A social scientist is trained to study the contents of garbage heaps. "What can we learn from studying garbage?" would most likely be asked by a(n) ______.
A) anthropologist
B) economist
C) political scientist
D) psychologist

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Anthropologists often study the material culture of a society, which can include examining their garbage to learn about their consumption patterns, waste management practices, and even cultural values. Economists may study waste management from a financial perspective, but they are less likely to focus on the contents of garbage itself. Political scientists may study waste management policies, but they may not necessarily focus on the contents of the garbage itself. Psychologists generally focus on human behavior and mental processes and are unlikely to study garbage.

A Social Scientist Is Trained to Study the Contents of Garbage