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Which of the following is NOT considered a social science discipline?

Psychology

Political Science

Anthropology

Linguistics (correct)

Which of the following best describes the common subject matter of the social sciences?

The natural world and physical phenomena

The study of the human mind and behavior

Human social behavior in a particular social and cultural context (correct)

The study of political systems and governmental structures

Which two social science disciplines are described as the 'closest' in the text?

Anthropology and history

Political science and history

Sociology and anthropology (correct)

Sociology and psychology

What is the main reason given in the text for the close affinity between sociology and anthropology?

They are both relatively new academic disciplines Signup and view all the answers

What is a key similarity between sociology and anthropology?

They both borrow heavily from each other's data and concepts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the 'structural-functional approach' mentioned in the text?

An analytical perspective shared by both sociology and anthropology Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the difference between sociology and anthropology?

Sociology emphasizes social processes, while anthropology emphasizes cultural aspects. Signup and view all the answers

Which research method is typically used in anthropological studies?

Participant observation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of anthropology in its early stages, according to the text?

Primitive or non-literate groups Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common area of research for anthropologists in recent times?

Experimental studies on human behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which field do both anthropology and sociology share findings concerning human behavior?

Psychology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the relationship between anthropology, sociology, and history?

History is a field that is completely separate from anthropology and sociology. Signup and view all the answers