Category: Social studies

What is Marxist and Leninist approach? Marxism–Leninism holds that a two-stage communist revolution is needed to replace capitalism. After the death of Vladimir Lenin in 1924, Marxism–Leninism became a distinct movement in the Soviet Union when Stalin and his supporters gained control of the party. How did Lenin adapt Marxist principles of communism in Russia? […]

What are the environmental impacts of using coal? Several principal emissions result from coal combustion: Sulfur dioxide (SO2), which contributes to acid rain and respiratory illnesses. Nitrogen oxides (NOx), which contribute to smog and respiratory illnesses. Particulates, which contribute to smog, haze, and respiratory illnesses and lung disease. What are some environmental issues associated with […]

Would you say Whitman is romanticizing or idealizing? In the poem ‘I Hear America Singing by Walt Whitman’ the poet seems to be both romaticizing and idealizing the workers simultaneously. Nonetheless, Whitman’s poems became very popular – this one perhaps for an ideal it was striving to depict rather than reality as it really was. […]

What are examples of the substitution effect and or real-income effect? (This is an example of the substitution effect.) -Movie ticket prices plummet to $1, so you cancel your Netflix subscription in favor of attending movies at the theater. In addition, the cheap tickets leave you with extra money for concessions. (This is an example […]

How many Chinese immigrants came to America in the 19th century? Between 1850 and 1882, more than 322,000 Chinese immigrants entered (or re-entered) the United States, many from Guangdong and Fujian provinces. How many Chinese immigrants came to America in the 1800s? From the beginning of the California gold rush until 1882—when an American federal […]

Who first explained the theory of cultural diffusion? In cultural anthropology and cultural geography, cultural diffusion, as conceptualized by Leo Frobenius in his 1897/98 publication Der westafrikanische Kulturkreis, is the spread of cultural items—such as ideas, styles, religions, technologies, languages—between individuals, whether within a single culture or from one … Why is diffusion important in […]

What are some examples of confederation? The European Alliance, and the United Nations (“U.N.”) are examples of confederation, while the United States is a federation. While the U.S. as a whole may participate in confederations, such as the U.N., it maintains a central government with some authority over the various states. What countries have a […]

Which type of products is the mean and moving average forecasting models typically best for? Utilizing the mean forecasting model is best for mature, stable products. Exponential smoothing allows a forecast to put greater or less weight on certain data points. The key idea of regression analysis is the ability to measure the relationship between […]

Can a parent decline special education services? A: Yes. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations allow a parent to revoke consent to continued special education services. Q: I have verbally told the school to stop my child’s special education, but they refuse to do so. What is informed consent in special education? During […]

Why is group therapy more useful than individual psychotherapy? Group therapy helps individuals develop communication skills and socialization skills, and allows clients to learn how to express their issues and accept criticism from others. Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy. What is group therapy in mental health? Group therapy, as the name […]