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Which of the following best describes the focus of economics as a social science?
Which of the following best describes the focus of economics as a social science?
- The exploration of human cultures, both past and present.
- The study of past events and their impact on societies.
- The systematic study of government structures and political behavior.
- The trade-offs between benefits and sacrifices in decision-making. (correct)
An anthropologist is studying artifacts and fossils from an ancient civilization. Which specific area of anthropology does this primarily fall under?
An anthropologist is studying artifacts and fossils from an ancient civilization. Which specific area of anthropology does this primarily fall under?
- Physical anthropology
- Archeology (correct)
- Linguistic anthropology
- Cultural anthropology
How does history contribute to our understanding of current societal issues?
How does history contribute to our understanding of current societal issues?
- By focusing on the distribution of resources and wealth.
- By providing statistical models for predicting future trends.
- By offering insights into the causes and effects of past events on societal development. (correct)
- By analyzing individual behavior in group settings.
Which aspect of political systems is primarily examined in political science?
Which aspect of political systems is primarily examined in political science?
A researcher is studying how advertising techniques affect consumer behavior. Which subfield of psychology is most relevant to this research?
A researcher is studying how advertising techniques affect consumer behavior. Which subfield of psychology is most relevant to this research?
What is the primary focus of sociology as a social science?
What is the primary focus of sociology as a social science?
How would geography be used to understand the impact of climate change on human populations?
How would geography be used to understand the impact of climate change on human populations?
What core aspect of populations does demography primarily study?
What core aspect of populations does demography primarily study?
What is the significance of applied social sciences in addressing societal problems?
What is the significance of applied social sciences in addressing societal problems?
A person is distraught because of the loss of a job. According to content covered, which applied social science career track would be the most appropriate to seek help?
A person is distraught because of the loss of a job. According to content covered, which applied social science career track would be the most appropriate to seek help?
Which applied social science field focuses primarily on providing guidance, support, and help to individuals facing personal or psychological challenges?
Which applied social science field focuses primarily on providing guidance, support, and help to individuals facing personal or psychological challenges?
A city planner is using population data to determine the best location for a new school. Which major subfield of geography is the city planner utilizing?
A city planner is using population data to determine the best location for a new school. Which major subfield of geography is the city planner utilizing?
In economics, what does the concept of trade-off primarily refer to?
In economics, what does the concept of trade-off primarily refer to?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a subfield of anthropology?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a subfield of anthropology?
Which of the following best illustrates a 'trade-off' as studied in economics?
Which of the following best illustrates a 'trade-off' as studied in economics?
If an anthropologist is studying the language and communication patterns of a remote tribe, which subfield is most relevant?
If an anthropologist is studying the language and communication patterns of a remote tribe, which subfield is most relevant?
In what way does the study of history primarily contribute to policy-making decisions today?
In what way does the study of history primarily contribute to policy-making decisions today?
Which of the following actions falls most directly within the scope of political science?
Which of the following actions falls most directly within the scope of political science?
Which subfield of psychology is most concerned with how our surroundings influence our behavior and mental processes?
Which subfield of psychology is most concerned with how our surroundings influence our behavior and mental processes?
Why is sociology considered essential for understanding social issues such as poverty and inequality?
Why is sociology considered essential for understanding social issues such as poverty and inequality?
How does the discipline of Geography provide insights into managing resources?
How does the discipline of Geography provide insights into managing resources?
What type of data is most likely to be central to a demographer's work?
What type of data is most likely to be central to a demographer's work?
An expert in applied social sciences is called upon to address community issues. What would this expert utilize to provide solutions?
An expert in applied social sciences is called upon to address community issues. What would this expert utilize to provide solutions?
In what way is 'social work' related to applied social science?
In what way is 'social work' related to applied social science?
What aspect of geography is most relevant to locating an airport?
What aspect of geography is most relevant to locating an airport?
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Economics
Economics
The study of the production and consumption of goods and services.
Anthropology
Anthropology
The study of humans, including past and present social and cultural processes and biological adaptations.
History
History
Systematic study of human past events to understand the meaning, dynamics, cause, and effects in the development of societies.
Political Science
Political Science
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Psychology
Psychology
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Sociology
Sociology
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Geography
Geography
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Demography
Demography
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Applied Social Sciences
Applied Social Sciences
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Counseling
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Study Notes
Defining Social Sciences
- Social Sciences is made up of several disciplines.
- These disciplines include history, political science, sociology, psychology, economics, geography, demography, anthropology and linguistics.
- It provides a diverse set of lenses to understand and explain facets of human society.
The Branches of Social Sciences
- Economics is the study of the production, and consumption of goods and services.
- Subfields of economics: environmental economics, labor economics, business economics, and monetary economics.
- Economics studies the trade-offs between benefits and sacrifices when humans make decisions in economic areas like labor, consumption, production, and wealth distribution.
- Anthropology is the study of the people of the past and present.
- Cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, and archeology are subfields of anthropology.
- Anthropology is the study of humans, and seeks to understand all aspects of human life.
- This includes past and present social and cultural processes and biological adaptations.
- History is the systematic study of human past events to understand the meaning, dynamics, and relationships of cause and effect in the development of societies.
- Political history, economic history, social history, and environmental history are subfields of history.
- Promotion of social scientific history is in the interest of all historians.
- Political Science is the study of political systems and government, with subfields including domestic politics, comparative politics, international relations, public administration, and public law.
- Political science is the scientific study of politics.
- It deals with systems of governance and power.
- Psychology studies how the human mind works in consonance with the body to produce thoughts that lead to individual actions.
- Subfields include experimental psychology, developmental psychology, personality psychology, and environmental psychology.
- Psychology's standing as a science relies on the use of the scientific method.
- Professional psychologists base their practices on knowledge obtained through verifiable evidence of human behavior and mental processes.
- Sociology is the study of human society, relationships, and social change.
- Applied sociology, urban sociology, cultural sociology, rural sociology, medical sociology, sociology of education, political sociology, and military sociology are subfields.
- Sociology employs an objective and systematic approach to investigate and evaluate social reality based on empirical facts and interpretation.
- Geography is the study of interaction between people and their environments.
- Physical geography, human geography, and demography are subfields.
- A major subfield is population studies, or social demography.
- Demography is the scientific study of human populations across time.
- Geography is concerned with the Earth's atmosphere and physical surface, including how humans affect those things.
- The discipline is a mixture of physical and human geography, making it both physical and social science.
- Demography studies populations and trends, using statistics of births, deaths, and diseases.
Applied Social Sciences
- This branch of study applies concepts, models, and theories of social science disciplines to help understand society and its issues
- It provides alternative solutions to society's diverse problems.
- Some main career tracks for applied social sciences:
- Counseling provides guidance, help, and support to individuals facing diverse problems.
- This can include guidance counseling and life coaching with specialized subtypes.
- Social work
- Communication studies
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