What is on the anthro test

Overview of Upcoming Lessons

  • Lesson Schedule:

    • Psychology of Attraction lesson scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday).

    • Today's focus: Independent vs. Dependent Variables, with a one-page reading and associated questions.

    • Aim: To condense lessons into notes for studying.

  • Test Preparation:

    • Concentration on four lessons only, making the content focused and concise.

    • The reading for Intro to Social Sciences forms the basis of material for the test.

    • Students should utilize notes from previous lessons, as these may appear as multiple-choice questions on the test.

Content Focus

Social Sciences Overview

  • Understanding Social Sciences:

    • Comprises disciplines that study human behavior and societies.

    • Each discipline (psychology, sociology, anthropology) has distinct focuses and methodologies.

Lesson Notes Reference

  • Psychology:

    • Definition: The study of behavior and the rationale behind it.

    • Key concepts to remember:

    • Phrenology (historical study of skull shape and mental faculties).

  • Sociology:

    • Definition: The study of societies and social behavior.

  • Anthropology:

    • Definition: The study of human societies and cultures and their development.

  • Preparation for Test:

    • Test will consist of 40 marks covering these defined areas.

    • Emphasis on definitions and ability to distinguish between concepts within multiple-choice questions.

Specific Test Formats

Multiple Choice Questions

  • Example questions might include:

    • Definitions of psychology, sociology, and anthropology.

    • Contextual questions regarding the Pierre LeBron and OC Transport shooting; focus on the city where it occurred (multiple-choice format).

Short Answer Questions

  • Students may need to explain thematic questions regarding social scientists and their approaches to crime, such as:

    • Anthropological questions: How does culture influence behavior?

    • Sociological questions: How does society shape individual actions?

    • Psychological questions: What are the internal motivations behind actions?

Case Analysis

  • Test includes a reading of a short article related to a crime.

  • Current events will be referenced to align with topics discussed in class.

  • Students will apply knowledge to analyze motives and societal implications.

Detailed Lesson Overviews

Lesson Two: Pierre LeBron and OC Transport Shooting

  • Understanding of incident background, including anthropological, sociological, and psychological reasons for the shooting.

    • Potential questions include the setting of the crime without requiring detailed specifics.

Lesson Three: Bystander Effect

  • Definition: The phenomenon wherein individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

  • Related concepts:

    • Urban overload hypothesis: Increased urban density leads to decreased helping behavior.

    • Diffusion of responsibility: Individuals assume others will take action, leading to inaction.

  • Key historical example: Kitty Genovese case, detailing the number of witnesses involved in her attack (38 witnesses, with a focus on the societal implications).

Independent and Dependent Variables

  • Independent Variable: The variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

  • Dependent Variable: The outcome or effect that is measured in response to changes in the independent variable.

  • Students will engage with hypothetical scenarios to identify these variables in research contexts.

Final Notes and Resources

  • Reinforcement of key concepts throughout the lessons is essential for test success.

  • Utilize provided readings and notes to clarify any uncertainties.

  • Encourage peer discussions for collaborative learning and clarification of doubts.

Study Strategy

  • Review bolded terms and their definitions from readings.

  • Understand the overarching themes across social sciences and their methods of inquiry.

  • Practice potential multiple-choice questions and prepare for short-answer formats by summarizing key concepts.