Social Science Overview and Key Fields
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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.

    False (B)

    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 ______.

    <p>Political Science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following needs with their corresponding category from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs:

    <p>Food and water = Physiological needs Self-esteem and confidence = Esteem needs Safety and security = Safety needs Creativity and problem-solving = Self-actualization needs Friendship and family = Love and belonging needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a field within the social sciences?

    <p>Physics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary goal of the social sciences is to improve processes at the societal, community, and individual levels.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific area of study within Anthropology that focuses on the remains of past human activities?

    <p>Archaeology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The study of human evolution, genetics, and biological diversity falls under the field of ______ Anthropology.

    <p>Biological</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following social institutions with their corresponding examples:

    <p>The Family = A group of people related through blood, marriage, or adoption Education = Schools, universities, and other learning institutions Religion = Organized sets of beliefs and practices related to the supernatural Economic Institutions = Businesses, banks, and markets Government as a Social Institution = Political structures and systems responsible for governing a society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Palispis (1996), what is one of the functions of institutions?

    <p>Provide ready-made forms of social behavior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Social institutions are always temporary and subject to frequent change.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a social structure and a social institution?

    <p>A social structure refers to the pattern of social relationships and interactions within a society, while a social institution is a complex, organized system of social roles and norms that govern a specific area of social life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Flashcards

    Social Sciences

    Academic disciplines studying human behavior and social interactions.

    Cultural Anthropology

    Focuses on beliefs, practices, and social structures of contemporary societies.

    Archaeology

    Examines material remains to understand past human activities.

    Biological Anthropology

    Studies human evolution, genetics, and biological diversity.

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    Linguistic Anthropology

    Investigates language's role in culture and communication.

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    Sociology

    Study of social life, change, and human behavior consequences.

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    Social Institution

    Structures that govern behavior and cooperation in society.

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    Functions of Institutions

    Institutions simplify behavior and provide social structure.

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    Institutions

    Structured entities that coordinate and stabilize social behavior.

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    Political Science

    The study of politics, governance, and the organization of power in society.

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    Basic Needs

    Necessities for survival and well-being in society: physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization.

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    Rules in Society

    Guidelines that regulate individual behavior to maintain order and cooperation.

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    Safety Needs

    The requirement for security and protection from harm in society.

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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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    This quiz explores the foundational concepts of social science, focusing on anthropology and sociology. You'll learn about the diverse fields that study human behavior, culture, and social structures. Understanding these disciplines can enhance your awareness of societal influences on individual experiences.

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