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What is the primary goal of social work?
What is the primary goal of social work?
- Limiting public access to information
- Promoting social change and empowerment (correct)
- Maintaining traditional family structures
- Encouraging competition among individuals
What does applied social science primarily aim to do?
What does applied social science primarily aim to do?
- Address societal problems using social science theories and methods (correct)
- Analyze the frequency of social phenomena
- Develop theoretical frameworks with no practical application
- Focus solely on historical analysis of societies
Which of the following best describes social science?
Which of the following best describes social science?
- A discipline focused on natural environmental issues
- An area dedicated to the arts and humanities
- A practical application of engineering principles in society
- The systematic study of social phenomena and human society (correct)
How do social science and applied social science relate to each other?
How do social science and applied social science relate to each other?
What role does communication play in social work?
What role does communication play in social work?
What is the primary focus of Sociology within the discipline of Social Science?
What is the primary focus of Sociology within the discipline of Social Science?
Which discipline focuses on the allocation of scarce resources?
Which discipline focuses on the allocation of scarce resources?
What does Demography specifically study?
What does Demography specifically study?
What is the main aim of Counseling as a discipline of Applied Social Science?
What is the main aim of Counseling as a discipline of Applied Social Science?
Which discipline examines the relationship between humans and their environment?
Which discipline examines the relationship between humans and their environment?
Which of the following best defines Anthropology?
Which of the following best defines Anthropology?
What is the focus of Political Science within social sciences?
What is the focus of Political Science within social sciences?
What does Psychology primarily research in the context of social sciences?
What does Psychology primarily research in the context of social sciences?
Study Notes
Social Science Disciplines
- Anthropology studies humans, human behavior, and societies in the past and present.
- Sociology systematically studies people's behavior in groups.
- Demography uses statistics to understand population change overtime.
- Geography examines the relationship between people and their environment.
- History systematically studies past human events to understand the meaning, dynamics, and relationships of causes and effects of events in the development of societies.
- Economics studies how scarce resources are allocated and how goods and services are produced and exchanged in society.
- Political Science focuses on human actions in relation to political processes, states, rules, and international affairs.
- Psychology researches how the human mind functions with the body to generate thoughts that contribute to individual actions.
- Linguistics scientifically studies language and its structure, including morphology, syntax, phonetics, and semantics.
Applied Social Science Disciplines
- Counseling provides healing, courage, and strength for individuals to address life challenges and make informed decisions during crises.
- Social Work aims to promote social change, solve problems in human relationships, empower and liberate people to enhance their well-being.
- Communication provides access to information and protects the rights of individuals and the public to be informed and be heard.
Social Science Defined
- Social Science is a branch of science concerned with the institutions, functioning of human society, and interpersonal relationships of individuals within the society.
- Disciplines within Social Science focus on the systematic study of social phenomena.
Applied Social Science Defined
- Applies social science theories, concepts, methods, and findings to address problems identified in society.
- Aims to develop a strong understanding of social systems, social theory, and social policy.
Relationship between Social Science and Applied Social Science
- Social science uses scientific methods and approaches to study, explain, and suggest how to manage activities happening within societies.
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This quiz covers various key disciplines within social science, including anthropology, sociology, demography, geography, history, economics, political science, psychology, and linguistics. Test your knowledge on how these fields study human behavior, societies, and their relationships to the environment. Explore the foundations of these disciplines and their significance in understanding human interactions and societal development.
