anthropology
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anthropology
The science of humans, which studies their development, cultures, behaviors, and biological characteristics.
Im Studium der Anthropologie verglich sie die Rituale verschiedener indigener Völker.
While studying anthropology, she compared the rituals of different Indigenous peoples.
The word comes from Greek. It is made up of 'ánthropos' (human) and 'lógos' (teaching, science). 'Anthropologie' is therefore literally the 'science of humans'.
Die kulturelle Anthropologie fasziniert mich besonders.
Cultural anthropology fascinates me especially.
'Anthropologie' is a technical term. The word is mainly used in academic, scientific, or educated-language contexts.
In der Vorlesung ging es um die Grundlagen der Anthropologie.
The lecture was about the foundations of anthropology.
Common combinations are 'Anthropologie studieren' (to study anthropology) or the distinction between 'physische Anthropologie' (physical anthropology), 'kulturelle Anthropologie' (cultural anthropology), and 'Sozialanthropologie' (social anthropology).
Sie hat ihren Master in Sozialanthropologie gemacht.
She did her master's degree in social anthropology.
psychology
'Psychologie' and 'Anthropologie' both deal with humans, but from different perspectives. 'Psychologie' mainly asks how people think, feel, learn, and act. It can also mean the typical way of thinking and feeling of a person or group. 'Anthropologie' is broader and looks at humans as beings: their development, cultures, ways of life, and also biological characteristics. The words can be confused because both sound academic and have to do with human behavior. When it is about the feelings and behavior of individual people, 'Psychologie' usually fits. When it is about humans in general, culture, or development, 'Anthropologie' is more likely to fit.
Die Anthropologie untersucht, wie verschiedene Kulturen mit Geburt und Familie umgehen.
Anthropology studies how different cultures deal with birth and family.
Im Studium der Psychologie lernt Lisa, warum Menschen in Stresssituationen anders reagieren.
In her psychology studies, Lisa learns why people react differently in stressful situations.