Social Science Is Best Defined as The

question 44

Multiple Choice

Social science is best defined as the:

• A) Application of scientific methods to the study of human social reality
• B) Systematic selection of social objects
• C) Attempt to achieve certainty in observing social reality
• D) Assumption that social phenomena resemble biological and chemical phenomena
• E) Application of psychological techniques on social phenomena

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Definitions:

Biological Maturation

The process by which living organisms grow and develop physically according to their genetic timetable.

Conservation

The protection, preservation, management, or restoration of natural environments, ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife.

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge—to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs and desires different from one's own.

Centration

A term from cognitive development theory describing a focus on one aspect of a situation while ignoring others, common in early childhood.