Benedict applied her approach in the study of basic culture patterns and personality configuration o...........

Sociology Preliminary Sciology of Culture

Benedict applied her approach in the study of basic culture patterns and personality configuration of two important societies.

1. Zuni Indians of the South Western united States

2. Kwakiutl Indians of the North West coast.

3. Trobiriand islanders

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.

1, 2

2 only

1, 2, 3

1 only

- Ruth Benedict, in her influential work "Patterns of Culture," analyzed how entire societies develop unique personality configurations.

- She studied the Zuni Indians of the Southwestern United States, focusing on their peaceful, cooperative culture.

- She also explored the Kwakiutl Indians of the Northwest Coast, whose culture was more competitive and individualistic.

- Trobriand Islanders were studied in great detail by Bronislaw Malinowski, not Benedict.

Reviewing the options:

- Option 1 (1, 2): Correct. Benedict's comparative studies were among the Zuni and the Kwakiutl.

- Option 2 (2 only): Incorrect. Benedict studied both Zuni and Kwakiutl.

- Option 3 (1, 2, 3): Incorrect. She did not study Trobrianders.

- Option 4 (1 only): Incorrect. Neglects her work with the Kwakiutl.

Correct Answer: Option 1 (1, 2).

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