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Section 1 Examining Social Life Disciplines that examine human social behavior or institutions and the functions of society in a scientific manner ◦ Anthropology: study of past and present cultures ◦ Psychology: study of behavior and mental processes ◦ Economics: analyzing choices people make to satisfy their needs and wants ◦ Political Science: examination of the principles, organization, and operation of government ◦ History: study of people and events of the past ◦ And Sociology (of course)!!! The social science that studies human society and social behavior Focus on social interaction- how people relate to one another and influence each other’s behavior ◦ Sociologists tend to focus on the group over the individual Examination of social phenomena- observable facts or events that involve in human society Involves looking at social life in a scientific, systematic way rather than depending on common sense Involves looking beyond commonly held beliefs/explanations to examine hidden meanings behind human actions ◦ Behavior is influenced by social factors ◦ Behavior is learned from others ◦ There are different perspectives of social reality The ability to see the connection between the larger world and your personal life “The capacity to range from the most impersonal and remote topics to the most intimate features of the human self…” Pg. 7 #1-5 on a piece of looseleaf