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    Similarities and

    Dissimilarities between
    Psychology and Sociology
    Samip kirat
    Relatedness (Psychology and Sociology)
    Study of Human Behavior
    Social Psychology
    Interdisciplinary Collaboration
    Complementary Perspectives
    Individual and Societal Levels
    Applied Settings
    Impact on Policy and Interventions
    Common Research Areas
    Similarities between Psychology and
    Sociology
    Aspect Sociology Psychology
    Study of Human Examines collective behavior, social Focuses on individual behavior, thoughts,
    Behavior structures emotions

    Social Sciences Falls under the social sciences umbrella Also falls under the social sciences umbrella

    Empirical Research Utilizes empirical research methods Relies on empirical research methods
    Interdisciplinary Overlaps, especially in social
    Connections psychology Interdisciplinary connections exist

    Aims to improve individual well-being and


    Impact on Society Aims to address societal issues contribute to societal understanding
    Differences between Sociology and Psychology
    Aspect Sociology Psychology

    Broader focus on social structures and Primarily focused on individual


    Scope of Study institutions thoughts and behaviors

    Macro-level perspective, studying large groups Micro-level perspective, analyzing


    Level of Analysis and societies individual behavior

    Considers genetic, biological


    Nature vs. Nurture Emphasizes societal factors and socialization factors, and individual experiences
    Utilizes qualitative and Utilizes a wide range of methods,
    Methods and quantitative methods, social including experiments and
    Approaches theories observations

    Focus on historical and long-term May focus on immediate or short-


    Time Orientation social trends term individual experiences

    Various subfields (e.g.,


    criminology, sociology of Various branches (e.g., clinical
    Specializations education) psychology, cognitive psychology)

    Concerned with social structure, Focus on cognition, emotions, and


    Research Questions inequality, and institutions psychological disorders
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