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Definition:
To mix up or jumble something in a confused way.
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vocabulary list
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Culture | Culture in Cultural Anthropology refers to the shared beliefs, customs, values, and practices of a specific group of people. |
| Ethnography | Ethnography is the systematic study and description of cultures through participant observation and interviews, often resulting in written texts. |
| Kinship | Kinship refers to the social relationships and connections based on shared ancestry, marriage, adoption, or other culturally recognized connections. |
| Social organization | Social organization refers to the way in which a society structures relationships, roles, and responsibilities among its members. |
| Cultural relativism | Cultural relativism is the belief that cultural practices and beliefs should be understood in the context of that culture's values and norms. |
| Cultural ecology | Cultural ecology is the study of how human societies adapt to their environments, focusing on the relationship between culture and ecology. |
| Participant observation | Participant observation is a research method in cultural anthropology where the researcher actively participates in the community being studied. |
| Cultural diffusion | Cultural diffusion refers to the spread of cultural beliefs, practices, and innovations from one society to another through contact and interaction. |
| Physical Anthropology | Physical Anthropology is a subfield of anthropology that focuses on the study of human evolution, biological variability, and primates. |
| Evolution | Evolution in Physical Anthropology refers to the process of change in species over time, leading to biodiversity and adaptation. |
| Primates | Primates are a diverse group of mammals that includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians, characterized by grasping hands and forward-facing eyes. |
| Hominids | Hominids are a group of primates including modern humans and their extinct ancestors, characterized by bipedal locomotion and large brains. |
| Genetics | Genetics in Physical Anthropology is the study of how genes influence human variation, evolution, and adaptation to different environments. |
| Fossils | Fossils are the preserved remains or impressions of organisms that lived in the past, providing insight into evolutionary history. |
| Adaptation | Adaptation in physical anthropology refers to the process by which organisms evolve traits to better survive in their environment. |
| Human Variation | Human variation in physical anthropology refers to the diversity in physical traits, such as skin color or body shape, among human populations. |
| Language | Language in Linguistic Anthropology refers to the system of communication used by a particular culture, encompassing words, grammar, and symbols. |
| culture | Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, practices, and symbols that shape a group's way of life and communication. |
| communication | Communication in Linguistic Anthropology refers to the study of how language and other forms of expression shape social interactions. |
| sociolinguistics | Sociolinguistics is the study of how social factors influence language use, variation, and attitudes in a particular society. |
| discourse analysis | Discourse analysis in Linguistic Anthropology is the study of language use in social interactions to understand cultural meanings. |
| ethnography | Ethnography in linguistic anthropology is the study of language and communication within a specific cultural group through field research. |
| linguistic relativity | Linguistic relativity refers to the idea that language influences thought and perception, shaping how individuals understand and interpret the world. |
| phonetics | Phonetics is the study of the physical sounds of human speech, including how they are produced, perceived, and represented. |
| Participant observation | Participant observation is a research method in which the anthropologist immerses themselves in the culture being studied as a participant. |
| Cultural relativism | Cultural relativism in Applied Anthropology is the belief that cultures should be understood in their own context without judgment. |
| Ethnography | Ethnography in applied anthropology involves immersive fieldwork to understand and describe the culture and practices of a specific group. |
| Applied research | Applied research in applied anthropology refers to the practical application of anthropological theories and methods to address real-world problems. |
| Cultural sensitivity | Cultural sensitivity in Applied Anthropology refers to understanding and respecting diverse cultural beliefs, values, and practices when conducting research or interventions. |
| Cross-cultural communication | Cross-cultural communication in Applied Anthropology is the study of how people from different cultures interact and communicate effectively. |
| Fieldwork | Fieldwork in applied anthropology involves conducting research in real-world settings to understand and address social issues and cultural dynamics. |
| Community development | Community development in Applied Anthropology refers to collaborative efforts to improve social, economic, and environmental conditions within a specific community. |
| Culture-bound syndromes | Culture-bound syndromes are specific clusters of symptoms recognized only within certain cultural groups, shaped by local beliefs and values. |
| Biomedical model | The biomedical model in medical anthropology focuses on understanding health and illness through biological and physiological factors. |
| Ethnomedicine | Ethnomedicine refers to the study of traditional healing practices and beliefs within a specific cultural group or society. |
| Sociocultural factors | Sociocultural factors in Medical Anthropology refer to how social and cultural influences impact health, illness, and healthcare practices. |
| Health disparities | Health disparities refer to differences in health outcomes between different social groups, often influenced by structural inequalities and systemic discrimination. |
| Traditional healing practices | Traditional healing practices refer to culturally-specific methods used by indigenous communities to address physical, mental, and spiritual health issues. |
| Medical pluralism | Medical pluralism refers to the coexistence of multiple medical systems and practices within a society, often blending traditional and modern medicine. |