Introduction to Sociology, Political Science, and Anthropology

What does sociology primarily focus on?

Which thinker is credited with coining the term 'sociology'?

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes sociology from applied sciences?

Political Science is primarily concerned with what aspect of society?

Which of the following is NOT a subfield of Political Science?

How is Political Science defined in relation to power?

What aspect of governance does Political Science NOT address?

What was a major social change that initiated the rise of sociology?

What is the primary focus of anthropology?

Which of the following fields is NOT part of the four main fields of anthropology in North America?

How did anthropology begin as a discipline?

Which statement best describes the nature of sociology?

What historical perspectives influenced the development of anthropology?

What motivates anthropologists in their studies?

What distinguishes cultural anthropology from other fields within anthropology?

In which aspect does anthropology differ from political science?

Emerged in the 19th century due to rapid social change, particularly industrialization
Coined by Auguste Comte, who proposed societies as systems with principles of organization and change
Émile Durkheim significantly contributed to its development as a scientific discipline
It's an empirical discipline, concerned with "what is" rather than "what should be"

Focuses on the study of collective decisions and actions within power structures
Examines systems of governance, political activities, thoughts, constitutions, and behavior
Encompasses power dynamics in decision-making, governmental structures, and international associations
Analyzes political behavior, public policies, and the historical, present, and future of political organizations
Sub-fields include political theory, public policy, international relations, human rights, and environmental politics

Studies humanity's past (prehistoric origins, human evolution) and present (biological and cultural diversity, language)
A global discipline that integrates humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences
Roots in the European Enlightenment, emerging from the need to understand diverse cultures encountered during colonialism
Initially focused on recording and understanding diverse cultures
In North America, divided into four main fields: archaeology, biological anthropology (physical anthropology), linguistic anthropology, and cultural anthropology (social anthropology)