Category: Social studies

What is middle of the road management? The middle-of-the-road manager values productivity and people and strives to balance the two in daily interactions with staff. Instead of ruling over a team with an iron fist, the middle-of-the-road manager is more lenient, believing that giving workers freedom is the key to increased productivity. What is middle […]

What has Scotus said about affirmative action? Affirmative action as a practice was partially upheld by the Supreme Court in Grutter v. Bollinger (2003), while the use of racial quotas for college admissions was concurrently ruled unconstitutional by the Court in Gratz v. Bollinger (2003). Affirmative action often gives rise to controversy in American politics. […]

WHO emphasized that the whole may exceed the sum of its parts? The whole is more than the sum of its parts: Aristotle, metaphysical. Which theory best explains the occurrence of afterimages? Which theory best explains the occurrence of afterimages? inattentional blindness. What is the definition of sensory interaction? the integration of sensory processes when […]

What can you do to improve your chances of hearing a train whistle? What can you do to improve your chances of hearing a train’s whistle? Lower the volume of the radio and open windows slightly. How can you determine how many tracks are at a railroad crossing? If there is more than one track, […]

What is detection apprehension? Detection apprehension, or the fear of being caught lying, is a common phenomenon which ironically can increase your chance of being caught! What is critical thinking as it applies to the administration of criminal justice? Law Enforcement Detectives and investigative officers use critical thinking to collect evidence, solve a crime, and […]

Why did Henry want a divorce? Henry VIII blamed Catherine for not giving him a son and as a result, he was determined to end his marriage and find a new wife who could give him what he wanted. Catherine refused to agree to divorce, so Henry got rid of Wolsey and divorced Catherine without […]

What is the meaning of Footbinding? Foot binding was the Chinese custom of breaking and tightly binding the feet of young girls in order to change the shape and size of their feet; during the time it was practiced, bound feet were considered a status symbol and a mark of beauty. What was the purpose […]

What is the definition of sweet? 1 : containing or tasting of sugar sweet muffins. 2 : having a pleasant sound, smell, or appearance a sweet fragrance sweet voices. 3 : very gentle, kind, or friendly a sweet personality It was sweet of you to remember. 4 : pleasing to the mind or feelings : […]

What theory does Chambliss use in the Saints and the roughnecks? – Chambliss explained that the differential treatment of the two groups was related to access to automobiles and how parents labeled their deviant sons. Parents of the Saints group labeled their sons as engaging in harmless pranks, whereas the parents of Roughnecks labeled their […]

What is the USCG approved meaning of serviceable condition for PFDs? All life preservers must be in serviceable condition. That means that the PFD must be free of tears, rot, punctures and waterlogging, and that all straps are present and in good shape. A Coast Guard approved PFD must be worn by a person being […]