Social Sciences glossary

science
the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
society
the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
social
relating to society or its organization
psychology
the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context
psychologist
an expert or specialist in psychology
psychotherapist
a person who treats mental disorders by psychological rather than medical means
psychopath
a person suffering from chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behavior
sociology
the study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society
anthropology
the study of human societies and cultures and their development
political science
the branch of knowledge that deals with systems of government; the analysis of political activity and behavior
geography
the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries
criminology
the scientific study of crime and criminals

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