The idea of ​​using a holistic approach in anthropology is not only demonstrated in these works, but the disadvantages of not using holism are also shown. When it comes to perspective, the individual's point of view and the relationship it has to the topic or area of ​​study are of vital importance. Any preconceived notions you have going into a study can affect the process and validity of gathering information in the form of facts. In the story, the men were unable to gather reliable information because they had already decided how the elephant looked and behaved. Anderson, however, was able to observe from both the participant's and spectator's perspectives while gathering information regarding her various study cultures. One's culture provides a frame of reference that places limits on how people of different cultures look at each other (Tversky and Kahneman). If one only has knowledge and experience of their native culture, they will have difficulty understanding the world around them