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Which of the following is NOT a basic need of society?
Which of the following is NOT a basic need of society?
- Physiological needs
- Safety needs
- Educational needs (correct)
- Love and belonging needs
Institutions are always neutral and unbiased in their approach.
Institutions are always neutral and unbiased in their approach.
False (B)
What is the primary purpose of rules in society?
What is the primary purpose of rules in society?
To maintain order, harmony, and cooperation within society.
The study of politics, government, and power is known as ______.
The study of politics, government, and power is known as ______.
Match the following needs with their corresponding category from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs:
Match the following needs with their corresponding category from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs:
Which of the following is NOT a field within the social sciences?
Which of the following is NOT a field within the social sciences?
The primary goal of the social sciences is to improve processes at the societal, community, and individual levels.
The primary goal of the social sciences is to improve processes at the societal, community, and individual levels.
What is the specific area of study within Anthropology that focuses on the remains of past human activities?
What is the specific area of study within Anthropology that focuses on the remains of past human activities?
The study of human evolution, genetics, and biological diversity falls under the field of ______ Anthropology.
The study of human evolution, genetics, and biological diversity falls under the field of ______ Anthropology.
Match the following social institutions with their corresponding examples:
Match the following social institutions with their corresponding examples:
According to Palispis (1996), what is one of the functions of institutions?
According to Palispis (1996), what is one of the functions of institutions?
Social institutions are always temporary and subject to frequent change.
Social institutions are always temporary and subject to frequent change.
What is the difference between a social structure and a social institution?
What is the difference between a social structure and a social institution?
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Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Academic disciplines studying human behavior and social interactions.
Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
Focuses on beliefs, practices, and social structures of contemporary societies.
Archaeology
Archaeology
Examines material remains to understand past human activities.
Biological Anthropology
Biological Anthropology
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Linguistic Anthropology
Linguistic Anthropology
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Sociology
Sociology
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Social Institution
Social Institution
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Functions of Institutions
Functions of Institutions
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Institutions
Institutions
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Political Science
Political Science
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Basic Needs
Basic Needs
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Rules in Society
Rules in Society
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Safety Needs
Safety Needs
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Study Notes
Social Science
- Social sciences study human behavior, interactions, and influence on the world
- They encompass various fields like geography, law, and psychology
- Aim to understand and improve societal, community, and individual processes
- Help develop understanding of the world beyond individual experiences
Anthropology
- Studies humanity's diversity and evolution through culture, biology, language, and history
- Promotes understanding and addresses societal challenges
- Cultural Anthropology: Focuses on beliefs, practices, and social structures of contemporary societies
- Archaeology: Examines material remains (tools, structures) to understand past activities
- Biological Anthropology: Studies human evolution, genetics, and biological diversity, often using fossils and primates
- Linguistic Anthropology: Investigates the role of language in shaping culture and communication
Sociology
- The study of social life, social change, and social causes/consequences of human behavior
- Sociologists investigate group, organization, and societal structures, and how people interact within these contexts
Social Institution
- Social structures and mechanisms of social order and cooperation that govern member behavior
- Group of social positions connected by social relations that perform a social role
- Any institution in a society that socializes group members
Social Institution: Characteristics (after Palispis, 1996)
- Institutions are purposive
- Relatively permanent in content
- Structured
- Unified structure
- Necessarily value-laden
Social Institution: Functions
- Simplify social behavior for individuals
- Provide ready-made social relations and roles
- Act as agencies for coordination and stability of culture
- Control behavior
Political Science
- Studies politics, government, and power in societies
- Focuses on how societies organize authority, make decisions, and solve conflicts
- Explores systems, institutions, policies, and political behavior to understand and improve governance
Basic Needs in Society
- Physiological needs (food, water, clothing, shelter)
- Safety needs (security of body, health, property)
- Love and belonging needs (interpersonal relationships, friendships, family)
- Esteem needs (self-esteem, confidence, achievement)
- Self-actualization needs (morality, creativity, problem-solving)
Rules in Society
- Established guidelines/principles regulating individual behavior in communities
- Ensure order and cooperation, both formal (laws) and informal (social norms)
- Help maintain stability and fairness in interactions
- Essential for harmony within society
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