Category: Social studies

What is the humanistic theory of personality development? Humanistic psychology is a perspective that emphasizes looking at the whole individual and stresses concepts such as free will, self-efficacy, and self-actualization. Rather than concentrating on dysfunction, humanistic psychology strives to help people fulfill their potential and maximize their well-being. What do the humanistic perspectives on personality […]

What role did the policy of containment play on Korea and Vietnam? Containment was the major Cold War policy of the United States and its allies to prevent the spread of communism abroad. This policy was a response to a series of moves by the Soviet Union to enlarge communist influence in Eastern Europe, China, […]

Which verse teaches that God is pre existent? The pre-existence of Christ asserts the existence of Christ before his incarnation as Jesus. One of the relevant Bible passages is John 1:1–18 where, in the Trinitarian interpretation, Christ is identified with a pre-existent divine hypostasis (substantive reality) called the Logos or Word. Why was Christ’s birth […]

What inspired Renaissance artists and architects? Roman Renaissance architects derived their main designs and inspirations from Roman and Greek classical models. How did the development of humanism during the Renaissance affect artists differently than during the Middle Ages? Which statement best explains how the development of humanism during the Renaissance affected artists differently than during […]

What did the signers of the Mayflower Compact agree to? The rest of the Mayflower Compact is very short. It simply bound the signers into a “Civil Body Politic” for the purpose of passing “just and equal Laws . . . for the general good of the Colony.” But those few words expressed the idea […]

What is the most likely reason that the steamboat was developed soon after the steam locomotive? What is the most likely reason that the steam locomotive was developed soon after the steamboat? 1) The steamboat was useful only for transporting goods, not people. 2) The locomotive used the same technology but could travel more broadly. […]

What is a layer cake view of federalism? Dual federalism, also known as layer-cake federalism or divided sovereignty, is a political arrangement in which power is divided between the federal and state governments in clearly defined terms, with state governments exercising those powers accorded to them without interference from the federal government. What powers are […]

What is kin policing? Kin policing is when a tribe or clan policed their own tribe, and it often turned bloody quickly. The blood feuds would go on for a long period of time. However, it is estimated, also sometime around 1750 BC, that the Code Hammurabi was engraved in stone. What is ancient law […]

What is the physical therapy practice act? A physical therapy practice act is a statute defining the scope and practice of physical therapy within the jurisdiction, outlining licensing requirements for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants, and establishing penalties for violations of the law. What is PT Direct Access? On January 1, 2014, a new […]

What is the relationship between performance and confidence? Confidence for an athlete has been previously thought to be high and stable in order for an athlete to have success. Research in the confidence-performance relationship found that performance affects confidence and confidence affects performance. A change in either will elicit a change in the other, for […]