The Behavioural Sciences

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The Behavioural Sciences

• Anthropology- This is the cross-cultural study of
  mans behaviour in terms of geography, his time
  period, and his culture. Culture includes
  beliefs, traditions, ceremonies and objects.

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The Behavioural Sciences

• Psychology This refers to the study of the
  behaviours of individuals in light of their own
  personal heredity and environmental influences.
  It is concerned with emotions, motivations,
  intelligence and learning.

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The Behavioural Sciences

• Sociology- This is the study of the behaviour of
  man in groups, how and why these groups develop,
  and the laws that govern mans activities within
  these groups.
• Family living also draws upon the disciplines
  of history, medicine, law, biology, economics,
  political science and philosophy.

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Group Discussion Questions

• Youve just been given 200 to spend on your
  family. What would you do with it?
• What is something you would never want your
  children to go through?
• Name a family member of whom you are proud. Why?
• What is the title of a song that you could call
  your theme song? Why?
• If you had 3 days to yourself, where would you
  go? With whom?
• What are the 3 things you like best about your
  family?
• What do you think is the most successful
  ingredient for a happy marriage?
• If you could give your teenagers a gift that
  would ensure their success in high school, what
  would you give them?
• What is the best family show on T.V.? Why?
• What is the last nice thing you did for someone
  in your family?