social science Flashcards
1
Q
what is social science?
A
the study of human behaviour
2
Q
what are the four components of social science?
A
- anthropology
- psychology
- economics
- sociology
3
Q
what is anthropology?
A
humans and their culture
4
Q
what is psychology?
A
how we think and feel
5
Q
what is economics?
A
production and distribution of wealth
6
Q
what is sociology?
A
how people behave with others, groups and society
7
Q
what is a family?
A
“any group of two or more people, who are bound together by ties of blood, mutual consent, birth or adoption and who, together, assume responsibility for the functions of families”
8
Q
what are the 5 “functions” of families?
A
- physical care
- addition of members
- social control of children
- socialization of children
- nurturance and love
