Category: Social studies

How could we eliminate all neural tube defects in the United States? In the United States In 1992, the U.S. Public Health Service recommended that all women of childbearing age capable of becoming pregnant consume 400 mcg of folic acid daily to prevent neural tube defects. How are we decreasing rates of neural tube defect […]

How do athletes use sports psychology? Sport psychologists can also help athletes: Enhance performance. Various mental strategies, such as visualization, self-talk and relaxation techniques, can help athletes overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential. Cope with the pressures of competition. What are some ways in which sport psychology professionals can work with athletes to help […]

What is the role of officials in the judicial branch? The judicial branch is in charge of deciding the meaning of laws, how to apply them to real situations, and whether a law breaks the rules of the Constitution. The Constitution is the highest law of our Nation. The U.S. Supreme Court, the highest court […]

Which do you think makes people more likely to follow the norms of society rewards or punishments Why? Answer: I think rewarding people for following the norms would work better than punishment for many reasons. The biggest reason being that people never think they will be caught, and therefore they won’t get punished. If they […]

What are the 3 sociological approaches to the study of society? Three theoretical perspectives guide sociological thinking on social problems: functionalist theory, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionist theory. These perspectives look at the same social problems, but they do so in different ways. Is socialization always positive? Yes, children do need positive socialization. They do […]

What is the name of the boundary that separates a black hole from the rest of the universe called? According to Einstein’s general theory of relativity, there will be a boundary called the event horizon which separates the “interior” of the black hole from the rest of space. What is the name of the distance […]

What best describes the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator? The Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator is a self-report inventory designed to identify a person’s personality type, strengths, and preferences. The questionnaire was developed by Isabel Myers and her mother Katherine Briggs based on their work with Carl Jung’s theory of personality types. Which of the following are the […]

Which of these is the result of a government-regulated natural monopoly? Calculate the Price In the diagram above, what will happen if the government sets the price for Internet access at Point B? There will be a shortage of Internet access. Which of these is the result of a government-regulated natural monopoly? Fewer pricing plans […]

How do psychologists explain why people develop generalized anxiety disorder? Risk factors for GAD include a family history of anxiety and recent or extended periods of stress. The brain circuitry involved in fear and anxiety is known to contribute to the experience of GAD, though the mechanism by which GAD is activated is unknown. How […]

What is the punishment for theft in Saudi Arabia? Although repeated theft can be punishable by amputation of the right hand and aggravated theft by the cross-amputation of a hand and a foot, only one instance of judicial amputation was reported between 2007 and 2010. Homosexual acts are punishable by flogging, imprisonment or death. Are […]