Discipine and social science WEEK-1-PPT.

Week 1 module 1

1. DISCIPLINE AND IDEAS in APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES first quarter DENVER N. DIOCARES

2. Lesson 1: Social Sciences and Applied Social Sciences After going through this learning material, you are expected to: 1. Clarify the relationships and differences between social sciences and applied social sciences (HUMSS_DIASS 12-Ia-1)

3. Lesson 2: Goals and Scope of Counselling After this lesson, you are expected to: 1. Identify the goals and scope of counseling (HUMSS_DIASS12-Ia-1)

4. Activity 1: Jumble Solver! Direction: Unscramble the letters to form words that are related to social sciences and applied social sciences using meaning as the clue. 1. NCEOIMOCS - condition of a region or group as regards to material prosperity

5. 2. UECSNOLGNIL advice and support that is given to people to help them deal with problems

6. 3. GRGAOHEYP - natural features of a place

7. 4. SPCOYLHOYG - study of mind and behavior

8. 5. CSLOYGIOO - study of society, social institutions, and social relationships

9. 6. TISHOYR - events of the past

10. 7. YMDEGROHPA - statistical study of human populations

11. 8. NHRAPTOYOOLG - study of human races, origins, societies and cultures

12. 9. MNOUCMIIATCNO - ways of sending information to people

13. 10. SUIILGNICTS the study of language and of the way languages work

14. Lesson 1 Social Sciences and Applied Social Sciences Social Sciences is made of several disciplines and these include history, political science, sociology, psychology, economics, geography, demography, anthropology and linguistics. - As a body of scientific knowledge, the social sciences provide diverse set of lens that helps us understand and explain the different facets of human society.

15. Branches of the Social Sciences

16. Economics - studies the allocation of needs scarce resources and the production and exchange of goods and services in society

17. : Economics has different subfields

18. Environmental economics studies the allocation of natural resources

19. Labor economics focuses on the study of the decision- making and behaviors of employees and the relationships between employers and their employees.

20. Business economics examines the behavior of companies and firms by studying the factors that result in profit maximization, price setting, production goals, and the role of incentives

21. Monetary economics on the other hand, studies the nation’s production, inflation, income, interest rates, and monetary policies .

22. Branches of social science Anthropology - is the scientific study of humans and their cultures in the past and present time.

23. Anthropologists are trained in the different areas: 1. Cultural anthropology studies the development of human culture based on ethnologic, linguistic, social, and psychological data analysis. It explains how people in other societies live and affects their environments to their respective lives. 2. Physical anthropology studies human biological nature, particularly its beginning , evolution, and variation in prehistory 3. Archeology studies human life in the past through the examination of things left behind by the people

24. Branches of social science History is systematic study of human past events in order to understand the meaning, dynamics, and relationship of the cause and effects of events in the development of societies.

25. History has several subfields: Political history studies history of political institutions Economic history studies the development of economic institutions and other economic factors. Social history studies the history of ordinary lives of people like women, children, ethnic groups, and the different sectors of society from historical point of view.

26. History has several subfields Environmental history looks into the history of the interaction of humans with the environment • History of medicine and public health examines the history of public health and human medicine • Business history studies the history of the development of businesses, companies, and industries • Biographies studies the history of great persons in history

27. Branches of social science Political Science primarily studies human behavior in relation to political systems, governments, laws, and international relations.

28. Political has several fields of study: • Domestic politics studies public opinion, elections, national and local governments. • Comparative politics studies politics within countries and analyzes the similarities and differences between among countries • International relations focuses on the study of political relationship and interaction between and among countries

29. Political has several fields of study • Public administration studies national and local governance and bureaucracy • Public law examines legal systems, civil rights , and criminal justice

30. Branches of social science Psychology studies how the human mind works in consonance with the body to produce thoughts that lead to individual actions

31. Psychology subfields: • Experimental psychology studies of humans and animals examines how and why learning takes place • Developmental psychology studies the ways people change and behave as they go through their life • Personality psychology studies human nature and differences among people • Environmental psychology studies the effects of surroundings on a person’s attitude and behavior

32. Branches of social science Sociology - is a systematic study of people’s behavior in groups

33. Sociology subfields: Applied sociology focuses on the use and proper application of sociological theories, methods and skills to examine data, solve problems and communicate research to the public. Urban sociology studies societal life interactions in urban areas through the application of sociological methods like statistical analysis and ethnographies

34. Sociology subfields: Cultural sociology analyzes the development of social institutions, norms and practices. • Rural sociology studies the social life of people in rural areas • Medical sociology examines the societal aspects of health and medicine of people

35. Sociology subfields: Sociology of education analyzes how social forces and institutions like politics, economic systems, and culture affects school and educational systems. • Political sociology examines how social structure affects and influences politics.

36. Sociology subfields Military sociology is a sociological study of the military organization, the different civilian and military relationships, war experiences, and the use and control of force.

37. Branches of social science Geography is the study of interaction between people and their environments.

38. Geography subfields Physical geography studies the natural features of the earth, including land, water, and atmosphere. • Human geography studies how people create cultures in their natural environments.

39. Branches of social science Demography according to the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (2016) is the scientific study of human populations across time.

40. Major subfield: • Population studies or social demography analyze demographic data to define, explain, and foresee social phenomena. It also studies social – status composition and population distribution

41. LESSON 2 Counseling Counseling is one of the fields of applied social sciences as an application of the social sciences; counseling provides guidance, help, and support to individuals who are distraught by a diverse set of problems in their lives.

42. Applied Social Sciences

43. Applied Social Sciences branch or study that applies the different concepts, theoretical models, and theories of the social science disciplines to help understand society and the different problems and issues. The applied social sciences is utilized to provide alternative solutions to the diverse problem of the society.

44. DIFFERENCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES Social Science is the discipline of study that attempts to give an understanding and explanation of human activity in the context of social relations, social groups, and institutions. It helps to explain how society works, exploring everything from the triggers of economic growth and causes of unemployment to what makes people happy. This information is vital and can be used for many purposes. Among other things, it helps to shape corporate strategies and government policies.

45. WHILE Applied sciences, also called practical sciences, are sciences that apply scientific knowledge from basic sciences in a physical environment. For instance, engineering is an applied science that applies the laws of physics and chemistry for practical applications such as building stronger bridges or fuel-efficient combustion engines, while the medicine is an applied science that applies the laws of biology for solving human ailments.

46. Similarities Between Social Sciences And Applied Sciences Social science and applied science might be distinct bodies of knowledge. However, they have certain features in common. One such similarity lies in the fact that they both adopt the use of observations in their research. Also , both social science and applied science have laws that are generally applicable. Not just that, these laws also boast of some exceptions to its application.

47. Similarities Between Social Sciences And Applied Sciences they also adopt the use of empirical research in their research work. It is a research method that measures data using mathematical and scientific precision. Applied science works more with experimental data, which is the data gathered from the process of experimentation. Social science , on the other hand, works more with experiential data, which is data obtained from real-life experiences like interviews, surveys.

48. Relationships and Differences between Social Sciences and Applied Social Social Sciences applied social Sciences Activity 1: Complete Me!

49. LESSON 2 Counseling three main career tracks for applied social scientist 1 . Counseling is one of the fields of applied social sciences as an application of the social sciences; counseling provides guidance, help, and support to individuals who are distraught by a diverse set of problems in their lives.

50. Counseling can be done by the following: 1. Guidance counselor and life coaching are applications of the social sciences and these professions, expert help are given to individuals who needed guidance or advice pertaining to their business successes, general conditions and personal life transitions, relationships and career.

51. 2. Life coach analyzes the present condition of the client, discovers different obstacles or challenges that a client faces, and provides a certain course of action to make the client’s life better

52. 3 . Career counseling is needed by people who are in the process of entering the job market, searching for possible career change, or those wanting career advancements. 4. Personal growth counseling concentrates on the evaluation of different aspects of a client’s life.

53. three main career tracks for applied social scientist 2. Social work practitioners help individuals, families, and groups , communities to improve their individual and collective well-being. 3. Communication studies applied social science provide adequate training for careers in the field of journalism and mass communication because of multidisciplinary knowledge and skills that graduates learn from social sciences .

54. Goals and Scope of Counseling Different individuals have different perceptions of what can be expected of counseling individuals preparing to become counselors, and those who seek counseling, as well as parents, teachers, school administrators and governmental agencies, all differ in their expectations of the counseling experience

55. According to Gibson and Mitchell (2003), the following are the goals of counseling 1 . Development Goals - assist in meeting and advancing the client’s human growth and development including social, personal, emotional, cognitive and physical wellness.

56. 2. Preventive Goals - help the client to avoid some undesired outcomes. 3. Enhancement Goals – develop special skill and abilities. 4. Remedial Goals – assist the client to overcome and treat an undesirable development.

57. 5. Exploratory Goals – examine the options, test the skills and try new and different activities. 6. Reinforcement Goals – help the client in recognizing that what they are doing, thinking, and feeling is fine. 7. Cognitive Goals – contain acquiring the basic understanding and habits for good health

58. 8. Physiological Goals – facilitate behavioral changes towards the society. 9. Psychological Goals – aid in developing good social interaction skills, learning emotional control and developing positive self – concept.

59. Scope of Counseling Clients are encouraged to meet with a counselor even if they are not sure that they need counseling. Any client facing problems are encouraged to see a counselor.

60. The scope of counseling covers various aspects of human life including: 1. Personal – includes motivation, self –esteem, interest, career choice, etc. 2. Social – pertains to relationship conflicts, socialization, peer relationships, etc. 3. Cognitive – relates to the study habits, academic performance, irrational thoughts, etc.

61. 4. Behavioral – contains absenteeism, bullying, restlessness, misbehavior, etc. 5. Psychological – comprises of personality development, stress, etc. 6. Emotional –embraces to anger management issues, phobias, mild anxiety, etc.

62. 7. Spiritual – covers spiritual beliefs, guidance, confusions, etc. 8. Health - - includes wellness, life and work balance, leisure, etc. 9. Occupational –indicates work and career decisions, etc.

63. Activity 3: Jot it down ! Direction : Analyze each situation below and put a check mark (✔) if it is reasonably within a counselor’s jurisdiction and put a cross mark (✘) if it is not. Justify your answers using what you learned in this lesson.

64. ___1. Mocha feels insecure and an outcast in school because she thinks her classmates talk negatively. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____2. Ren - Ren needs to raise funds for her college tuition fee next year. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

65. _____3. Allen keeps questioning himself if he is in the right job because he seems to be getting more unmotivated as time goes. His spirit for doing his job well has gone down these past few months. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____4. Greg thinks he is addicted to video games and wants to control it to become more productive with his schoolwork. _______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

66. _____5. Shane was diagnosed with Obsessive – Compulsive Disorder (OCD) when she was a teenager. As a young adult now, she wants to be helped again in controlling her OCD symptoms. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____6. Benny is overly jealous when it comes to the friends of his girlfriend. He cannot seem to accept the fact that his girlfriend enjoys very much the company of others. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

67. _____7. Lesley is overly scared of men because of a traumatic experience she had as a little girl. She witnessed how three men robbed and stabbed her father to death. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____8. Pete, 18 years old, is suffering from a split personality wherein he exhibits 8 personalities. At night he thinks that he is a mother, at day he portrays his grandmother and during his lucid intervals he became Pete itself. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

68. _____9 . Keanu is confused on his religion wherein they do not eat blood –cooked foods like his other classmates. His religion forbids to eat blood or any uncooked foods with blood. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____10. Martha, 16 years old has twin brothers, Leone and Loonie . Growing up with two brothers, Martha questioned herself if she is really a girl or a boy since she likes boys’ toys, clothes for the boys and other things that his twin brothers have. __________________________________________________________________________