Introduction to social sciences

Question 1

Anthropology

Answer 1

-Aims to study how human thinks, communicate, interact with social and physical environment
-Studies respective cultures and differences/simillarites in people

Question 2

Sociology

Answer 2

-Study of human social life, groups, societies
-Focuses on relationship between people and society

Question 3

Psychology

Answer 3

-Study of the mind
-Looks at the mental behaviours of humans
-Personality of individuals (feelings or thoughts)

Question 4

Kitty Genovese Case

Answer 4

-Was attacked serval times on a New York City night in 1964
-Attacker fled and came back to repeatedly assault her
-38 of her neighbours witnessed the event but didn’t do anything

Question 5

Bystander effect

Answer 5

Occurs when the presences of others discourages an individual from acting up on/intervening in an emergeny situation

Question 6

Growth mindset

Answer 6

The belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. Intelligence and talent are just the starting point.

Question 7

What are the 2 minutes?

Answer 7

Fixed mindset and growth mindset

Question 8

Fixed mindset

Answer 8

Ignore useful feedback, limits the belief in ourself to grow

Question 9

Self fulling prophecies

Answer 9

The idea that one person’s or group’s expectation for the behaviours in other can unintentionally help bring about the behaviours expected of others.

Question 10

What is the term neuroplasticity?

Answer 10

Every time we gain new knowledge our brains grow and adapt to store that information

Question 11

Benefits of growth mindset

Answer 11

-Positive outlook on life
-Coming out of comfort zone
-Better grades in school
-Learning new experiences
-Better relationships with others