Introduction to Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology

Grade 11Mrs. Bujold

The Social Sciences

Social Sciences:

Economics, PoliticsGeography, History

Behavioural Sciences:Anthropology Sociology, Psychology

The Social Science umbrellacan include all subjects listed on this page.

The Social Sciences IntroductionThis power point will cover the following:

What are the social sciences that focus on behaviour? Differences between Social Science and HumanitiesDifference between Social Science and Natural

SciencesWhat techniques do the social sciences use?

Why are the social sciences important?

The Social Sciences & HumanitiesSocial Science is related to the humanities.Humanities are subjects that focus on the

creative side of human experience.The humanities are concerned with human

expression whereas the social sciences focus on human behaviour.

Examples of the humanities: Art, Literature and Philosophy

The Social Sciences and Natural Sciences

The natural sciences are subjects like chemistry,

biology physics

Differences Between Natural and Behavioural Sciences

Natural Sciences work in strictly controlled regulated conditions such as temperature and humidity controlled environments.

They take precise measurements.They limit exposure to foreign material and prevent

contamination of their research materials.

Behavioural sciences use fieldwork observation, they gather information from ‘informants’ who are members of the culture under study.

Because of the focus on human input, social scientists cannot ensure that external forces do not influence the research material.

The key goal in both areas is reliability.

The Social Science TechniquesThe social sciences use research and analysis.Specific techniques include:

Collecting and analyzing statistics ,

Conducting Experiments,Examining what previous social scientists have

written and created.

The Goal is to understand why people act as they do.

The Importance of Behavioural Sciences

Behavioural Sciences can help1. Improve the Quality of life,2. Help us Resolve issues,3. Assist us in understanding what influences

human behaviour,4. Helps each of us live an informed life, and5. Allows us to contribute our own community

and the global community to make the world a better place.

HSP 3U ClassworkRead/Review pages 5-9.Complete RECAP Questions # 2 and 3.Read Point and Counterpoint page 8.Complete Point/Counterpoint question #1.

Use a chart.Complete Point/Counterpoint question #2.

(2-3 sentences only)