Why was writing important in ancient Egypt? Historians today believe that the ancient Egyptians developed hieroglyphic script and other scripts in response to the need for an accurate and reliable way to record and communicate information connected with religion, government and record-keeping. Different types of information were recorded using different scripts. Is Ancient Egyptian still […]
What does a Geiger-Muller tube detect?
What does a Geiger-Muller tube detect? A Geiger counter (Geiger-Muller tube) is a device used for the detection and measurement of all types of radiation: alpha, beta and gamma radiation. Basically it consists of a pair of electrodes surrounded by a gas. The electrodes have a high voltage across them. The gas used is usually […]
What did third force psychologists refer to as the first and second forces of psychology?
What did third force psychologists refer to as the first and second forces of psychology? In 1962, Maslow published “Toward a Psychology of Being,” in which he described humanistic psychology as the “third force” in psychology. The first and second forces were behaviorism and psychoanalysis respectively. Why is humanism called the Third Force in psychology? […]
What are the connotative effects of using the word wheedle in paragraph 10?
What are the connotative effects of using the word wheedle in paragraph 10? What are the connotative effects of using the word gipsy in paragraph 10? A) It has no real connotative power because it simply describes the way that Heathcliff looks to little Hindley. B) It is comic, and author uses it here to […]
What happened in the sit-ins 1960?
What happened in the sit-ins 1960? The Greensboro sit-in was a civil rights protest that started in 1960, when young African American students staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, and refused to leave after being denied service. The sit-in movement soon spread to college towns throughout the South. […]
What is the most likely cause of depressive disorders?
What is the most likely cause of depressive disorders? What Are the Main Causes of Depression? Abuse. Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse can make you more vulnerable to depression later in life. Age. People who are elderly are at higher risk of depression. Certain medications. Conflict. Death or a loss. Gender. Genes. Major events. What […]
What is a feature of audible pedestrian crosswalk signals?
What is a feature of audible pedestrian crosswalk signals? Increased sound comes from the far end of the crosswalk, as pedestrians cross the street. The louder locator tone comes from both ends of the crosswalk, or. the louder locator tone is broadcast from an additional pedhead mounted speaker aimed at the center of the crosswalk. […]
Who preserved Egyptian and Greek learning in the sciences for the West?
Who preserved Egyptian and Greek learning in the sciences for the West? Science and Technology Hellenistic scholars, particularly those in Alexandria, preserved Greek and Egyptian learning in the sciences. Until the scientific advances of the 16th and 17th centuries, Alexandrian scholars provided most of the scientific knowledge available to the West. What was one important […]
How did the Aztecs increase their economic growth?
How did the Aztecs increase their economic growth? They removed existing rulers from the conquered lands to ensure they had direct control of their enemies’ trade routes. They forced all the people they conquered to trade directly with them, increasing their wealth from the sale of additional goods. What were the key factors in the […]
What are the negative effects of media on sport?
What are the negative effects of media on sport? The media can negatively promote news stories relating to sports teams or individuals. This puts pressure on performers, teams and management. Media coverage of inappropriate behaviour of athletes can affect the sport, audiences and the performer themselves. How media can make or break a person especially […]