Anthropology

Part A

“Dumb Ways to Die” – Cultural Logic in Risk Behavior

Directions:

1. Visit  https://www.dumbwaystodie.com/Links to an external site. or download the free mobile app.

2. Play for at least 15 minutes.

3. Take 2 screenshots (you will earn a quiz score of '0' if you fail to submit clear, date and time-stamped screenshots):

· One of a scenario where you “died”

· One where you avoided harm

4. Include the two screenshots along with your answers to the below Reflection.

5. Answer the questions below in 150–200 words total (responses that total less than 150 or more than 200 words will have points deducted accordingly)

. AI Usage follows the enforcement stated in the course syllabus and the University policies governing Academic Integrity

Reflection Questions:

· Which  cultural expectations or  learned behaviors shaped your reaction to the game scenarios?

· How did this activity highlight your  self-awareness or expose parts of your  social identity?

Part B

BitLife – Simulated Personality in a Cultural Context

Directions:

1. Download the free BitLife app or visit the website:  https://bitlifesimulator.io/Links to an external site.

2. Start a new life in a country different from your own.

3. Play until your character reaches at least age 40.

4. Take 3 screenshots (you will earn a quiz score of '0' if you fail to submit clear, date and time-stamped screenshots):

· Character’s birth or early life

· A major life event or decision

· Your character at age 40+

5. Include the two screenshots along with your answers to the below Reflection.

6. Answer the questions below in 150–200 words total (responses that total less than 150 or more than 200 words will have points deducted accordingly)

. AI Usage follows the enforcement stated in the course syllabus and the University policies governing Academic Integrity

Reflection Questions:

· How did your character’s  enculturation shape their decisions, values, or life outcomes?

· Do you think this simulation shows how  core values and  personality are developed across different societies? Briefly explain your answer in your own, original words.

Part C

Directions:

1. Create (or analyze) a playable character in a virtual world such as  The Sims 4,  Genshin Impact,  WoW, or another game with character building.

2. Take 2 screenshots (you will earn a quiz score of '0' if you fail to submit clear, date and time-stamped screenshots):

· Showing the character’s appearance and name

· Showing them in an environment or role (e.g., job, social interaction, quest)

3. Paste the screenshots in your document.

4. Answer the questions below in 150–200 words total (responses that total less than 150 or more than 200 words will have points deducted accordingly)

. AI Usage follows the enforcement stated in the course syllabus and the University policies governing Academic Integrity

Reflection Questions:

· How do the character’s appearance, name, or traits reflect  social identity or  self-definition—either your own or the game world’s?

· In what ways did  you observe or participate in the  enculturation process within the game’s society or system?