Chapter 1 Flashcards
The disciplines that study human social behavior or institutions and functions of human society in a scientific manner
Social sciences
The social science that studies human society and social behaviors
Sociology
How people relate to one another and influence each other’s behavior
Social interactions
Observable facts or events that involve human society
Social phenomena
Theoretically explaining how society influences people
Sociological perspective
The ability to see the connection between the larger world and your personal life
Sociological imagination
The comparative study of the past and present cultures
Anthropology
Social sciences that deal with the behavior and thinking organisms
Psychology
THe study of how social environment effects individuals behavior and personality
Social psychology
The study of the choices people make in an effort to satisfy their needs and wants.
Economics
The branch of knowledge that deals with systems of government.
Political science
The study of past events
History