Category: Social studies

Why does the US grow so much corn? The main reason the U.S. produces much more corn than it used to is because U.S. corn farmers have become much, much more productive. The production and productivity of corn—which people outside the U.S. (as well as some in the U.S., of course) generally call maize—has been […]

Which of the following would be classified as a multiple casualty incident? A multi-casualty incident (MCI) is an emergency situation where the number of patients overwhelms the available resources. It has to include more than one patient, and in many jurisdictions, it is generally defined as at least three. Who is the incident commander during […]

How do I overcome social anxiety? Try these seven tips to help you feel better and get through the day. Control Your Breathing. Anxiety can cause changes in your body that make you uncomfortable. Try Exercise or Progressive Muscle Relaxation. Prepare. Start Small. Take the Focus Off Yourself. Talk Back to Negative Thoughts. Use Your […]

Is studying sociology worth it? An undergrad degree in sociology is actually very useful in many masters programs, such as law, library science, public administration and of course counseling/social work. From a perspective of employability, sociology doesn’t offer much prospect for living even a comfortable life. What makes a good sociology student? Employers seek out […]

Does Winston get shot at the end of 1984? The long-hoped-for bullet was entering his brain. Of course, no one at the Ministry of Love murdered Winston, even though O’Brien threatened (or promised?) that Winston would eventually be shot. At the end of the novel, Winston no longer exists as a thinking individual. Why was […]

What is Romans Chapter 14 talking about? In Romans Chapter 14, Paul gives more instructions to believers about living together in harmony. He discusses the problem of criticizing other believers and causing others to sin because of your actions. What is the euthyphro dilemma simplified? The Euthyphro Dilemma is a philosophical problem concenred with a […]

Which organisms share the highest percentage of genes with humans? Chimpanzees How similar is the human genome to other animals? Humans share more than 50 percent of their genetic information with plants and animals in general. They share about 80 percent with cows, 61 percent with bugs such as fruit flies. What percentage of DNA […]

When removal of a stimulus in response to a behavior increases the frequency of that behavior <UNK> is said to have occurred? Psychology Exam 4 A B Positive Reinforcement The presentation of a stimulus following a given behavior in order to increase the frequency of that behavior Negative Reinforcement The removal of a stimulus following […]

Why is only one side of the moon visible from the earth? The Moon orbits Earth once every 27.3 days and spins on its axis once every 27.3 days. This means that although the Moon is rotating, it always keeps one face toward us. Known as “synchronous rotation,” this is why we only ever see […]

What is other things equal assumption? OTHER THINGS EQUAL: A common assumption used in economic analysis that often goes by the technical Latin term, ceteris paribus. This assumption is used when identifying the relation between two specific variables, such as price and quantity for the law of demand. Why is the concept of ceteris paribus […]