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Understanding Science: Definition and Perspectives

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What is the Latin word from which the term 'science' is derived?

Physica

Techne

Natura

Scientia (correct)

According to Einstein, what is science an attempt to do?

Invent techniques and abstractions

Discover the laws of nature

Explain the chaotic diversity of our senses

Make our sense experiences correspond to a logical system of thought (correct)

Which of the following is NOT considered a component of nature?

Physical entities in the extra-terrestrial environment

Natural phenomena

Abstract ideas and concepts (correct)

Physical entities in the terrestrial environment

What does the term 'technology' mean, according to its Greek root word?

Art or skill Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of technology, according to the text?

To solve real-world problems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT made by the personifications of Science and Technology in the text?

"I can discover the laws of nature." Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Science, Technology and Society (STS)?

Analyzing the social and political influences on science and technology Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to have a critical stance in STS?

Questioning the nature of scientific knowledge and its implications Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between an internal and external perspective in STS?

Internal perspective focuses on technical details, external on social context Signup and view all the answers

What is the assumption made by STS regarding science and technology?

Science and technology are essentially intertwined and profoundly social and political Signup and view all the answers

When did the field of Science, Technology and Society (STS) originate?

In the 1960s and 1970s, following Kuhn's influential work Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between STS and other academic disciplines?

STS is an interdisciplinary field incorporating elements from various disciplines Signup and view all the answers