Applying Anthropology

Question 1

applied anthropology

Answer 1

using anthropology to solve contemporary problems

Question 2

development anthropology

Answer 2

field that examines the sociocultural dimensions of economic development

Question 3

increased equity

Answer 3

reduction in absolute poverty, with a more even distribution of wealth

Question 4

overinnovation

Answer 4

trying to achieve too much change

Question 5

underdifferentiation

Answer 5

seeing less-developed countries as all the same ignoring cultural diversity

Question 6

anthropology and education

Answer 6

study of students in the context of their family, peers and enculturation

Question 7

urban anthropology

Answer 7

anthropological study of cities and urban life

Question 8

medical anthropology

Answer 8

the comparative, biocultural study of disease, health problems and health care systems

Question 9

disease

Answer 9

a scientifically identified health threat caused by a known pathogen

Question 10

illness

Answer 10

a condition of poor health perceived or felt by an individual

Question 11

health care systems

Answer 11

beliefs, customs and specialists concerned with preventing and curing illness

Question 12

curer

Answer 12

one who diagnoses and treats illness

Question 13

scientific medicine

Answer 13

a health care system based on scientific knowledge and procedures