Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science Objectives

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What does the word 'anthropology' literally mean?

  • The study of societies
  • The study of humans (correct)
  • The study of languages
  • The study of cultures

Which of the following is NOT a subdiscipline of anthropology?

  • Cultural Anthropology
  • Political Anthropology (correct)
  • Archaeology
  • Physical Anthropology

What does the subdiscipline of archaeology focus on?

  • The biological development of humans
  • The language of a group of people
  • The remains of ancient human populations (correct)
  • The belief systems and practices of a society

Which subdiscipline of anthropology studies the language of a group in relation to their culture?

<p>Linguistic Anthropology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the literal meaning of the word 'sociology'?

<p>The study of groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline is NOT mentioned in the given text?

<p>Psychology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the subdiscipline 'Social Organization' in sociology?

<p>The study of social institutions and groups (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which subdiscipline of sociology deals with the study of human behavior and personality formation within group settings?

<p>Social Psychology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of the subdiscipline 'Demography' in sociology?

<p>The study of population changes, composition, and their influence on economic, political, and social systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following subdisciplines of sociology focuses on using sociological research and methods to solve contemporary problems?

<p>Applied Sociology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the term 'Political Science'?

<p>It comes from the Greek words 'polis' (city-state) and 'scire' (to know) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the nature of Political Science?

<p>It is the systematic study of governance using empirical and scientific methods of analysis. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Political Theory examine?

<p>Contemporary application of political concepts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Comparative Politics?

<p>Examining differences in government and political systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which subdiscipline studies state-to-state relations and the impacts of globalization?

<p>International Relations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Political Behavior cover?

<p>Attitudes, knowledge, and actions in response to political variables (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Public Policy?

<p>Types of governmental policies and their motivations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Public Administration examine?

<p>Various administrative schemes implemented (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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