Category: Philosophy

What does the Yerkes-Dodson law say about arousal theory? The Yerkes-Dodson law is a model of the relationship between stress and task performance. It proposes that you reach your peak level of performance with an intermediate level of stress, or arousal. Too little or too much arousal results in poorer performance. This is also known […]

Who was the most handsome king in history? Edward IV Who was the youngest king of England? Henry VI Can a child become king of England? According to the Regency Acts in force, if the monarch is under the age of 18 years when he or she succeeds to the throne, a regency is automatically […]

How do you use poised in a sentence? Poised sentence example Jonathan was poised to enter his teens in style and a deformed left arm wasn’t going to hold him back. It poised for a moment and then took a dive off the cliff. Poised in the middle of turning a page, she froze. The […]

What is deterministic analysis? Deterministic Analysis, which aims to demonstrate that a facility is tolerant to identified faults/hazards that are within the “design basis”, thereby defining the limits of safe operation Probabilistic Analysis, which aims to provide a realistic estimate of the risk presented by the facility What is probabilistic data? Probabilistic data, like its […]

What is a rhetorical speech? Rhetoric is the art of persuasion through communication. It is a form of discourse that appeals to people’s emotions and logic in order to motivate or inform. The word “rhetoric” comes from the Greek “rhetorikos,” meaning “oratory.” What makes a good speech? The best speeches include a clear, relevant message […]

Is altruism selfish or selfless? In an extreme case, altruism may become a synonym of selflessness, which is the opposite of selfishness. The word “altruism” was coined by the French philosopher Auguste Comte in French, as altruisme, for an antonym of egoism. What does Objectivism say about altruism? Ayn Rand rejected altruism, the idea that […]

Is dismay an emotion? Dismay describes an emotional state of alarm, fear, or serious disappointment. The first part of dismay comes from the Latin prefix dis-, which comes in handy when you want to put a negative spin on words (dishonest, discount, disenchant, etc.). Does dismay mean concerned? Dismay is a strong feeling of fear, […]

How do color changing cards work? A spectator’s selected card can appear to go from one card to another or be identified by being a different color. In this, a spectator freely selects a playing card from the deck, and it’s the only card that has a different color back. How do you change your […]

Why John Lennon is a hero? John Lennon was greater than many musicians during his time. John Lennon truly is a hero because he used his iconic music status to spread what he believed in, he was driven on spreading and making peace, and he is an inspiration to others and myself. Did David Bowie […]

What are the challenges as a student? Problems May Include, But are Not Limited to: Disorganization/feeling overwhelmed. Eating right and staying healthy. Failing to manage money. Failing to network. Homesickness. Not resolving relationship issues. Poor grades/not studying or reading enough. Poor sleep habits. How do you challenge yourself at work? Challenge yourself to build your […]