Lesson 1.75: The Nature and Goals of Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science Flashcards
It defines how people relate to nature and their physical environment.
culture
It always describes human, human behaviour and human societies around the
world
anthropology
. It is a social science that deals with humans and their interactions.
political science
It is the study of human social relationships and institutions.
sociology
It is a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some
person or thing.
beliefs
This term means scientific study of man or human beings.
anthropology
It refers to a theoretical foundation of contemporary anthropology.
nature of culture
. It attempts to explain how the social world operates.
sociological theory
It is used to analyse and explain objects of social study, and facilitate organizing
sociological knowledge.
theoretical perspective
It sees social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of
resources,power, and inequality.
conflict perspective
T/F: Culture is defined as how people relate to nature and their physical
environment.
true
T/F: The term “Politics” means scientific study of man or human beings.
false
anthropology
T/F: Theoretical perspective is used to analyse and explain objects of social
study, and facilitate organizing sociological knowledge.
true
T/F: Anthropology always describes human, human behaviour and human
societies around the world.
true
T/F: Cultural perspective sees social life as a competition, and focuses on
the distribution of resources, power, and inequality.
false
conflict perspective
