Introduction to Social Sciences and Anthropology
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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?

  • Sociology
  • Anthropology
  • Political Science (correct)
  • Psychology
  • 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?

    <p>A person among a crowd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common factor do all branches of social sciences study?

    <p>Human behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of social anthropology?

    <p>Explores social patterns and practices across societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anthropologist is known as the father of modern anthropology?

    <p>Franz Boas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does linguistic anthropology primarily study?

    <p>Language and its impact on culture and society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes biological or physical anthropology?

    <p>Examines human origins and evolutionary processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern of archaeology within anthropology?

    <p>The study of prehistoric societies through tools and environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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