About the field of Anthropology: Anthropology is the study of humankind. Anthropology distinguishes itself in its very broadness as it seeks to study humanity in a holistic fashion. As such it is related to a large number of disciplines including: Archaeology , Area Studies , Biology , Cognitive Psychology , Cognitive Science , Folklore/Mythology , Forensic Psychology , History , Liberal Studies , Social Psychology , and Sociology ... just to name a few. Anthropology seeks to improve the human condition through knowledge of the past and present and the factors contributing to humanity's condition. Students can then take this knowledge and apply it in a research capacity or to further work in related professions.