Category: Social studies

What is the drop out rate for students who fall into the popularity category of rejected aggressive? – Rejected children’s drop out rate is 20-30%, against 8% of other status groups. Aggressive-rejected: – Higher levels of externalizing behaviours such as hyperactivity, ADHD, conduct disorders and delinquency. – Internalizing problems: depression, loneliness, obsessive-compulsive behaviours. Which children […]

What are perceptual sets the result of? ‘ Perceptual set is a tendency to perceive or notice some aspects of the available sensory data and ignore others. According to Vernon, 1955 perceptual set works in two ways: (1) The perceiver has certain expectations and focuses attention on particular aspects of the sensory data: This he […]

Is protesting a democratic right? The right to join with fellow citizens in protest or peaceful assembly is critical to a functioning democracy and at the core of the First Amendment. Unfortunately, law enforcement officials sometimes violate this right through means intended to thwart free public expression. Why is the right to peaceful protest important? […]

Are there gender or cultural differences in conformity? There are some small gender differences in conformity. In public situations, men are somewhat more likely to hold their ground, act independently, and refuse to conform, whereas women are more likely to conform to the opinions of others in order to prevent social disagreement. What is cultural […]

What is transfer of training in HRM? Transfer of training is applying knowledge and skills acquired during training to a targeted job or role. For example, after completing a safety course, transfer of training occurs when the employee uses learned safety behaviors in their work environment. Which term refers to the extent to which trainees […]

What is the study of wealth called? Economics. the branch of economics that studies wealth; theoretical economics. Also called plutonomy. How is wealth created in an economy? Three factors create wealth in countries. These factors are the ability to own personal property, a market-driven economy and an infrastructure that provides the basic necessities of life. […]

Why do we undertake problem identification research? Problem-identification research helps marketing teams identify what types of problems they might have, while problem-solving research helps identify ways to solve those problems through marketing mix and segmentation. Which of the following classifications of marketing research involves going below the surface to identify the true underlying problem that […]

What persuasive strategies did Thomas Jefferson use when writing the Declaration of Independence? Jefferson uses ethos by presenting the American cause as serious, well-conceptualized and worthwhile, all qualities made clear by the honest tone and intellectual rigor of the declaration. He uses pathos to appeal to the shared roots and blood ties between the Americans […]

How do we know how old the universe is? The age of the universe is approximately 13.77 billion years. This age is calculated by measuring the distances and radial velocities of other galaxies, most of which are flying away from our own at speeds proportional to their distances. How is the age of light determined? […]

Which of the following is not taking place in the brain as one practices mindfulness? The correct answer is Bloodflow in brain regions is decreased. The term “mindfulness” is already well known and has been translated into Portuguese as “mindfulness”. Which theory would be most helpful for explaining why people are motivated to watch horror […]