10 Questions
Adam Smith was one of the intellectuals who laid the foundations for the study of social sciences in the Western World.
True
The origins of social sciences can be traced back to ancient Rome.
False
The Age of Enlightenment is also known as the Age of Reason.
True
Immanuel Kant was not a significant figure during the Age of Enlightenment.
False
The study of social sciences began as a disciplined approach to quantify observations of society.
True
Linguistics and psychology have always been unique fields of study separate from social sciences.
False
Nowadays, colleges and universities no longer offer social science programs.
False
The University of California, Berkeley has 10 academic departments categorized as social sciences.
False
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was not a significant intellectual during the Age of Enlightenment.
False
Applied social sciences focus on theory rather than practical implementation.
False
Test your knowledge on the definition and scope of applied social sciences, which use research and theory to enhance the lives of communities, organizations, and individuals.
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