Introduction - PreTest

Science and technology can be dangerous to mankind.

• True

• False

Technology can advance on its own without the help of the people in the society.

• True

• False

Science and technology can be dangerous.

• True

• False

Science, Technology and Society (STS) is the study of how science and technology shape and are shaped by social influences.

• True

• False

STS deals with the historical development of science and technology but does not cover their philosophical underpinnings.

• True

• False

The study of STS primarily concerns students of science and technology programs, and not non-science students as much.

• True

• False

STS is an important area of study because science and technology permeate every aspect of everyday life.

• True

• False

Science and technology are crucial factors in nation building.

• True

• False

History cannot teach people about evaluating present-day science and technology.

• True

• False

STS draws from other disciplines such as history, sociology, philosophy, economics, political science and international relations, and science policy.

• True

• False