What Is Social Science?
This field studies how humans behave and influence the world.
What is social science?
This discipline studies the mind and behaviour of individuals.
What is Psychology?
“Nature” refers to this.
What is biology / genetics
Ethics means doing what is __________ in research.
What is right / fair / responsible?
This TED Talk warned about stereotypes and incomplete stories.
What is The Danger of a Single Story?
Name ONE branch of social science we have studied so far.
Anthropology, sociology, or psychology
This discipline studies groups, society, and social rules.
What is sociology?
“Nurture” refers to this.
What are environment, experiences, culture?
Why might deception sometimes be used in studies?
What is people may change behaviour if they know they’re being studied?
A “single story” is best described as this.
An incomplete or one-sided view
Social scientists use these to gather and analyze data instead of guesswork.
Scientific methods
This discipline studies culture, traditions, and human life across time.
What is Anthropology?
Give ONE example where biology clearly matters.
What are height, eye colour, mental health, disabilities?
Give ONE ethical concern in social science research.
What is stress, harm, deception, consent?
Why are single stories dangerous?
What is they lead to stereotypes and misunderstanding?
Social science is different from natural science because it focuses on this.
Human behaviour and social groups
This discipline would most likely study social media trends and peer pressure.
What is sociology?
Give ONE example where environment clearly matters.
What are language, manners, attitudes, behaviour?
Who helps decide what research is ethical today?
What is ethics boards / society / researchers?
Name ONE way society shapes how individuals think.
What is media, culture, school, social norms?
Explain ONE reason why social science is important in everyday life.
It helps us understand behaviour, society, culture, or social problems
Choose ONE discipline and describe something it might study.
Psychology → emotions, stress
Sociology → rules, groups
Anthropology → culture, traditions
Most social scientists believe behaviour is best explained by this.
What is a combination of nature and nurture?
Is gaining knowledge ever worth causing emotional stress? Explain briefly.
Answers will vary; credit thoughtful reasoning
How can individuals challenge single stories?
What is seek other perspectives, question stereotypes, share stories?