Social Sciences Overview Quiz

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What does Political Science primarily focus on?

Theory and practice of government and politics (correct)

Social issues and community development

Environmental policies and sustainability

Economic production and consumption

Which of the following best describes Solidarity?

A political alliance among nations

A legal tie between an individual and a state

A sense of unity among people (correct)

A foundation of economic partnerships

What is myrmecology the study of?

Insects and their habitats

Plant life in ecosystems

Ants and their behaviors (correct)

Animal migration patterns

Which statement about ants is true?

Ants build structures several times their height Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically a right associated with citizenship?

Right to become a non-resident Signup and view all the answers

What is a geographical community?

A community where members share the same geographic vicinity. Signup and view all the answers

What do biological anthropologists primarily study?

The adaptations of humans to various environments. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes mechanical solidarity?

It is based on shared beliefs and values. Signup and view all the answers

Which level of community formation refers to large group affiliations?

Macro level Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly defines jus soli?

Law of Soil Signup and view all the answers

What role do sociocultural anthropologists explore?

How people in different places live and understand their world. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction between organic and mechanical solidarity?

Organic solidarity occurs in complex, diverse societies. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of linguistic anthropology?

The relation between language and cultural identity. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to individuals born of Filipino mothers before January 17, 1973, regarding citizenship?

They may elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching majority age. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the community's diverse roles?

Community consultation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes community actions?

Efforts aimed at increasing understanding and engagement in communities. Signup and view all the answers

What social phenomenon did Emile Durkheim study?

Solidarity in societies Signup and view all the answers

What can non-geographical communities be characterized by?

Interests and roles within social institutions. Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of community members?

They share a common way of life. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'particular name' in reference to a community signify?

The unique identity of the community. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT describe one of the four main goals of psychology?

To define social customs. Signup and view all the answers

Which field of social science studies social change and its effects on human behavior?

Sociology Signup and view all the answers

Anthropology primarily studies which of the following aspects of humanity?

The evolutionary history and cultural behavior of people. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Latin root 'communis' imply about the concept of community?

Common or shared traits. Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a sub-field of anthropology?

Psychological Anthropology Signup and view all the answers

In the context of social science, how is psychology defined?

The scientific study of the mind and behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a Filipina's citizenship when she marries an alien?

She retains her citizenship unless she renounces it. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of naturalization does NOT require a court process?

Administrative Naturalization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way to lose citizenship?

Marriage to a foreign citizen Signup and view all the answers

What best defines dual citizenship?

A citizen of two countries at the same time. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can cause involuntary loss of Philippine citizenship?

Desertion from the armed forces Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes derivative naturalization from other forms?

It occurs automatically when parents naturalize. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of voluntary expatriation?

Naturalization in another country Signup and view all the answers

What is dual allegiance?

Owing loyalty to two or more states. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Community

A group of people living in a particular area and interacting together
Share common values, customs, traditions, mores, and language
Identified by a specific name
Examples: Cebuano in Cebu Philippines

Focuses on the study of societies and relationships between individuals within those societies.
Different fields within social science include:
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Political Science
- Psychology

Sociology

The study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behaviour.

Anthropology

The study of people throughout the world, their evolutionary history, how they behave, adapt to different environments, communicate, and socialize with one another.
Divided into four sub-fields:
- Archaeology
- Biological Anthropology
- Cultural Anthropology
- Linguistic Anthropology

Psychology

The scientific study of the mind and behavior.
Four main goals of psychology:
- Describe
- Explain
- Predict
- Change

Community Dynamics and Community Action

A social unit composed of people who have something in common.
Formed in two ways:
- Geographical (share the same geographic vicinity)
- Non-Geographical (formed based on needs, ideas, interests, identity, practices, and roles)
Can be categorized into micro-level (group based on personal ties) or macro-level (large group affiliations).

Roles of the Community

Community consultation
Joint planning
Joint design
Joint delivery
Implementation of community-led activities

Community Actions

Aim to increase the understanding, engagement, and empowerment of communities.
Intended to provide services to people.
Common problems faced by communities:
- Housing problems
- Educational problems
- Environmental problems
- Malnutrition
- Non-potable water
- Increasing crime rates
- Addiction
- Transportation issues

Solidarity

A sense of unity among people, especially in terms of their interests or objectives, or as an expression of support or sympathy.
Types of Solidarity:
- Mechanical Solidarity
- Organic Solidarity

Mechanical Solidarity

Found in small, homogenous societies, with shared beliefs and values.
They share a collective conscience, which gives them a shared sense of kinship and identity.

Organic Solidarity

Found in large, diverse and complex societies.
Result of urbanization, industrialization, capitalism, and the division of labor.

Ants facts

Able to lift 20 times their own body weight
Can build structures 500 times their own height
Estimated that the brain of one ant has 250,000 cells
The human brain contains 10,000 million brain cells
Ants are considered the smartest insect in the world
Possess two stomachs:
- One for storing food to share with others
- One for themselves.
Average life expectancy of 45-60 days

Community Engagement

The process of working together with the members of a group based on geographic proximity, special interest, or similar situations to address issues affecting the whole group.

Nationality, Citizenship, and Naturalization

Nationality refers to “where you came from”
Citizenship is a legal relationship between a person and a country
Rights of a citizen include:
- Right to live
- Right to work
- Right to vote
- Obligation: Pay taxes
Modes of acquiring citizenship:
- By birth:
  - Jus Soli (Law of Land / Soil)
  - Jus Sanguinis (Law of Blood)
- Naturalisation:
  - Citizen Through Election
  - Direct Naturalization
  - Administrative Naturalization
  - Judicial Naturalization
  - Direct Act of the Congress
  - Derivative Naturalization
- Marriage to a Foreigner

Jus Soli

The right of citizenship granted to a child based on the place of birth

Jus Sanguinis

Right of citizenship granted to a child based on their parents’ citizenship.

Dual Citizenship

Being a citizen of two countries at the same time

Dual Allegiance

Simultaneously owing loyalty to two or more states

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Test your knowledge on the key concepts of social sciences, including community, sociology, anthropology, and psychology. This quiz covers definitions, goals, and fields of study within these disciplines. Ideal for students wanting to deepen their understanding of social dynamics and human behavior.