Introduction to Social Sciences

What are social sciences?

• Social sciences are fields of study that examine human society and social relationships.

• Social sciences study the physical environment and its impact on climate.

• Social sciences focus solely on natural phenomena.

• Social sciences are only concerned with economic systems.

Name three branches of social sciences.

• biology

• geology

• sociology, psychology, economics

• anthropology

What is the main focus of sociology?

• The main focus of sociology is the exploration of individual psychology.

• The main focus of sociology is the study of physical sciences.

• The main focus of sociology is the analysis of economic systems.

• The main focus of sociology is the study of social behavior and society.

How does psychology differ from sociology?

• Psychology analyzes cultural influences, whereas sociology looks at individual experiences.

• Psychology studies individual behavior and mental processes, while sociology studies social groups and structures.

• Psychology focuses on societal norms and values, while sociology examines personal thoughts.

• Psychology and sociology both study group dynamics exclusively.

What role does economics play in social sciences?

• Economics only focuses on financial markets and investments.

• Economics is solely about mathematical models and theories.

• Economics plays a crucial role in understanding resource allocation, decision-making, and the impact of economic policies on social issues.

• Economics has no relevance to social behavior or culture.

Define culture in the context of social sciences.

• Culture is the shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices of a group of people.

• Culture is the economic system of a society.

• Culture refers only to artistic expressions and literature.

• Culture is the biological makeup of individuals.

What is the significance of political science?

• Political science focuses solely on economic theories.

• Political science is significant for understanding governance, political behavior, and policy impact.

• Political science has no relevance to everyday life.

• Political science is only about historical events.

How do social scientists collect data?

• By conducting focus groups only

• Social scientists collect data using surveys, interviews, observations, and experiments.

• Using only statistical software without fieldwork

• Through analyzing historical documents exclusively

What is the importance of research in social sciences?

• Research is only important for natural sciences.

• Research in social sciences is important for understanding human behavior, informing policy, and addressing social issues.

• Research in social sciences is irrelevant to policy-making.

• Social sciences do not require any research to understand behavior.

Can social sciences help solve real-world problems?

• Social sciences complicate rather than solve problems.

• Social sciences are irrelevant to real-world issues.

• Yes, social sciences can help solve real-world problems.

• Real-world problems can only be solved by natural sciences.