FSSE 1

According to Charles Beard, social sciences are primarily concerned with:

• The behavior of animals

• Human affairs

• Natural resources

• Stars and planets

Which discipline is NOT traditionally a part of social science?

• Chemistry

• History

• Sociology

• Political Science

Social science is best described as:

• The study of natural phenomena

• A branch of literature

• A study of man's relationship with other men and his environment

• A system of mechanical principles

Which is a key nature of social science?

• Focused only on political systems

• Study of numerical patterns

• Realistic and problem-centered

• Based on fictional stories

Which of the following describes the scope of social science?

• Limited to economic issues

• Compartmentalized

• As vast as the world and as long as human history

• Focused only on past civilizations

Social studies differ from social sciences in that social studies are:

• Aimed at discovering new truths

• Designed for adult education

• More focused on instructional utility

• Concerned solely with history

Social science includes the following EXCEPT:

• Botany

• Sociology

• Anthropology

• Economics

What is the main aim of social studies?

• Promote agricultural development

• Encourage memorization of dates

• Develop understanding of man and his environment

• Teach legal terminologies

Social science enables learners to:

• Memorize scientific theories

• Participate actively in social affairs

• Focus only on national events

• Avoid interacting with society

Which component is emphasized in both social science and social studies?

• Artistic expression

• Human relationships

• Chemical experiments

• Animal behavior