Social Sciences

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Which social science primarily focuses on excavating sites and analyzing artifacts to understand human history and prehistory?

Anthropology
Archaeology (correct)
Sociology
History

Economics primarily focuses on studying the human mind and behavior.

False (B)

What is the term for the study of historical writing, which analyzes how historical interpretations change over time?

Historiography

The branch of geography that studies the spatial organization of human activities and their interactions with the environment is known as ______ geography.

human Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical themes with their primary focus:

Political History = Development of governments and power structures Social History = Everyday lives and customs of ordinary people Economic History = Systems of production and distribution of goods Cultural History = Cultural expressions and beliefs of societies Signup and view all the answers

Which research method in social science combines both numerical data analysis and in-depth qualitative exploration to provide a comprehensive understanding of social phenomena?

Mixed-methods research (A) Signup and view all the answers

Social policy focuses primarily on studying past events and their impact on present-day societies.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the period in European history that spanned from the 14th to the 16th centuries, marked by a revival of interest in classical art and literature?

Renaissance Signup and view all the answers

______ history researches systems of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

Economic Signup and view all the answers

Which social science discipline specifically explores how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the presence of others?

Social psychology (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Anthropology

Studies humans and their societies in the past and present, using methods like ethnography and participant observation.

Archaeology

Studies human history and prehistory by excavating sites and analyzing artifacts to clarify human behavior and culture.

Economics

Analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, using macro and micro perspectives.

Geography

Studies the Earth’s landscapes, environments, and their relationship with people using tools like GIS.