Is the term for the physical destruction of ethnic groups by murder? To constitute genocide, there must be a proven intent on the part of perpetrators to physically destroy a national, ethnical, racial or religious group. How does acculturation differ from diffusion or cultural borrowing? What is Acculturation? This refers to the changes that occur […]
When it comes to the effects of aging on learning and memory there are many individual differences or heterogeneity?
When it comes to the effects of aging on learning and memory there are many individual differences or heterogeneity? When it comes to the effects of aging on learning and memory, there are many individual differences, or “heterogeneity.” Research on age and cognitive function has found that the personality changes through adulthood, particularly in response […]
What is the relationship on the graph between depth and ocean temperature?
What is the relationship on the graph between depth and ocean temperature? Temperature is directly proportional to the depth inside Earth. Is there any relationship between the density of ocean and the temperature of ocean water? Temperature and density share an inverse relationship. As temperature increases, the space between water molecules increases—also known as density, […]
Why was the Stamp Act passed?
Why was the Stamp Act passed? British Parliament passed the Stamp Act to help replenish their finances after the costly Seven Years’ War with France. Part of the revenue from the Stamp Act would be used to maintain several regiments of British soldiers in North America to maintain peace between Native Americans and the colonists. […]
What would happen if an igneous rock was exposed to energy from the sun?
Why did British confiscate American goods at Lexington and Concord?
Why did British confiscate American goods at Lexington and Concord? Why would the British want to confiscate American goods at Lexington and Concord? The goods were being stored for military actions. Why would the Sons of Liberty be a secret organization? This famed act of American colonial defiance served as a protest against taxation. What […]
What does stress do to families?
What does stress do to families? What does stress do to families? Every family reacts different to stress, but some of the most common effects include: Arguments, fighting and other poor communication skills. Fatigue, health problems and general exhaustion because of busy schedules. When are families most vulnerable to stress? Extreme stress experienced between ages […]
What was the main difference between Sunni and Shia?
What was the main difference between Sunni and Shia? Sunnis focus on following the Prophet’s example whereas Shi’a focus on the lineage of Muhammad’s family through a series of Imams. Since the 1970s, and especially since the Iranian Revolution in 1979, there has been growing tension between Sunni and Shi’a communities in parts of the […]
Does the dependent variable go on the y-axis?
Does the dependent variable go on the y-axis? The independent variable belongs on the x-axis (horizontal line) of the graph and the dependent variable belongs on the y-axis (vertical line). What goes on X-axis and what goes on Y-axis? Scientists like to say that the “independent” variable goes on the x-axis (the bottom, horizontal one) […]
What is a primary prevention for homelessness?
What is a primary prevention for homelessness? Primary prevention for homelessness can be as broad as providing affordable and accessible housing to all; reducing or eradicating poverty; and preventing people from using addictive substances. What are some preventive measures for homelessness? Prevention Prevention – Stopping people from becoming homeless in the first place. Emergency Response […]