Category: Social studies

What defines a condition in which social control becomes ineffective? anomie. Emile Durkheim’s designation for a condition in which social control becomes ineffective as a result of the loss of shared values and of a sense of purpose in society. What was Emile Durkheim theory? Durkheim believed that society exerted a powerful force on individuals. […]

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 are the five levels of Organisational conflict? The five levels of conflict are intrapersonal (within an individual), interpersonal (between individuals), intragroup (within a group), intergroup (between groups), and intraorganizational (within organizations). What are the different types of conflict in an organization? Organizational Conflict can be classified in 4 ways. Intra-individual/Intra-personal Conflict. Interpersonal conflict. Intra-group […]

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 […]

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 does the concept of perceived control refers to? Perceived control refers to an individual’s belief about his or her own capability of exert- ing influence on internal states and behaviors, as well as one’s external environment (Langer, 1977; Lefcourt, 1966; Pearlin & Schooler, 1978; Wallston, Wallston, Smith, & Dobbins, 1987). What is the relationship […]

What is the first stage of memory? The first stage of memory is encoding. In this stage, we process information in visual, acoustic, or semantic forms. This lays the groundwork for memory. The second stage is storing information so it can be recalled at a later point. When one knows or remembers something but does […]

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 […]

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 […]