The document discusses social science professions and how social science addresses social problems. It describes several professions related to social science fields like anthropology, archeology, economics, psychology, social work, survey research, and secondary/post-secondary teaching. It also discusses several sociological theories for addressing social issues, such as structural functionalism, rational choice theory, and routine activity theory. Overall, the document outlines the applications of social science approaches to understanding and solving social problems.

1. RENETH MAE A. DIAZ, LPT
SOCIAL SCIENCE
IN THE REAL
WORLD The Professions in Social Science
 The Applications and
Intersections of the
Approaches in Addressing Social
Problems

2. 1.Why is the
exclusive
usage of
Filipino words
in works on
Philippines
history and
society
problematic?
2.How can

3. An Animated Introduction to
Social Sciences

4. What is the
video all
about?
How does
anthropology
related to Social
Science?
geography?
sociology?
political science?
and psychology?
What are the
professions that
are related to the
Social Science
Department?
According to the
video, how does
social science
address social
concerns?

5. Professions in Social
Science

6. Anthropologists examine various cultural backgrounds
through artifacts, researches, and statistical analyses.
They primarily seek to understand human behavior so
as to improve human conditions. They also combine
knowledge of biology and archeology with current data
Anthropologist

7. Archeologist may work on archeological
digs to recover evidence of past
civilizations (such as fossil, tools or pottery)
or study current civilizations and cultures.
Archeologist

8. An economist collects and interprets
economic data. These economic data may
come from businesses, governments and
other social organizations. Economist then
economist

9. This field involve either providing direct care for
mental illness, working with patients who have
brain injuries or substance abuse problems.
They deal with the behavior of people from a
variety of backgrounds in order to comprehend
Psychologist

10. A social worker affords social welfare and
human rights services to improve the lives
of people in a community. They employ
research analysis and data to put service
Social worker

11. A survey researcher typically gathers and
evaluates social science data. The services
of survey researchers are essential in
designing professional surveys and
Survey researcher

12. Post-secondary teachers or college instructors
teach students in a range of settings. They work
at college, universities and/or research centers.
They conduct research related to their field of
specialization and publish research papers or
Secondary or post-secondary teachers

13. Applications and Intersections
of the Approaches in
Addressing Social Problems

14. It views social problems as rising from a
society’s natural evolution. It optimistically
holds that when a social problem surfaces,
it might indeed threaten a society’s stability,
Structural functionalism

15. The theory tries to explain why people
make decisions or take actions that
have particular outcomes, how they do
so, and how to predict the decisions
Rational choice theory

16. It pronounces that crime is quite normal and
depends on the opportunities available. “If the
target is not protected enough, if it is worth the
reward, crime will happen. Crime does not need
hardened offenders, super predators, convicted
Routine activity theory

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Find a picture in the internet
or illustrate a situation that
depicts a social phenomenon
or a social problem in which

18. What I Am in the Society?
POLITICAL
SCIENTIST
A N T H R O P O L O G I S T
A R C H EOLOGIST ECONOMIST

19. What I Am in the Society?
PSYC H OLOGIST SOC IA L
W OR K ER
GUIDANCE
COUNSELOR
LAWYER

20. What I Am in the Society?
SEC ON D A RY
TEA C H ER
GEOGR A PH ER

21. 1. A social work practitioner propose intelligent solutions to economic
problems via collection and interpretation of economic data. _________
2. People who are interested to become anthropologists are required to
undergo studies in history, statistics and biology. _________
3. In most states in America and other countries, psychologist are
required to pass a licensure exam prior to employment. _________
4. Students interested in becoming economists must have a satisfactory
aptitude for reading comprehension, writing, and evaluation and the
ability to explain economic concepts. _________
5. Using artifacts, researches, and statistical analyses, anthropologists
are able to examine various cultural backgrounds. _________
Directions: Write T if the statement is true, and F if
other wise.

22. 1. The endeavors encompassed in the social-science-related professions
basically address the various social concerns in the society. _________
2. Listening and oral communication skills are essential for social
psychologists in order to provide counseling and mediation services.
_________
3. A social worker affords social welfare and human rights services to
improve the lives of people in the community. _________
4. Social science teachers can become consultants or experts in their
fields such as professors, educators and social scientist. _________
5. Both the rational choice theory and structural functionalism affirm to
society’s leaders and decision-makers that crimes will always be
existent. _________
Directions: Write T if the statement is true, and F if
other wise.

23. Farewell E-Learning
Activity:
Access the article
entitled, “10 advantages
of E-Learning” using the
URL:
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advantages-e-learning.
In the Facebook
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the page, write two
positive things that you

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