Overview of Social Science

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What distinguishes sociology from other social sciences?

  • It analyzes economic consequences of decisions
  • It focuses exclusively on historical events
  • It examines patterns of social interactions and culture (correct)
  • It studies individual behavior in isolation

Which of the following statements about social science is true?

  • It solely relies on quantitative data.
  • It studies observable and measurable human behavior. (correct)
  • It focuses exclusively on individual case studies.
  • It is only concerned with historical analysis.

What is a key goal for students thinking like a social scientist?

  • To create unfocused questions
  • To avoid the use of technology in research
  • To memorize facts about social behaviour
  • To distinguish between questions relevant to different social sciences (correct)

Which of the following actions demonstrates effective collaboration in social science research?

<p>Promoting critical thinking and sharing expertise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to think like a social scientist?

<p>To devise questions that facilitate exploration of human behaviour (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of question would a psychologist most likely ask during research?

<p>How do individuals express their emotions? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important skill needed to think like a social scientist regarding research?

<p>Evaluating and utilizing information from various sources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Social Science?

The study of human behavior. This field relies on research and analysis of observable and measurable phenomena.

What is Anthropology?

A discipline that examines the cultures and societies of different groups of people. It focuses on the origins, development, and characteristics of human societies.

What is Psychology?

A discipline that explores the workings of the human mind and behavior. It delves into emotions, thoughts, and actions.

What is Sociology?

A discipline that investigates the structure, organization, and functioning of societies. It focuses on social interactions, patterns, and social structures.

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What are the Social Sciences?

This is a broad field covering economics, political science, gender studies, women's studies, history, religion, human geography, family studies, and sociology.

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How does society improve by learning about human behavior?

Social Science provides essential knowledge about human behavior, leading to improvements in various aspects of society, such as healthcare, education, economy, families, and relationships.

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Why study social science?

By understanding human behavior, we can develop better healthcare systems, create effective educational strategies, and address societal challenges like poverty and inequality.

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Why is studying social science important?

Social Science helps us to better understand the complexities of human behavior and the dynamics of societies. By gaining this knowledge, we can contribute to creating a more just and equitable world.

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There's no map to human behaviour.

The concept of viewing and understanding human behavior by recognizing that it is complex and not always predictable.

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Why do we act the way we do?

Social scientists explore the various ways in which people interact and behave, both individually and within groups and societies.

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Creating research questions like a social scientist

Social science aims to develop effective and insightful questions that guide research and exploration of human behavior.

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Thinking like a social scientist: Learning skills

The ability to identify, analyze, and use relevant information, especially in technology and resources.

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Thinking like a social scientist: Collaboration

Thinking like a social scientist encourages the collaboration and critical thinking required to solve problems.

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Study Notes

Social Science Overview

  • Social science studies human behavior.
  • It relies on research, analysis, and is observable and measurable.
  • Social science differs from natural science. Natural science studies the physical and natural world, often using observation and experiment. Social science focuses on human society and how it's organized.
  • Social science examines how people behave and interact, looking at motivations, actions, and how interactions influence identity.

Branches of Social Science

  • Economics
  • Political Science
  • Gender Studies
  • Women's Studies
  • History
  • Religion
  • Human Geography
  • Family Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Linguistics
  • Criminology
  • Law
  • Development Studies
  • Cultural Studies

Key Questions in Social Science

  • What motivates behavior and ways of thinking?
  • Why do people act the way they do?
  • How do interactions influence identity?
  • How does society improve by learning about human behavior?

Defining Key Disciplines

  • Anthropology: The study of people and their culture.
  • Psychology: The study of behavior and mental processes.
  • Sociology: The study of society, social interactions, and everyday life.

Class Discussion Points

  • The slides highlighted key questions concerning human behavior and interaction, and how they inform various social disciplines.

Assignment Instructions

  • Consider how society improves by understanding human behavior across different areas like healthcare, medicine, education, economy, families, relationships, and more.
  • Research social science and draw conclusions about the benefits to society's advancement in different areas.
  • Submit your findings in the HUB.
  • Take into account the specific factors of health care, medicine, education, and economy when drawing conclusions about how understanding human behavior benefits society.
  • Relationships among people are also an important aspect to consider.

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