BA Social Sciences Foundation 3

Question 1

What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs used to explain?

Accepted Answer

Human motivation, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization

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Economic theories of supply and demand

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Political structures in democratic societies

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The stages of cognitive development in children

Question 2

In sociology, what is a 'social institution'?

Accepted Answer

An established system of roles and norms that meets fundamental societal needs

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A government-funded social welfare program

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A private charitable organization

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A formal contract between citizens

Question 3

Which concept describes the tendency to judge other cultures by the standards of one's own?

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism

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Cultural relativism

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Multiculturalism

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Assimilation

Question 4

What is the 'scientific method' as applied in social sciences?

Accepted Answer

A systematic process of observation, hypothesis formation, data collection, and conclusion

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A purely mathematical approach to social problems

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A method limited to laboratory experiments only

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A process of reviewing existing literature without collecting new data

Question 5

In political science, what is a 'checks and balances' system?

Accepted Answer

A constitutional mechanism where branches of government limit each other's power

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A budget review process in Congress

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An electoral system with proportional representation

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A military oversight committee

Question 6

What does 'supply and demand' determine in a free market economy?

Accepted Answer

The equilibrium price and quantity of goods and services

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Government taxation rates

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International trade agreements

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The minimum wage level