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Sociology 12 Review 1.1
1.1 describe the discipline of sociology as a social science through the examination of selected
social issues
Match each term with the correct definition by putting the letter of the correct
definition in the box to the left of each term.
1. Sociology
2. Social science
3. Psychology
4. Political science
5. History
6. Geography
7. Economics
8. Anthropology
A. The branch of knowledge concerned with the
production, consumption, and transfer of
wealth.
B. The study of the physical features of the earth
and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it
affects and is affected by these.
C. The study of the origins, physical and cultural
development, biological characteristics, and
social customs and beliefs of humankind.
D. The study of the development, structure, and
functioning of human society. The study of
human problems.
E. The study of past events, particularly in human
affairs.
F. The scientific study of the human mind and its
functions, especially those affecting behavior
in a given context.
G. The scientific study of human society and
social relationships.
H. The branch of knowledge that deals with
systems of government.
How does a sociologists examine our world? From the list below, put a
checkmark in the box to the left of each sentence that correctly applies to a
sociologists perspective. Only select 7 of the boxes.
1. They use commonsense notions or knowledge.
2. Some would be most interested in the demographic profiles.
3. They analyze why and under what circumstances behaviour takes place.
4. They attempt to discover pattern or commonalities in human behaviour.
5. They reach beyond past studies and develop a more global approach.
6. They try to see the relationship between individual experiences and the
larger society
7. They use existing sociological theories and methods of inquiry.
8. They use popular myths or hearsay.
9. They use systematic research techniques and scientific standards.
10. They would focus on the natural environment.
Name ___________________________ Date ________________ Mark _________ / 15
Sociology 12 Review 1.1
1.1 describe the discipline of sociology as a social science through the examination of selected
social issues