Question

What is one way to distinguish between psychology and sociology?

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. All of the above

Explanation:

Psychology and sociology are both science or studies that focus on analyzing human beings and their behavior. However, the focus of each one and approaches are different. In the case of psychology, this is interested in studying the inner mental processes of subjects including the conscious and the unconscious that allow psychologist to understand mental health. On the opposite, sociology deals with society and not with mind and because of this sociology studies interaction and similar aspects rather than mental processes in order to understand the functions of society. Considering this, it can be concluded all of the above are ways to distinguish between psychology and sociology this includes that psychology focuses on the mind, is interested in mental health and looks inward; while sociology focuses on society, is interested in social functions and sociologist look outward.