What do they study?
Disciplines in Action
Famous Thinkers
Everyday Human Behaviour
Mr. Spencer/Westview
100
The study of social behavior and how people interact in groups.
What is Sociology?
100
Which discipline studies why teens might follow fashion trends?
Sociology
100
This psychologist developed the theory of psychoanalysis.
Who is Sigmund Freud?
100
A common form of non-verbal communication (Not sign language)
Body Language
100
What is the classroom number to Mr. Spencer's Classroom?
117
100
The study of human societies and cultures.
What is anthropology
100
Which discipline studies why stress affects sleep?
Psychology
100
This evolutionary scientist influenced anthropology with his theory of natural selection.
Charles Darwin
100
Saying "please" and "thank you" is an example of this type of social rule.
What is a norm?
100
Who are our 3 vice-principals at Westview?
Mr. Zoras, Ms. Reid, Ms. Peel
100
The study of individual behavior and the mind.
What is psychology?
100
Which discipline studies how humans adapted to use tools?
Anthropology
100
This thinker created the hierarchy of needs.
Who is Abraham Maslow?
100
A teenager listens to the same music as their friends to avoid standing out. What concept is this?
Peer Pressure
100
What sports does Mr. Spencer help coach at Westview?
Boys/Girls Basketball, Girl's Flag Football
200
This discipline might explore why people form friendships or cliques.
What is Sociology?
200
A researcher studies how advertising influences teens to buy new sneakers. Which two disciplines could this involve, and why?
Sociology (peer influence, social trends) and Psychology (motivation, persuasion, consumer behaviour)
200
This sociologist studied how power and conflict affect society.
Karl Marx
200
If a student stands up when the national anthem plays because everyone else does, what behaviour is this showing?
Conformity
200
How tall is Mr. Spencer
5'9
300
This field might study ancient artifacts and fossils.
What is Anthropology?
300
Which discipline would study why people celebrate birthdays?
Anthropology
300
A pioneer in sociology, he studied how societies function.
Who is Émile Durkheim?
300
What is the term for behaviour that goes against society’s rules or expectations?
Deviance
300
What year was Westview founded?
1967