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What is the primary focus of social work?
What is the primary focus of social work?
- To promote social change and empower individuals (correct)
- To enforce government policies
- To prioritize economic growth over social well-being
- To enhance the technological advancements in society
Which statement best describes applied social science?
Which statement best describes applied social science?
- It applies social science theories to address societal problems. (correct)
- It focuses on theoretical concepts without practical application.
- It deals exclusively with economic issues in society.
- It studies individual behavior without considering social structures.
How do social science and applied social science differ?
How do social science and applied social science differ?
- They focus on completely separate areas of study.
- There are no differences; they are the same field.
- Social science addresses personal issues while applied social science addresses communal problems.
- Social science uses theoretical frameworks while applied social science focuses on practical applications. (correct)
What role does communication play in social work?
What role does communication play in social work?
What is the main concern of social science as a discipline?
What is the main concern of social science as a discipline?
What is the primary focus of Anthropology?
What is the primary focus of Anthropology?
Which field of social science studies the dynamics of human populations over time?
Which field of social science studies the dynamics of human populations over time?
What does Political Science primarily investigate?
What does Political Science primarily investigate?
Which discipline examines the relationship between people and their environment?
Which discipline examines the relationship between people and their environment?
What core aspect does Economics study?
What core aspect does Economics study?
What is a major concern of Psychology as a discipline?
What is a major concern of Psychology as a discipline?
Which discipline focuses on providing strength and guidance during life crises?
Which discipline focuses on providing strength and guidance during life crises?
Which of the following is NOT considered a discipline of Social Science?
Which of the following is NOT considered a discipline of Social Science?
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Disciplines of Social Science
- Anthropology studies humans, human behavior and societies in the past and present.
- Sociology systematically studies people's behavior in groups.
- Demography statistically studies human populations over time.
- Geography studies the relationship between people and their environment.
- History systematically studies past human events to understand the meaning, dynamics, and relationship of the causes and effects of events in the development of societies.
- Economics studies the allocation of scarce resources, production, and exchange of goods and services within society.
- Political Science focuses on human actions in relation to political processes, states, rules, and international affairs.
- Psychology researches how the human mind functions in consonance with the body to generate thoughts that contribute to individual actions.
- Linguistics scientifically studies language and its structure, including the study of morphology, syntax, phonetics, and semantics.
Disciplines of Applied Social Science
- Counseling provides healing, courage, and strength for an individual to face their issues and make the best choices in times of life crises.
- Social Work promotes social change, problem-solving in human relationships, and empowers people to enhance their holistic well-being.
- Communication provides access to information and serves the rights of individuals and the public to be informed and heard by their elders and communities.
Social Science
- Social Science is a branch of science that deals with the institutions, the functioning of human society, and the interpersonal relationships of individuals as members of the society.
- Social science disciplines are concerned with the systematic study of social phenomena.
Applied Social Science
- Applied Social Science applies social science theories, concepts, methods, and findings to problems identified in the wider society.
- Applied social science aims to present a well-developed understanding of social systems, social theory, and social policy.
Social Science and Applied Social Science
- Social science involves using scientific methods and scientific approaches to study, explain, and suggest how to manage all activities taking place in societies.
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