Social Sciences Flashcards

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Anthropology

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The study of humans, their behavior, cultures, and societies throughout history.

Ex: Ethnographic studies that observe the everyday life of a community (e.g., Margaret Mead’s work in Samoa).

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Psychology

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The scientific study of the mind and behavior.

Example: Behavioral studies that explore how environmental factors influence human actions, such as B.F. Skinner's experiments on operant conditioning.

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Sociology

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The study of social behavior, institutions, and the development of societies.

Ex: Analyzing the impact of social media on human relationships.

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Economics

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The study of how goods and services are produced, distributed, and consumed.

Ex: Analyzing market trends to forecast economic conditions (e.g., Keynesian economics).

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Political Science

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The study of government systems, political activities, and political behavior.

Ex: Researching the effects of voter behavior on election outcomes.

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Geography

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The study of places and the relationships between people and their environments.

Ex: Analyzing the physical and human characteristics of specific regions.

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Culture

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The beliefs, behaviors, art, institutions, and other products of human work and thought characteristic of a particular society

Ex: Practices related to rituals, language, and social habits in various cultures around the world.

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Class

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A social stratification based on socioeconomic status

Ex: Differentiating between upper class, middle class, and lower class based on income, education, and occupation.

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Technology

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The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.

Ex: The role of the Internet in changing communication and access to information.

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Race

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A social construct used to categorize people based on physical characteristics, ancestry, and associated social meanings.

Ex: Racial categories used in demographic surveys to address inequality issues.