Quiz on Applied Social Sciences

What does the field of Economics study?

• The allocation of scarce resources

• The study of human cultures

• The relationship between people and their environment

• The systematic study of past human events

Which branch of social science focuses on human actions in relation to political processes?

• Anthropology

• Psychology

• Political Science

• Sociology

What is the primary focus of Anthropology?

• The study of economic systems

• The study of human beings and their cultures

• The study of population trends

• The study of political systems

Which branch of applied social science helps individuals and families improve their well-being?

• Social Work

• Demography

• Counselling

• Communication Studies

What does Geography study?

• The dynamics of past events

• The functioning of the human mind

• The allocation of resources

• The relationship between people and their environment

Which of the following is NOT a branch of social science?

• Engineering

• Sociology

• Political Science

• Psychology

What is the focus of Sociology?

• Understanding human behavior in political contexts

• Studying the allocation of resources

• Understanding interactions among people

• Researching human mind functions

What type of counselling focuses on relationships?

• Career Counselling

• Family Counselling

• Marital and pre-marital counselling

• Individual Counselling

Which branch of applied social science educates the public about social realities?

• Counselling

• Social Work

• Demography

• Communication Studies

What does Demography study?

• Cultural practices

• Political processes

• Population growth trends

• Human mind functions