Why Were Lines Between Social Sciences Unclear When They First

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why were lines between social sciences unclear when they first developed?

• A) The backgrounds of early social scientists were diverse, and they often conducted work in multiple disciplines.
• B) Early social scientists, who were educated as physicians, were reluctant to leave their medical school posts.
• C) Early universities were unwilling to fund the social sciences, forcing them to share resources.
• D) High degrees of social cohesion among social scientists made them reluctant to split apart.

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