The Discipline a Social Scientist Is Trained in Plays a Role

question 39

Multiple Choice

The discipline a social scientist is trained in plays a role in the questions the social scientist asks. "What are individuals' physiological reactions to a violent movie like Saw?" would most likely be asked by a(n) :

• A) Anthropologist
• B) Economist
• C) Psychologist
• D) Political scientist

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Definitions:

Cultural Experiences

Interactions, practices, and activities that person has which are shaped by and contribute to the customs, beliefs, and values of a particular society.

Intimacy Vs. Isolation

A stage in Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory where young adults face the challenge of forming close relationships with others versus feeling isolated and alone.

Family Cycle

The series of stages through which a family passes over time, from marriage to the raising of children and onward.

Adolescence

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood.