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What is the primary focus of Science, Technology, and Society Studies (STS)?

Analysis of science and technology as complex social constructs with societal influences (correct)

Examination of individual scientific discoveries

Promotion of scientific research and technological advancements

Exploration of natural phenomena without societal implications

What does Constructivism in STS emphasize?

The independence of scientific knowledge from societal influences

The neutrality of technological development

The absolute truth of scientific discoveries

Knowledge and understanding of nature, science, and technology as socially mediated processes (correct)

What does Contextualism in STS suggest about science and technology?

They are purely individual endeavors without societal implications

They are universally applicable and not influenced by historical or cultural factors

They are historically, politically, and culturally embedded and can only be understood in context (correct)

They are completely detached from societal and cultural contexts

What does Problematization in STS view scientific knowledge and technological development as?

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What does Democratization in STS emphasize?

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Science, Technology, and Society Studies (STS)

Primary focus: understanding the complex relationships and interactions between scientific knowledge, technological developments, and societal factors.

Constructivism in STS

Emphasizes that scientific knowledge and technological artifacts are socially constructed, meaning they are shaped by social, cultural, and historical contexts.

Contextualism in STS

Suggests that scientific knowledge and technological developments are deeply rooted in their social, cultural, and historical contexts, and cannot be understood in isolation.

Problematization in STS

Views scientific knowledge and technological development as problematic, highlighting the need to question and critique the power dynamics, values, and interests that shape them.

Democratization in STS

Emphasizes the importance of making science and technology more inclusive, participatory, and accountable to diverse publics, rather than being controlled by elites or special interest groups.

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Test your knowledge of Science, Technology, and Society Studies with this quiz. Explore the interdisciplinary field's focus on analyzing the societal impacts of science and technology, along with key ethical issues.