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What is the main focus of Social Science?

  • Creating trustworthy and generalizable knowledge about human conditions (correct)
  • Studying spirituality exclusively
  • Emphasizing practical applications over theoretical knowledge
  • Promoting personal beliefs over written research

    • How does the text view the relationship between theory and action?

  • As completely independent and unrelated
  • As theoretical knowledge hindering practical action
  • As theory being irrelevant in urgent global issues
  • As interconnected, where theory guides action and vice versa (correct)

    • Why does theoretical thinking stress the importance of understanding definitions of terms?

  • To challenge personal beliefs about social phenomena
  • To influence our understanding of social phenomena (correct)
  • To confuse readers by introducing unnecessary complexity
  • To provide alternative facts without critical evaluation

    • What is the danger of acting without theoretical guidance according to the text?

    <p>It can be ineffective or even detrimental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Social Science treat spirituality in research?

    <p>It considers spirituality as personal belief, separate from research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can theoretical thinking be beneficial in addressing global problems?

    <p>By pushing for explanations of observed behaviors and underlying reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of theory in defining problems and strategizing solutions according to the text?

    <p>To define problems and strategize solutions effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does theoretical thinking view the concept of 'lazy'?

    <p>As a term that requires critical evaluation and reflection on its definition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between nature, culture, and spirituality in Social Science?

    <p>They are maintained with clear categorical distinctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of conducting Social Science research according to the text?

    <p>For creating trustworthy knowledge about human conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of theory in addressing urgent global issues?

    <p>It guides action and informs it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does theoretical thinking help refine generalizations?

    <p>By challenging and refining generalizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the relationship between theory and action?

    <p>Theory guides action and informs it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does theoretical thinking view the concept of 'lazy'?

    <p>Pushing for explanations of observed behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to have theory in defining problems and strategizing solutions?

    <p>To question underlying reasons for problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does theory play in systematic problem-solving according to the text?

    <p>It benefits both personal and global problem-solving approaches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text view the importance of theoretical guidance in actions?

    <p>It considers theoretical guidance essential for effective actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does the text suggest that acting without theoretical guidance can be detrimental?

    <p>'Lazy' behaviors may remain unexplained.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Unguided Action' is described in the text as potentially:

    <p>[...] ineffective or even detrimental.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Interdependence of Theory and Action' suggests that:

    <p>[...] theory guides action and vice versa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does theoretical thinking view the relationship between theory and action?

    <p>Theoretical thinking sees theory as guiding action and action informing theory, even in seemingly straightforward situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the text stress the importance of theory in defining problems and strategizing solutions?

    <p>Acting without theoretical guidance can be ineffective or even detrimental, highlighting the importance of theory in problem-solving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does theoretical thinking help refine generalizations?

    <p>Theoretical thinking challenges and refines generalizations based on personal experiences, as seen in the example of writing an essay about millennial behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does theoretical thinking view the concept of 'lazy'?

    <p>Theoretical thinking calls for reflection on definitions of terms like 'lazy' to better understand social phenomena.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of conducting Social Science research according to the text?

    <p>Social Science aims to create trustworthy and generalizable knowledge about human conditions through observation and formal theory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does theoretical thinking view the relationship between nature, culture, and spirituality in Social Science?

    <p>Theoretical thinking in Social Science maintains clear categorical distinctions between nature, culture, and spirituality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the scenario of finding someone unresponsive in a shoe store illustrate according to the text?

    <p>The scenario demonstrates that even immediate actions are based on underlying theoretical knowledge, such as first-aid training.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to have theory in addressing urgent global issues?

    <p>Understanding whether systemic economic transformation or individual actions are needed to address issues like climate change requires theoretical guidance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does theoretical thinking push for explanations of observed behaviors?

    <p>Theoretical thinking questions underlying reasons for behaviors rather than accepting surface appearances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the danger of unguided action?

    <p>Acting without theoretical guidance can be ineffective or detrimental, highlighting the importance of theory in problem-solving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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