This document defines social science as the study of human society and individual relationships within society. It lists several fields that are considered social sciences: psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, history, and geography. These social sciences study topics like human behavior, social institutions, social relationships, the development and structure of societies and cultures, the production and distribution of goods and services, political systems, chronological records of events, and the Earth's surface and natural resources. The document also discusses the relationships between media and culture, human perception, socialization, attitudes, social change, and persuasion.