Sociology and anthropology are behavioral sciences concerned with the study of human social life and culture. Sociology involves the scientific study of social patterns, institutions, and changes within societies, while anthropology primarily focuses on the classification and analysis of humans and their societies from cultural, historical, and physical perspectives. The document provides background on influential thinkers in sociology like Auguste Comte, Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Emile Durkheim. It also defines key concepts in sociology and anthropology and discusses how knowledge of these disciplines can be applied in healthcare settings.