Social and behavioural science Flashcards
1
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What is social science?
A
- The study of people
- The study of people as individuals and as members of groups such as families, tribes and communities
2
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What is behavioural science?
A
The study of human behaviour
3
Q
What are 3 examples of social sciences?
A
Anthropology
Sociology
Psychology
4
Q
What is anthropology?
A
Study of human beings as a species and as members of different cultures
5
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What is sociology?
A
Study of people in groups. It examines the relationships between people and the social structures they develop.
6
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What is psychology?
A
Study of human mental process and behaviour
