1. Topic 1(COLON) Studying People, Culture and Society

Lesson 1.1: What Are The Social Sciences? — Quiz

Test your understanding of lesson 1.1: what are the social sciences? with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What are the social sciences primarily concerned with studying?

Question 2

Which discipline is NOT one of the main areas of study in social sciences?

Question 3

What concept did C. Wright Mills introduce to understand the link between personal troubles and public issues?

Question 4

How does social-science explanation differ from common-sense explanations?

Question 5

Why is a comparative and cross-cultural view important in social sciences?