[GE-STS 101] Chapter 1 Pre-Test

Science is a methodolical way of acquiring knowledge.

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Technology is the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

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Science and technology can be dangerous.

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Science, Technology, and Society (STS) is the study of how science and technology shape and are shaped by social influences.

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STS deals with the historical development of science and technology but does not cover their philosophical underpinnings

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The study of STS primarily concerns students of science and technology programs, and not non-science students as much.

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STS is an important area of study because science and technology permeate every aspect of everyday life.

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Science and technology are not crucial factors in nation building.

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History cannot teach people about evaluating present-day science and technology

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STS draws from other disciplines, such as history, sociology, philosophy, economics, political science, international relations, and science policy.

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