Unlike cultural anthropologists, archaeologists and physical anthropologists do not do applied research.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
54. Applied anthropology has been in decline since the 1990s.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
55. The line between pure and applied anthropology is not clear because both groups receive similar training and use
similar methods.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
anthropology?

56. Applied anthropologists played an important policy role in WWII.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
57. Studies of social issues are considered less applied than policy studies, according to the continuum suggested by
Alexander Ervin.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
58. Project Camelot was a military exercise devised by academic anthropologists to help understand the Soviet Union
during the Cold War.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
conduct fieldwork?
59. Today, anthropologists do not work with the U.S. government because of ethical conflicts.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
conduct fieldwork?

60. Anthropologists have the highest ethical responsibility to protect the people with whom they work.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
conduct fieldwork?
61. The anthropologist as trainer adopts what is essentially a teaching role on a project.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
62. A culture broker serves as an active supporter of a particular group of people.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
63. Mark Schuller worked with displaced persons in Sudan.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
64. Biocides are a healthy alternative to chemical fertilizers.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1

65. Free-market economies are areas in which anthropologists can contribute a great deal to the debate.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
66. There are more anthropologists working today to influence public policy decisions than there were 50 years ago.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
67. Wildlife management is an area of recent growth for applied anthropologists.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
68. Development anthropology takes international development and aid as its focus.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
anthropology?

69. Anthropologists usually only need a Master’s degree in order to work as a professional in their field.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
70. Anthropologists can work in a variety of careers.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
71. What is the difference between applied and practicing anthropology?

ANSWER: Applied work on projects and research in order to improve contemporary lives, while
practicing work as applied anthropologists on their job or as their employment (part of a
business, usually).
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Applied Anthropology, p. 53, 54
anthropology?
72. Why is applied anthropology associated with problem-oriented research?

ANSWER: The goal is to assist in addressing societal problems.
POINTS: 1
73. Identify three organizations that support applied anthropological research.

ANSWER: USAID, World Bank, WHO, Ford Foundation, Population Council, BIA, USDA, and
private corporations, etc.
POINTS: 1
anthropology?

74. Compare applied and theoretical anthropology. List at least three characteristics that they share.
ANSWER: They share a similar methodology, similar personnel, similar training, and parallel
development historically.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Recent History of Applied Anthropology. p. 53-55
anthropology?
75. Name the five types of cultural anthropology proposed by Alexander Ervin as a continuum from pure to applied
anthropology. Make sure that they are named in order.
ANSWER: The five types are basic ethnography/ethnology, studied of social issues, policy studies,
applied anthropology and practicing anthropology.
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
76. What two primary trends have contributed to the movement of applied anthropology out of the academic setting?
ANSWER: The two primary changes are that the market for academic jobs has declined and there
has been an increase in federal legislation mandating policy research.
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
77. Name the six ethical responsibilities of anthropologists.

ANSWER: These are responsibilities to people studied, public, discipline, students, sponsors, and
governments.
POINTS: 1
conduct fieldwork?
78. What is a cultural broker?

ANSWER: This role may involve serving as a liaison between the program planner and
administrators on one hand and local ethnic communities on the other, or between
mainstream hospital personnel and their ethnically distinct patients.
POINTS: 1

79. What negative effects did the use of biocides have on Antiqua, Barbados, and St. Vincent?
ANSWER: They contaminated other food crops, killed chickens that got exposed, and leached into
the drinking water.
POINTS: 1
80. What is the process that is involved in becoming a professional practicing anthropologist?
ANSWER: The most customary process is to complete a Ph.D. in Anthropology.
POINTS: 1
81. Applied anthropology is primarily supported by both private and public organizations. What roles would you anticipate
these organizations playing in the process of addressing change? Why would they be interested in supporting an
applied anthropology project?
ANSWER: Will vary
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
82. Why do you think anthropologists do not customarily do both applied and theoretical research?
ANSWER: Will vary
POINTS: 1
83. Discuss the significance of applied anthropology in the history of the U.S. Give examples.
ANSWER: Will vary
POINTS: 1
anthropology?

84. Alexander Ervin suggests that cultural anthropology is more like a continuum from very pure forms of research to
the most applied aspects. Illustrate and provide an example that you choose for each of the five “areas” of cultural
anthropology from the most pure and theoretical to the most applied. Your examples do not need to be projects that
have occurred, but, rather, may be projects that would be interesting to do.
ANSWER: Will vary
POINTS: 1
anthropology?
85. In what specific ways could applied anthropologists be used to facilitate the stabilization and reconstruction of Iraq
and/or Afghanistan in the aftermath of the recent war?
ANSWER: Will vary
POINTS: 1
86. There are at least 10 specialized roles that an anthropologist can take on an applied project. Choose two of these
roles and compare and contrast them. How would the anthropologist’s daily work and involvement change as a
result of occupying one of these roles rather than the other?
ANSWER: Will vary
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Specialized Roles of Applied Anthropologists, p. 60-61
87. Using the data you learned from the various applied projects highlighted in Chapter 3, what conclusions can you
make about applied anthropological work? Try to list at least five major conclusions.
ANSWER: Will vary
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Examples of Applied Anthropology, p. 61-64
88. What are the ethical responsibilities of anthropologists and why are these important?
ANSWER: Will vary
POINTS: 1
conduct fieldwork?

89. Describe the various career opportunities in anthropology.

ANSWER: Will vary
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Career Opportunities in Applied Anthropology, p. 65-69
anthropology?
90. How can applied anthropology help with real-world problems?

ANSWER: Will vary
POINTS: 1

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Chapter 3 — Applied Anthropology

2. Anthropology aimed very purposefully at practical results is referred to as:

3. Applied anthropology includes all of the following EXCEPT:

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4. Supporters of applied anthropological research:

5. Which statement about applied anthropology is true?

6. Applied and theoretical anthropology have:

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7. All of the following statements best describe applied anthropology EXCEPT:

8. Applied anthropology is more _______ than theoretical anthropology.

9. Which of the following statements about applied anthropology is true?

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11. Applied and theoretical anthropologists have:

12. Which statement about applied anthropology is FALSE?

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15. Which of the following is not an ethical responsibility for anthropologists?

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16. What was Project Camelot?

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31. What are sphere minimum standards?

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35. Which of the following best identifies biocides?

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38. Applied anthropology jobs in public or nonprofit sectors generally:

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41. What is ethnomedicine?

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47. What is the leading environmental cause of death?

48. Policy researcher, needs assessor, and advocate are all:

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51. Most applied anthropologists are cultural anthropologists.

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52. Only pure anthropology is based on problem-oriented research.

54. Applied anthropology has been in decline since the 1990s.

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56. Applied anthropologists played an important policy role in WWII.

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62. A culture broker serves as an active supporter of a particular group of people.

63. Mark Schuller worked with displaced persons in Sudan.

64. Biocides are a healthy alternative to chemical fertilizers.

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67. Wildlife management is an area of recent growth for applied anthropologists.

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70. Anthropologists can work in a variety of careers.

71. What is the difference between applied and practicing anthropology?

72. Why is applied anthropology associated with problem-oriented research?

73. Identify three organizations that support applied anthropological research.

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77. Name the six ethical responsibilities of anthropologists.

78. What is a cultural broker?

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