Category: Social studies

Which of the following principles is based on the idea that once people make an explicit commitment they tend to follow through and honor that commitment? Reciprocation is a principle of influence based on returning favors. As defined by Cialdini, “We should try to repay, in kind, what another person has provided us. Consistency is […]

What are some modern references to Greek mythology? Terms in this set (8) Tire company that has the Hermes foot for the logo. Company named after a group of female warriors. Popular coffee shop who’s logo is a mermaid. Car repair brand named after a king. Car named after an epic written by Homer. Camera […]

What scientific term is used to describe animals without backbone? Animals without backbones are called invertebrates. They range from well known animals such as jellyfish, corals, slugs, snails, mussels, octopuses, crabs, shrimps, spiders, butterflies and beetles to much less well known animals such as flatworms, tapeworms, siphunculids, sea-mats and ticks. Which term represents animals without […]

What is the Ghost Dance and what is its purpose? The Ghost Dance was associated with Wovoka’s prophecy of an end to white expansion while preaching goals of clean living, an honest life, and cross-cultural cooperation by Native Americans. Practice of the Ghost Dance movement was believed to have contributed to Lakota resistance to assimilation […]

What does the mortality rate or death rate mean in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic? The mortality rate is the number of people who died due to COVID-19 divided by the total number of people in the population. Since this is an ongoing outbreak, the mortality rate can change daily. What is COVID-19 excess […]

Which agreement allowed the inhabitants of future new states to choose whether slavery would be allowed in their state? The Missouri Compromise allowed the inhabitants of future new states to choose whether slavery would be allowed in their state. Which type of state was Maine considered in the Missouri Compromise? Enacted in 1820 to maintain […]

What is the average cost of mortgage protection insurance? Assuming that’s your mortgage, you would pay roughly $50 a month for a bare minimum policy.” Please keep in mind that with mortgage protection insurance, your coverage amount will decrease over time as you pay toward your mortgage balance. Is it worth getting mortgage protection insurance? […]

Who is the person you admire most and why? “The person I admire the most is my mom because she is very thoughtful, kind, sweet and caring. Another reason why I admire her the most is because she is helpful (and) nice. She is good at cooking, she has great handwriting, (and) she helps me […]

What has cities but no houses forest but no trees? I have cities but no houses, forests but no trees, rivers without water. What am I? A map. Where Are there rivers but no water cities but no buildings and forests but no trees? Wadis, arroyos and gulches are dry river and creek beds that […]

What term is used to describe the view that biology is not destiny? For best results enter two or more search terms….Ch 10. Question Answer What term is used to describe the view that biology is not destiny and that stratification by gender is wrong and should be resisted? Correct Answer: feminism Why is gender […]