Final answer:
The false statement is (a), which inaccurately describes paleoanthropology; it specifically concerns the fossil evidence of human ancestors, as opposed to a general study of historical artifacts. The other statements (b) through (f) reflect accurate aspects of culture, social models, and historical facts.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question seeks to identify which statement is false among several statements related to anthropology and sociology. Upon reviewing the options, it becomes clear that the false statement is (a): paleoanthropology refers to places, objects, structures, buildings, and evidence of past material culture and life that are important to understanding, appreciating, or preserving the past. Paleoanthropology specifically looks at the fossil evidence of humanity's ancestors along with ancient material culture such as tools and other human artifacts; it does not encompass a general study of places, objects, structures, buildings, or evidence of past material culture and life that is not directly related to human ancestors. The field of study that deals with those aspects is usually referred to as archaeology or historical preservation.
Option (b) is correct as symbols and their meanings do vary by culture, while (c) accurately reflects Edward Tylor's definition of culture. The salad bowl model (d) does indeed refer to a multicultural society where different cultures coexist without fully assimilating, much like different ingredients in a salad. Enculturation (e) correctly refers to the social process where culture is learnt and transmitted across generations. Finally, the statement about the Indian boarding school in Carlisle, PA (f) is historically accurate and therefore also true.