General Concepts and STS Historical Development

Questions and Answers

What does STS stand for in the context of historical development?

Scientific Theory Systems

Sociotechnical Systems

Science and Technology Studies (correct)

Statistical Technology Standards

The development of STS has no impact on modern scientific practices.

False

What is one key focus of STS?

The interactions between science, technology, and society.

The ____ studies the interplay between scientific advancements and social dynamics.

<p>STS</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts related to STS with their descriptions:

<p>Constructivism = Theory that emphasizes the role of social contexts in scientific knowledge Technological Determinism = Idea that technology shapes society in a prescriptive manner Social Constructivism = Focuses on the socially constructed nature of technologies Critical STS = Examines power relations in technology and science</p> Signup and view all the answers