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What does the term 'Anthropology' derive from?
What does the term 'Anthropology' derive from?
- Old English words meaning 'culture' and 'development'
- French terms meaning 'society' and 'behavior'
- Latin roots meaning 'human science'
- Greek words meaning 'man' and 'study' (correct)
Which branch of social sciences focuses on political phenomena?
Which branch of social sciences focuses on political phenomena?
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Political Science (correct)
- Psychology
Which branch would primarily deal with the social aspects of human behavior?
Which branch would primarily deal with the social aspects of human behavior?
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology (correct)
- Anthropology
Which image represents the branch of Anthropology?
Which image represents the branch of Anthropology?
What common factor do all branches of social sciences study?
What common factor do all branches of social sciences study?
What is the primary focus of social anthropology?
What is the primary focus of social anthropology?
Which anthropologist is known as the father of modern anthropology?
Which anthropologist is known as the father of modern anthropology?
What does linguistic anthropology primarily study?
What does linguistic anthropology primarily study?
Which of the following best describes biological or physical anthropology?
Which of the following best describes biological or physical anthropology?
What is the main concern of archaeology within anthropology?
What is the main concern of archaeology within anthropology?
Flashcards
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Study of human behavior influenced by culture, society, psychology, and politics.
Anthropology
Anthropology
Scientific study of humans, their origin, and development, including physical, cultural, and social aspects.
Sociology
Sociology
Social aspects of human behavior, interactions, and societies are studied.
Political Science
Political Science
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Branches of Social Science
Branches of Social Science
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Social Anthropology
Social Anthropology
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Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
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Biological Anthropology
Biological Anthropology
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Archaeology
Archaeology
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Study Notes
Social Sciences
- Disciplines focused on human behavior, shaped by cultural, social, psychological, and political forces.
- Aim to understand and predict human behavior.
Anthropology
- Scientific study of human behavior, origin, social, physical, and cultural development.
- Derived from Greek words: "anthropos" (man) and "logos" (study or inquiry).
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Explore the essential concepts of social sciences and anthropology in this quiz. Understand the factors that shape human behavior through cultural, social, psychological, and political lenses. Delve into the scientific study of humans and their development across various dimensions.
