Category: Psychology

What is the origin of gift giving? Gift-giving has its roots in pagan rituals held during the winter. When Christianity folded these rituals into Christmas, the justification for bearing gifts was redirected to the Three Wise Men, the Magi, who gave gifts to the infant Jesus. But in early modern Europe, it also had its […]

What are the motifs in The Old Man and the Sea? The lions, a connection to youth and virility, are a recurring motif. The old man repeatedly dreams about lions playing on the beaches of his past. Their playfulness suggests Santiago sees them not as predators but as carefree creatures and part of his youth. […]

What should I do when I get a new iPad? The first 10 things to do with your new iPad Restore your old backup if you have one, and get to know iCloud. Get your free iWork and iLife apps. Find your other free(ish) stuff. Pick your cloud to live in. Add Twitter/Facebook. Tweak your […]

What is the role of Jose Rizal in the Propaganda Movement? Rizal became a leader of the reformist movement called Propaganda, an unwavering campaign for political and social freedoms, lobbying the peninsular government, using their connections with the liberal Spanish politicians. Rizal was among the first to affirm the Filipino. Who was the greatest orator […]

How do you turn off the factory alarm on a 2005 Ford Escape? To disable the door alarm on a 2005 Ford Escape sit in the seat, turn the engine off, remove the key, turn the key to the on position but don’t crank, buckle and unbuckle the seatbelt three times and the wait for […]

Are Blood Diamonds bad? The tragic result is bloodshed, loss of life, and shocking human rights abuses – from rape to the use of child soldiers. Diamonds that fuel civil wars are often called “blood” or “conflict” diamonds. Although many diamond-fueled wars have now ended, conflict diamonds remain a serious problem. How do I stop […]

What causes damage and destruction in an earthquake? Ground Shaking & Structural Failure Ground shaking is the vibration of the ground during an earthquake. The shaking triggers other hazards such as liquefaction and landslides. Most earthquake damage results from the seismic waves passing beneath buildings, roads, and other structures. What are the causes and effects […]

What does Bells on Bobtails mean? This generally just means that the horse’s tail is folded up and tied (like an old lady’s bun – sort of) to make it look shorter and get it out of the way. If you put bells on a horse’s bobbed tail, they will ring as the horse moves. […]

What is the contribution of Indian scientists in physics? Two Indian scientists contributed to the discovery of gravitational waves, which won three US scientists — Rainer Weiss, Barry Barish and Kip Thorne — the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday. Who are the top 10 Indian scientist and their inventions? 15 Famous Indian Scientists and […]

What skills are most important to employers? You might even discover you already have many of these top skills employers look for when hiring. Communication. Time management. Critical thinking and problem solving. Teamwork. Emotional intelligence. Digital literacy. Initiative. What are the top 3 skills you would like to develop and why? 1 COMMUNICATION SKILLS (LISTENING, […]