Language is an example of material culture.

Chiara,a 14-year-old,is of average height but weighs only 80 pounds.She has lost 30 pounds over the last six months by eating very little and running five miles a day.She is determined not to become overweight and ignores her parents' suggestion that she should eat well-balanced meals.Chiara suffers from

A) bulimia nervosa.
B) a dissociative disorder.
C) anorexia nervosa.
D) a personality disorder.

Which of the following would NOT be considered good advice for someone looking to boost self-esteem?

A) Emphasize your own strengths.
B) Listen to the goals of close confidants.
C) Set a reasonable comparison group.
D) Recognize and eliminate negative self-talk.

"Harvesters must choose between rapid,resource-destructive,short-term,self-interested harvesting ...and restrained,long-term,community- and resource-oriented harvesting" (from Chapter 13 on the environment) .The first of the above two choices would be most strongly endorsed by ______.

A) Robert Gifford
B) Adam Smith
C) Garrett Hardin
D) William Lloyd

The desire to differentiate yourself from others by emphasizing your unique values and traits is most common among those who value

A) group identification.
B) collectivism.
C) respect for the elderly.
D) individualism.

Because anger is such a negative emotion,you should never express it.