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Which ancient Greeks are credited with early studies into human nature and the state, contributing to the origins of social sciences?
Plato and Aristotle
During which historical period did social science as an academic field of study begin to develop?
The Age of Enlightenment
Which intellectual figures from the 18th century laid the foundations for the study of social sciences in the Western World?
Adam Smith, Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Which universities nowadays offer numerous social science programs, including 12 academic departments categorized as social sciences?
The University of California, Berkeley
What term is used to refer to the period that flourished through much of the 18th century in Europe, during which social science began to develop?
The Age of Enlightenment
Who among the following intellectuals was NOT mentioned as contributing to laying the foundations for the study of social sciences in the Western World?
Marie Curie
What discipline began to separate into unique fields of study over time along with social sciences?
Linguistics
'The lives they led, and their early studies into human nature...' refers to which ancient civilization's contributions to the origins of social sciences?
Greeks
Test your knowledge on applied social sciences, including disciplines like anthropology, economics, history, and psychology. Explore the definition and importance of applied social sciences in improving communities and organizations.
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