Society and Culture Midterm Reviewer: Sociology & Anthropology
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What is sociology and anthropology mainly concerned with studying?

  • Non-human biology and zoology
  • Society, social relations, and human behavior (correct)
  • Phenomena and objects in nature
  • Physical aspects of the natural world
  • What is the main function of a theory in sociology and anthropology?

  • To explain a group of facts or phenomena (correct)
  • To summarize knowledge of physical sciences
  • To describe natural objects and phenomena
  • To list everyday facts about the world
  • Which branch of science focuses on studying non-human and physical aspects of the natural world?

  • Anthropology
  • Geology
  • Social science
  • Natural science (correct)
  • What is the primary focus of social science?

    <p>Studying human behavior and social relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of science tends to use methods similar to natural sciences but focuses on society and human behavior?

    <p>Social science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a theory provide in the study of sociology and anthropology?

    <p>An explanation for a group of facts or phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes social science from natural science in terms of research findings?

    <p>Social science results are qualitative and influenced by various factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes Pure Science?

    <p>Pursuit of knowledge and truth for developing theories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical period contributed to the origins of Anthropology?

    <p>15-18th century explorations and discoveries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first Professor of Anthropology in the United States?

    <p>Franz Boas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Sociology start as a subject at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in the Philippines?

    <p>1896</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the milestone in the development of Philippine sociology that occurred in 1952?

    <p>Establishment of Philippine Sociological Society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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