Category: Social studies

Which is not the properties of a magnet? Magnetic lines of force are closed curves. Outside the magnet their direction is from north pole to south pole and inside the magnet these are from south to north pole. These lines do not intersect, because if they do so then it would mean two value of […]

Which of the following is an example of Pan indianism? Examples of Pan Indianism can be seen in powwow dancing being accepted by many tribes instead of just part of one tribe. Other examples might include the acceptance of certain ceremonies like the sundance or peyote meetings. How did Native Americans view the concept of […]

What were the results of the Little Albert experiment? The Little Albert Experiment demonstrated that classical conditioning—the association of a particular stimulus or behavior with an unrelated stimulus or behavior—works in human beings. In this experiment, a previously unafraid baby was conditioned to become afraid of a rat. How did Watson and Rayner conditioned Little […]

What feelings or thoughts does Odysseus struggle with? Odysseus was stubborn. He was used to doing things on his own without help from the gods. He finally swallows his pride and cries out for help from the gods and the gods save his life. It took ten long years for Odysseus to finally make it […]

What is cognitive dissonance reduction? By Saul McLeod, updated Feb 05, 2018. Cognitive dissonance refers to a situation involving conflicting attitudes, beliefs or behaviors. This produces a feeling of mental discomfort leading to an alteration in one of the attitudes, beliefs or behaviors to reduce the discomfort and restore balance. What is dissonance reduction? the […]

How do you introduce a question in an essay? The first one or two sentences of an introduction should directly address the question with a statement outlining your position regarding the topic. Using the terminology of the question helps to keep the statement focussed and ensures that you have not misinterpreted or misrepresented it. How […]

What is the Age Discrimination Act of 1975? The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. The Act, which applies to all ages, permits the use of certain age distinctions and factors other than age that meet the Act’s requirements. Who does […]

Do you have to pay back Stafford student loans? You will repay a Federal Direct Stafford Loan to the U.S. Department of Education. For unsubsidized loans, you will be charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid off in full. However, you can choose to defer payment of interest while […]

Who oversees the national school lunch program? The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Food and Nutrition Service, administers the National School Lunch Program at the federal level. At the state level, the program typically is administered by state education agencies, which operate the program through agreements with school districts. Who administers the food and […]

What was the event of the Boston Massacre? The Boston Massacre was a deadly riot that occurred on March 5, 1770, on King Street in Boston. It began as a street brawl between American colonists and a lone British soldier, but quickly escalated to a chaotic, bloody slaughter. How did the British respond to the […]