Understanding Political Science
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What is the primary focus of applied sociology?

  • Analyzing the nature and behavior of populations in relation to social institutions
  • Studying population dynamics and their impact on social systems
  • Investigating the prevalence of social issues like mental illness and criminality
  • Utilizing sociological research and methods to address contemporary problems (correct)
  • Which area of sociology is concerned with the study of population characteristics and their influence on economic, political, and social systems?

  • Population/Demography (correct)
  • Applied sociology
  • Social problems
  • Human ecology
  • What is the primary focus of human ecology within sociology?

  • Studying the prevalence of social issues like criminality and drug addiction in urban areas
  • Analyzing the nature and behavior of a given population and its relationships to social institutions (correct)
  • Utilizing sociological research to solve community development problems
  • Investigating population composition, change, and quality
  • Which of the following is an example of a social problem that applied sociology might address?

    <p>Ethnic relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'polis' refer to in the context of political science?

    <p>The city-state in ancient Greece</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of sociology focuses on the prevalence of social issues like mental illness, criminality, and drug addiction in urban centers?

    <p>Human ecology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential area of focus for applied sociology?

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

    What is the primary concern of the area of sociology known as 'social problems'?

    <p>Investigating the prevalence of issues like juvenile delinquency, criminality, and drug addiction in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of comparative politics within political science?

    <p>Investigating the differences and similarities between political systems across nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of sociology is concerned with the study of family conflicts and divorce?

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

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