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Which of the following is NOT considered a discipline within the social sciences?
Which of the following is NOT considered a discipline within the social sciences?
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Economics
- Astrology (correct)
Political science primarily studies the allocation of scarce resources.
Political science primarily studies the allocation of scarce resources.
False (B)
What does labor economics primarily focus on?
What does labor economics primarily focus on?
Decision-making and behaviors of employees and the relationship between employers and employees.
________ history examines the history of the interaction of humans with the environment.
________ history examines the history of the interaction of humans with the environment.
Match the following areas of historical study with their focus:
Match the following areas of historical study with their focus:
What does economics study?
What does economics study?
The social sciences only provide one lens for understanding human society.
The social sciences only provide one lens for understanding human society.
What is the primary goal of history as a field of study?
What is the primary goal of history as a field of study?
The study of great persons in history is known as __________.
The study of great persons in history is known as __________.
Which of these areas studies the development of economic institutions?
Which of these areas studies the development of economic institutions?
Which of the following best describes the focus of business economics?
Which of the following best describes the focus of business economics?
Monetary economics studies the development of human cultures.
Monetary economics studies the development of human cultures.
What is the main focus of cultural anthropology?
What is the main focus of cultural anthropology?
________ studies human life in the past through the examination of things left behind by people.
________ studies human life in the past through the examination of things left behind by people.
Which discipline focuses on the effects of surroundings on a person's behavior?
Which discipline focuses on the effects of surroundings on a person's behavior?
Applied sociology focuses on the use of sociological theories, methods, and skills to solve problems and communicate research to the public.
Applied sociology focuses on the use of sociological theories, methods, and skills to solve problems and communicate research to the public.
Match the following fields of study with their descriptions:
Match the following fields of study with their descriptions:
Which branch of anthropology studies human biological nature, particularly its evolution and variation?
Which branch of anthropology studies human biological nature, particularly its evolution and variation?
What is the primary focus of sociology?
What is the primary focus of sociology?
The discipline that provides guidance to individuals facing diverse problems using psychological methods is called __________.
The discipline that provides guidance to individuals facing diverse problems using psychological methods is called __________.
Comparative politics studies the political relationship between countries.
Comparative politics studies the political relationship between countries.
Match the following sociological subfields with their primary area of study:
Match the following sociological subfields with their primary area of study:
What does public administration primarily study?
What does public administration primarily study?
Which discipline is concerned with developing knowledge about interactional processes and communicative behavior?
Which discipline is concerned with developing knowledge about interactional processes and communicative behavior?
________ studies the human mind and how it produces thoughts that lead to actions.
________ studies the human mind and how it produces thoughts that lead to actions.
What does experimental psychology primarily examine?
What does experimental psychology primarily examine?
Social work focuses solely on improving the well-being of individual.
Social work focuses solely on improving the well-being of individual.
What is a method used in urban sociology?
What is a method used in urban sociology?
__________ analyzes the development of social institutions, norms and practices.
__________ analyzes the development of social institutions, norms and practices.
Which of the following is studied under social psychology?
Which of the following is studied under social psychology?
Which of the following best describes the focus of Political Sociology?
Which of the following best describes the focus of Political Sociology?
Human Geography focuses on the natural features of the earth, such as land and water.
Human Geography focuses on the natural features of the earth, such as land and water.
What is the primary focus of Demography?
What is the primary focus of Demography?
The study of the military organization, civilian and military relationships, war experiences, and the use of force is known as ____________.
The study of the military organization, civilian and military relationships, war experiences, and the use of force is known as ____________.
Match each discipline with its area of focus:
Match each discipline with its area of focus:
What does Physical Geography primarily study?
What does Physical Geography primarily study?
Applied social sciences do not apply concepts and theories of social sciences.
Applied social sciences do not apply concepts and theories of social sciences.
What does Human Geography focus on?
What does Human Geography focus on?
The study that focuses on how social structure influences politics is called _________.
The study that focuses on how social structure influences politics is called _________.
Which of these disciplines examines population changes across time?
Which of these disciplines examines population changes across time?
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Social Sciences
Social Sciences
The study of how societies function, including their institutions, interactions, and dynamics.
History
History
A systematic study of past events to understand causes, effects, and societal development.
Economics
Economics
Focuses on the allocation of scarce resources, production, and exchange of goods and services.
Political History
Political History
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Economic History
Economic History
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Social History
Social History
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Environmental History
Environmental History
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History of Medicine and Public Health
History of Medicine and Public Health
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Business History
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Biographies
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Business Economics
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Anthropology
Anthropology
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Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
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Physical Anthropology
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Archeology
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Anthropological Linguistics
Anthropological Linguistics
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Domestic Politics
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Comparative Politics
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International Relations
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Political Theory
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Sociology
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Applied Sociology
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Urban Sociology
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Cultural Sociology
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Rural Sociology
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Medical Sociology
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Sociology of Education
Sociology of Education
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Environmental Psychology
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Counseling
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Social Work
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Political Sociology
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Military Sociology
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Geography
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Demography
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Applied Social Sciences
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Physical Geography
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Human Geography
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Political Sociology
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Military Sociology
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Study Notes
Defining the Social Sciences
- Social sciences investigate human societies and the forces within them
- Includes disciplines like history, political science, sociology, psychology, economics, geography, demography, anthropology, and linguistics
- Provide diverse perspectives to understand human society
Economics
- Studies allocation of scarce resources and production/exchange of goods/services
- Environmental economics examines natural resources
- Labor economics analyzes employee decision-making and employer-employee relationships
- Business economics studies company behavior, profit maximization, pricing, and incentives
- Monetary economics focuses on national production, inflation, income, interest rates, and monetary policies
Anthropology
- Scientific study of humans and their cultures, past and present
- Cultural anthropology examines the development of human cultures, using ethnologic, linguistic, social, and psychological data
- Physical anthropology studies human biology, beginning, evolution, variation, and prehistory
- Archaeology studies past human life through examining artifacts
- Anthropological linguistics examines language-culture relationships
History
- Systematic study of the past to understand cause-and-effect relationships in society's development
- Political history studies political institutions
- Economic history examines economic institutions and factors
- Social history explores the lives of ordinary people (women, children, ethnic groups)
- Environmental history analyzes human-environment interactions
- History of public health, business, and biographies of important figures are also part of historical study
Political Science
- Studies human behavior regarding governments, laws, and international relations
- Domestic politics analyzes political opinions, elections, and local/national government
- Comparative politics compares political systems across countries
- International relations examines relations between countries
- Political theory examines classical and contemporary political philosophy
- Public law focuses on legal systems, civil rights, and criminal justice
- Public administration examines national/local governance and bureaucracies
Psychology
- Examines the human mind and how it leads to actions
- Experimental psychology studies learning in humans and animals
- Developmental psychology examines human behavior changes over a lifespan
- Personality psychology explores human nature and differences
Sociology
- Systematic study of group behavior
- Applied sociology uses sociological theories, methods, and skills for practical problem-solving and communication of research
- Includes urban, cultural, rural, medical, and sociology of education, examining aspects of social life in different settings (urban, rural, medical, educational)
- Political sociology examines the effects of social structure on politics
Geography
- Study of the interaction between people and their environment
- Physical geography examines natural elements (land, water, atmosphere)
- Human geography examines cultural creation within the environment
Demography
- Scientific study of human populations over time
Applied Social Sciences
- Applies concepts, models, and theories of social sciences for practical application
- Includes counseling, social work, and communication studies.
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