What does coincidence mean in English? 1 : the act or condition of coinciding : correspondence … a perfect coincidence between truth and goodness …— Robert South. 2 : the occurrence of events that happen at the same time by accident but seem to have some connection … Are coincidences really coincidences? Many believe that […]
What are disadvantages of polygamy?
What are disadvantages of polygamy? Unhappiness, loneliness, sense of competition and jealousy, and lack of intimacy with the spouse were identified as disadvantages of polygyny. The perceived advantages of polygyny included sharing of house chores and child rearing. What’s the problem with polygamy? According to the information I have helped to collect in the Womanstats […]
Is a theory true?
Is a theory true? A theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that can incorporate laws, hypotheses and facts. A theory not only explains known facts; it also allows scientists to make predictions of what they should observe if a theory is true. Scientific theories are testable. Why is it […]
What is structural analysis in reading?
What is structural analysis in reading? STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS is a strategy that is used to facilitate decoding as students become more proficient readers. These advanced decoding strategies help students learn parts of words so they can more easily decode unknown multi-‐syllabic words. In structural analysis, students are taught to read prefixes and suffixes. What do […]
Is labeling theory dead?
Is labeling theory dead? The labeling theory of deviance was extremely popular during the 1960s and 1970s. After a series of influential critiques, however, the valid- ity of the theory had fallen into question by 1980 and was pronounced dead by 1985. What is the difference between Reintegrative and disintegrative shaming? Disintegrative shaming has a […]
Does Kail speak to Mom?
Does Kail speak to Mom? Since Kailyn Lowry first appeared on 16 & Pregnant, it’s been clear that her relationship with her mother, Suzi Irwin, is strained. Now, they hardly speak. Are Leah and Kayla still friends? Kayla Roush is Leah Messer’s best friend. Kayla has always been a voice of reason, and she has […]
Why is the number 420 bad?
Why is the number 420 bad? Some say “420” is code among police officers for “marijuana smoking in progress.” Some note 4/20 is also Adolf Hitler’s birthday. They would say “420” to each other as code for marijuana. Can you tell if someone is a stoner? Physical signs of marijuana use include red eyes, poor […]
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What is organic and mechanistic structure?
What is organic and mechanistic structure? Organic organization is compared to the mechanistic structure with stark differences between the two. Organic structure is a decentralized approach, whereas mechanistic structure is a centralized approach. What are the limitations of a mechanistic structure? Not only do mechanistic structures have disadvantages for innovativeness, they also limit individual autonomy […]
What is wrong with rational choice theory?
What is wrong with rational choice theory? One potential issue with rational choice theory (PDF, 287 KB) is that it doesn’t account for non-self-serving behavior, such as philanthropy or helping others when there’s a cost but no reward to the individual. Rational choice theory also doesn’t take into consideration how ethics and values might influence […]