Applied Social Sciences

Which social science discipline studies the production, distribution, exchange, and consumption of goods and services?

• Anthropology

• Economics

• Sociology

• Psychology

Geography differs from history as described in the passage in which of the following ways?

• Geography studies places and environments, while history studies events over time.

• Geography focuses on the future, while history focuses on the present.

• Geography is only about maps, while history is only about wars.

• Geography and history are exactly the same fields.

The study of how language changes in a community over time and how these changes affect social interactions would be most relevant to which two social science disciplines?

• Sociology and Linguistics

• Psychology and Economics

• Anthropology and Political Science

• Geography and History

Read the passage carefully. Which of the following is NOT one of the three disciplines under Applied Social Sciences mentioned in the passage?

• Counseling

• Social Work

• Communication

• Economics

The difference between basic social sciences and applied social sciences as described in the passage is:

• Basic social sciences focus on understanding theories and concepts, while applied social sciences use this knowledge to solve real-world problems.

• Basic social sciences are only about practical applications, while applied social sciences are purely theoretical.

• Basic social sciences and applied social sciences are exactly the same with no differences.

• Applied social sciences ignore theories and only focus on experiments.

Read the passage carefully. True or False: Applied social sciences can stand on their own without relying on basic social sciences.

• True

• False

According to the passage, what is one specific goal of counseling?

• Facilitate change of behavior.

• Provide emotional support.

• Enhance communication skills.

• Increase self-awareness.

Which goal of counseling focuses on helping individuals adapt and survive in a complex society?

• Enhance coping skills and adjustment.

• Provide emotional support.

• Facilitate personal growth.

• Improve communication skills.

What does counseling aim to improve for people with poor self-esteem or inadequate social skills?

• Relationship skills.

• Mathematical ability.

• Physical strength.

• Cooking skills.

Counseling can help a person who is struggling with excessive smoking or depression by:

• Providing emotional support and coping strategies

• Encouraging unhealthy habits

• Ignoring the person's feelings

• Promoting substance use