Category: Social studies

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 […]

Are all 529 plans state sponsored? 529 plans, legally known as “qualified tuition plans,” are sponsored by states, state agencies, or educational institutions and are authorized by Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. All fifty states and the District of Columbia sponsor at least one type of 529 plan. Who can contribute to a […]

Is eating chocolate good for depression? Recent findings may relieve some of the guilt that accompanies the consumption of chocolate, particularly during depressive episodes. Dark chocolate lowers the risk of depression, according to a cross†sectional survey of over 13,000 US adults. Why is chocolate good when your sad? If chocolate really does boost mood, […]

What type of government did the Virginia colony have? Colony of Virginia Religion Church of England (Anglicanism) Government Constitutional monarchy Governor • 1606 Edward Wingfield (first) How did the Virginia House of Burgesses differ from the government that was established by the Mayflower Compact a the House of Burgesses was a representative assembly B the […]

Is marijuana continues to be the most commonly used illicit drug among youth in the United States? Marijuana continues to be the most commonly used illicit drug by adolescents. Is Spice illegal in GA? Under the new law, synthetic marijuana substances, commonly referred to as Spice orK2, are considered Schedule I drugs, making their possession […]

What has been the major effect of recent newsroom cutbacks in the political sphere? What has been the major effect of recent newsroom cutbacks in the political sphere? Campaign reporters have largely acted as megaphones rather than investigators. What was a political effect of agenda setting by the media in 2008 and 2009 with relation […]

Which of the following is a basic concept of democracy? 1. Recognition of the fundamental worth and dignity of every person; 2. Respect for the equality of all persons 3. Faith in majority rule and an insistence upon minority rights 4. What are the main concepts of democracy? According to American political scientist Larry Diamond, […]

What is the difference between mass communication and interpersonal communication? Mass Communication refers to transfer of a message or information to a large audience. Interpersonal communication is transfer of message from one person to another. What is the difference between intrapersonal communication and interpersonal communication? So what’s the difference between interpersonal and intrapersonal skills? Intrapersonal […]

Why does an examination of moderating variables inform external validity? What do you ask to assess external validity? -moderators can inform external validity–it allows us to see how the association may not generalize from one situation to the next. moderator (variable) when the relationship between two variables changes on the level of this other variable. […]

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 […]