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The origins of social sciences can be traced back to the Renaissance period.
The origins of social sciences can be traced back to the Renaissance period.
False (B)
Social science as an academic field of study developed during the Industrial Revolution.
Social science as an academic field of study developed during the Industrial Revolution.
False (B)
Adam Smith and Jean-Jacques Rousseau were among the big intellectuals who laid the foundations for the study of social sciences in the Western World.
Adam Smith and Jean-Jacques Rousseau were among the big intellectuals who laid the foundations for the study of social sciences in the Western World.
True (A)
Linguistics was never separated into a unique field of study from social sciences.
Linguistics was never separated into a unique field of study from social sciences.
Today, colleges and universities do not offer any social science programs.
Today, colleges and universities do not offer any social science programs.
The University of California, Berkeley has 10 academic departments categorized as social sciences.
The University of California, Berkeley has 10 academic departments categorized as social sciences.
Psychology is considered a separate field of study within social sciences.
Psychology is considered a separate field of study within social sciences.
Anthropology does not fall under the umbrella of social sciences.
Anthropology does not fall under the umbrella of social sciences.
Theories and principles play a significant role in applied social sciences.
Theories and principles play a significant role in applied social sciences.
Social science programs have no relevance in today's world.
Social science programs have no relevance in today's world.