Question

Anthropologists have been studying the role of soybean curd and related products in the culture of Hong Kong. The researchers interview people about how frequently they eat soybean products, where they eat them (at home or in restaurants), and during what time of day they eat them. The researchers also ask people about how they prepare soybean products, where they obtain soybean products, and any beliefs they might have about the soybean products (such as their nutritional value). The data are used to assess the role of soybean products in the culture. The researchers are also considering how their findings relate to global soybean consumption patterns.
1. What is the primary field of anthropology addressed in this research?

a. Linguistic anthropology
b. Archaeology
c. Biological anthropology
d. Cultural anthropology

2. Which field of anthropology (other than the one you indicated above) is most related to this research?

a. Biological Anthropology
b. Archaeology
c. Linguistic Anthropology
d. Cultural Anthropology
e. All fields of Anthropology are related to this topic

3. How might this research contribute to a comparative anthropological approach?

a. This research could be used to compare quinoa consumption in other parts of the world.
b. This research could be used to compare biological adaptations across Bolivia.
c. This research could be used to compare quinoa consumption in other primate species.
d. This research could be used to compare quinoa DNA to other plants.

Answer 1

Answer:

Anthropology and Soybean in the Culture of Hong Kong

1. The primary field of anthropology addressed in this research is:

d. Cultural anthropology

2. The field of anthropology (other than the one indicated above) which is most related to this research is:

a. Biological Anthropology

3. The way this research might contribute to a comparative anthropological approach is:

a. This research could be used to compare soybean consumption in other parts of the world.

Explanation:

Cultural anthropology studies the interaction between human beings and their surrounding social ideas, behaviors, and physical environments.  Biological anthropology studies the physical, biological, and behavioral aspects of human beings and other primates.  These two are part of the four fields of Anthropology.  Others include archaeological and linguistic anthropologies.