Category: Philosophy

What happened to the information superhighway? In 1995, media outlets were transfixed with the Internet as an amazing source of knowledge. Major newspapers in the United States and abroad referred to the “information superhighway” in 4,562 stories. The quantity of articles in major newspapers mentioning the “information superhighway” dropped sharply, to just 1,314. Is a […]

What are 5 ways to show respect? 7 Ways to Be Respectful (And a One-Step Trick to Getting More Respect From Others) Listen and be present. Be thoughtful of others’ feelings. Acknowledge others and say thank you. Address mistakes with kindness. Make decisions based on what’s right, not who you like. Respect physical boundaries. Live […]

What are the different of communication models? The three most well known models for communication are Linear, Interactional, and Transactional. As West & Turner (2007) explain, each model sheds light on the development of communication, but emphasizes different parts of the communication process. Which model of communication is the best? The best known communication models […]

What is the ether theory? In physics, aether theories (also known as ether theories) propose the existence of a medium, a space-filling substance or field, thought to be necessary as a transmission medium for the propagation of electromagnetic or gravitational forces. Is dark matter the same as ether? Dark Matter and the ether basically describe […]

What does shtarker mean in Yiddish? Safire wrote (11/25/2002), “I’m a shtarker. This Yiddish word, rooted in the German stark, “strong,” is defined by the lexicographer Sol Steinmetz as “a strong- minded person willing to wield power.” What does the Yiddish phrase Oy gevalt mean? oh, violence What does Gazuntite mean? Gesundheit was borrowed from […]

What is difference between in spite of and despite? The only difference between in spite of and despite is the ‘of’. Despite the pain in his leg he completed the marathon. It seems to me “in spite of” is a slightly more elaborate form, to be used in more fancy, most formal writing. “Despite” is […]

What is the root word for friends? “un” is a prefix. “friend” is the word root. What is the adjective of believe? believe is a verb, belief is a noun, believable is an adjective:I don’t believe you. Her religious beliefs guide her life. That story is not believable. What root word means clear? Word Origin […]

What is negative stereotyping? Definition. Negative stereotypes are traits and characteristics, negatively valenced and attributed to a social group and to its individual members. What is an example of stereotype threat? For example, a woman may stop seeing herself as “a math person” after experiencing a series of situations in which she experienced stereotype threat. […]

What means fair skin? Fair – The lightest range of skin tones. You likely burn easy, and have light or red hair. Light – Generally those with skin considered “light” have warmer undertones (we’ll get to that in a second) than those with fair skin. Dark – The deepest range of skin tones. What is […]

How do psychologists know humans? Three Techniques to Read People The First Technique: Observe Body Language Cues. Pay Attention to Appearance. The Second Technique: Listen to Your Intuition. Sense People’s Presence. Watch People’s Eyes. Notice the Feel of a Handshake, Hug, and Touch. Listen for Tone of Voice and Laugh. How can you know someone’s […]