Question

What is a fundamental difference in the depth of study between Social Studies and Social Science?

• A. Social Studies is a detailed and in-depth scientific study, while Social Science is at a surface level.
• B. Social Studies focuses on abstract theories, while Social Science focuses on practical experiences.
• C. Social Studies is a study of man and his environment at a comparatively surface level, while Social Science is a detailed and in-depth scientific study.
• D. Social Studies emphasizes generalisations, while Social Science emphasizes specific phenomena only.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Social Studies is a study of man and his environment at a comparatively surface level, while Social Science is a detailed and in-depth scientific study.

MEANING OF SOCIAL STUDIES

• A subject of study at the primary level, learnt through experiences appropriate to the special stage of development of the pupils.

• It is a study of man and his environment at a comparatively surface level.

MEANING OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

• A branch of knowledge included at higher level (secondary, higher secondary and college level) learnt through a variety of experiences and approaches appropriate to the nature of the developmental stage of the learners at that level.

• It is a detailed and in depth scientific study of facts, concepts, theories, processes etc. related to human affairs.