E3_Social Sciences_final

What is social science?

What are social sciences?

• Social sciences focus solely on natural phenomena.

• Social sciences are primarily concerned with physical sciences.

• Social sciences study only economic transactions.

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

Social imagination is

• the process of individual decision-making
• the ability to analyze historical events
• the ability to connect personal experiences with broader social forces
• the skill of public speaking

How do social sciences differ from natural sciences?

• Social sciences study the laws of physics and chemistry.

• Social sciences are primarily concerned with biological processes.

• Social sciences focus on human behavior and societies, while natural sciences focus on the physical world and natural phenomena.

• Natural sciences analyze human emotions and relationships.

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Natural sciences

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(b) Social sciences

• biology
• political science
• economics
• history
• sociology
• geology
• anthropology
• physics
• chemistry
• astronomy
• education
• environmental science
• botany
• psychology

What is a social fact?

• A social fact is a temporary trend that changes frequently.

• A social fact is a physical object that can be touched and seen.

• A social fact is a value, norm, or social structure that influences individual behavior and exists independently of individuals.

• A social fact is a personal belief that varies from individual to individual.

Who created the term social fact?

• Erik Durkheim

• Emile Durkheim

• Margo Durkheim

• Tralalero Tralala

What is one of Durkheim's main contributions to sociology?

• The development of psychological theories in sociology.

• The promotion of individualism over collectivism in social studies.

• The establishment of sociology as a distinct academic discipline.

• The introduction of quantitative methods in sociology.

Write 2-3 examples of social facts

Can you give an example of a social fact?

• The concept of gravity.

• The process of talking to a friend.

• The color blue.

• The institution of marriage.