Summary of Social Science Concepts PDF
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This document provides definitions of key concepts within social sciences, such as nature, biology, social science and self. It also covers related concepts on identity, physical appearance and the factors that shape personal traits. These concepts are useful for understanding social interactions and human behavior.
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Traits passed on to humanity from one Nature generation to another, transmitted as our blueprint. Biology The study of heredity. The outcome of various nurturing affecting Social science att...
Traits passed on to humanity from one Nature generation to another, transmitted as our blueprint. Biology The study of heredity. The outcome of various nurturing affecting Social science attitude and behavior. An individual's own being, knowledge, and Self values relating to one's inner and outer self. The state or fact of being the same or exactly Identity alike. How we physically present ourselves to other Physical appearance people. Social factors Strong foundations of one's being. Scientific and philosophical explanations Environmental factors of the self about self and identity. Characteristics passed to another generation, Heredity factors of the self including physical attributes and cognitive traits. The inclination to form and construct a Person volition factor of the self specific identity. Defined as a self connected to consciousness, Unified being awareness, and agency. A philosopher who discussed concepts and Socrates principles with his students instead of writing them down. Introduced the idea of truth-seeking in his Plato dialogues, notably in 'Phaedrus'. Metaphysical Relating to the mind. Physical world Relating to the body. Tends to be permanent or spiritual, referred to Ultimate reality as 'Ontos' (ideal). Phenomena Refers to the manifestation of the ideal. Knowledge derived from sensory and bodily Empiricism responses. The belief in innate knowledge and the Rationalism standpoint of ideal and truth. Psychology The study of human behavior. The collective behavior of people within Sociology society and the problems they encounter. The science of human beings and their Anthropology ancestors through time and space. The study of individual participation in Political science establishing a government and making political choices. The analysis of production, distribution, and Economics consumption of goods and services. The passing of traits embedded with genes Heredity from one generation to another. The genetic makeup embedded with our Genotype genes, not all observed in physical characteristics. Phenotype The physical expression of a particular trait. The process by which genotype influences Genotype determination physical traits. Threadlike bodies that serve as storage units Chromosome of genes in the nucleus of the cell. Maturation Completion of growth of genetic character. Our first social group, forming a crucial Family foundation of our development. Groups that influence our awareness of Large social groups appearance and behavior to be attractive and acceptable. A developmental stage likely to engage in Adolescence sexual activities. Societal expectations of how men and women Gender roles should act and behave. Expression of individuality based on personal Sexual identity beliefs and perceptions of sexuality. Identity viewed as a social construct related Gender orientation to beliefs in sex, gender, and behavior. Reproductive act involving male and female Sexual intercourse organs, characterized by intense sensations. May impact adolescent development, Early pregnancy including risks such as miscarriage. Infections passed through the exchange of Sexually transmitted infections (STI) body fluids. A serious sexually transmitted disease that Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be transmitted through various sexual activities. The self shaped by membership in crucial Cultural self social groups. Significant part of our social self, where Schools achievement criteria are expected to be met. Social groups that shape our self to a large Communities extent, often influenced by faith. Institutions with which an individual has direct Microsystem contact and interaction. Interactions among aspects of the Mesosystem microsystem that impact the individual. Social settings that affect development Ecosystem without direct interaction. Larger cultural context in which an individual Macrosystem resides. Focuses on patterns of environmental events Chronosystem over time. Essential things required for survival, such as Needs food and shelter. Desirable items that are not essential for Wants survival, like cellphones and cars. Changes in behavior during online Online disinhibition effects interactions compared to face-to-face interactions. Loosen up To relax and become less tense or strained. Express To convey thoughts, feelings, or ideas openly. In a way that is free from concealment or Openly deception. Less strained A state of being more relaxed and less tense. The expression of one's thoughts, feelings, or Self-expression ideas.