processual and post-processual interpretations

Question 1

processual interpretations

Answer 1

functioning of societies using two different types of models grounded (ecological and materialistic views of culture)

Question 2

processual interpretations systems models

Answer 2

view society as composed of different parts and focus on the study of these different parts and how they interact - to monitor the flow of matter, energy, and information within and between systems

Question 3

two types of systems available

Answer 3

closed systems and open systems

Question 4

closed systems

Answer 4

exchange matter, energy and information only internally
have inputs and outputs to maintain equilibrium in closed system

Question 5

open systems

Answer 5

exchange matter, energy and information freely between systems -change coming from inside or outside

Question 6

models of change

Answer 6

factors involved in cultural adaptation are thought to be of two types
- single factors that cause change
- multiple, interrelated factors that cause change

Question 7

post processual observe two important deficits in the processual approach

Answer 7

• individuals and smaller interest groups did not really factor into these explanations
• change must be both initiated and accepted by members of a community