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The “Ologies” The branches of Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology Anthropology The study of the lives and cultures of human beings, dead or alive. Two branches – Physical and Cultural Physical Anthropology Focuses on the evolution of human beings by studying physical remains (bones and fossils) Biological Anthropology – examines disease and illness that are genetically transmitted and explains how they are caused by environmental and social conditions Physical Anthropology Primatology – the study of thinking and communication patterns from our distant evolutionary past Forensic Anthropology – discovers clues in physical injuries, the wear on teeth or bones and the chemical composition of bones, analyses DNA to establish familial identity of a dead person Cultural Anthropology The study of different ways that humans think and act in cultures around the world Archaeology – the study of human construction and artifacts, such as weapons, clothing, cooking utensils to determine way of life Career Link: Archeologist? “A Day in the Life of an Archeologist”... Psychology The scientific study of mental process and the behaviours of people in order to attempt to explain the ways they think, act and feel. Biological Psychology – explain behaviour by examining heredity and biological process Psychoanalytic Psychology – the role of unconscious motivation and early childhood experience in adult behaviour Behavioural Psychology – the role of the environment in shaping and controlling behaviour Cognitive Psychology – mental processes that underlie behaviour Humanistic Psychology – the individual's subjective experience as a key to understanding behaviour Evolutionary Psychology – examines the role of inherited tendencies that have proven adaptive in humans Sociocultural Psychology – examines the effect of society on culture and behaviour Sociology The scientific study of society. Political Sociology – studies the effects that various groups and sub-groups have on the political environment Religion – studies the influence that religious groups have on attitudes and behaviours of society Criminology – studies the cause of crime and how law affects society Economy – studies the structure and influences of economic systems Demography – studies the influence of fertility, migration and mortality on human behaviour and society Social Pathology – studies various social problems such as poverty, crime, discrimination