Category: Social studies

Why is filial piety important in Confucianism? Confucianism. According to Confucian philosophy, filial piety is considered to be the greatest of all virtues and should be demonstrated to both the living and the dead. Since filial piety extends to both the dead and living, ancestor worship was formed from this Confucian teaching. What is the […]

Why is it important for managers to understand nonverbal communication? Successful interactions at work depend on both managers and their team’s ability to use and read body language. According to career and small business website Chron, a manager communicating positive nonverbal cues when speaking with employees can increase employee morale, as well as their job […]

What is the first-line treatment for adolescent depression? Fluoxetine (Prozac), citalopram (Celexa), and sertraline (Zoloft) are recommended as first-line treatments for childhood and adolescent depression. What does the National Institute of Mental Health do? NIMH’s mission is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for […]

What is the problem with subgroup analysis? One of the problems with subgroup analysis is the increased likelihood of a statistically significant false positive result. The more groups you investigate, the more likely you are to find a statistically significant effect by chance. Why can subgroups become dangerous? 2. Positive subgroup results are more likely […]

What is Consumer Behaviour explain any two factors which influence consumer Behaviour? A large number of factors influence our behaviour. Kotler and Armstrong (2008) classify these as: Psychological (motivation, perception, learning, beliefs and attitudes) Personal (age and life-cycle stage, occupation, economic circumstances, lifestyle, personality and self concept) How does media influence consumer behavior? Social media […]

What are the basic beliefs of Jehovah Witnesses? Witnesses hold a number of traditional Christian views but also many that are unique to them. They affirm that God—Jehovah—is the most high. Jesus Christ is God’s agent, through whom sinful humans can be reconciled to God. The Holy Spirit is the name of God’s active force […]

Which of the following best describes decoding? Which of the following actions best describes decoding? Answer: Interpreting ideas, feelings, and thoughts that have been translated into a code. Which of the following models of human communication is the oldest and most simplistic? Linear Communication Model Which of the following models of human communication is the […]

How is marine life affected by water pollution? It is estimated that up to 13 million metric tons of plastic ends up in the ocean each year—the equivalent of a rubbish or garbage truck load’s worth every minute. Fish, seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals can become entangled in or ingest plastic debris, causing suffocation, […]

What can Twin studies tell us about heritability? Summary of Studies in Children In general, twin studies of children and adolescents using MRI measures show a moderate to high heritability for total brain volume, WM and GM densities. There is a large spatio-temporal component, indicating that heritability estimates are age and location dependent. What is […]

Which is the highest range of the Himalayas in India? The Himalayas consist of three parallel ranges, the Greater Himalayas known as the Himadri, the Lesser Himalayas called the Himachal, and the Shivalik hills, which comprise the foothills. Mount Everest at a height of 8848m is the highest peak followed by the Kanchanjunga at 8598 […]