Category: Social studies

What is the traditional attitude toward animals is it reasonable Why or why not? The traditional attitude toward animals is that: An animal is merely a resource that humans may dispose of as they see fit; an animal has instrumental value only. To say that an animal has moral status is to say that: It […]

What are the two basic types of economic systems that distinguish most large modern societies? The two major economic systems in modern societies are capitalism and socialism. In practice most societies have economies that mix elements of both systems but that lean toward one end of the capitalism–socialism continuum. Social democracies combine elements of both […]

How were sharecroppers and tenant farmers different? Both tenant farmers and sharecroppers were farmers without farms. A tenant farmer typically paid a landowner for the right to grow crops on a certain piece of property. With few resources and little or no cash, sharecroppers agreed to farm a certain plot of land in exchange for […]

What are the characteristics of capitalism and socialism? Key Takeaways Capitalism is based on individual initiative and favors market mechanisms over government intervention, while socialism is based on government planning and limitations on private control of resources. What are three characteristics of capitalism? Capitalism is an economic system based on the private ownership of the […]

How do government regulators protect consumers? The government protects consumers by establishing regulatory agencies that correctly examine all of the products that suppliers produce. For example,a regulatory capture can occur, a situation in which a regulatory agency is dominated by the industry it regulates. How does the consumer financial protection bureau protect consumers? The CFPB […]

What is the strongest predictor of adolescent self esteem? Peer social support was the strongest predictor, but its relation to self-esteem appears more circumscribed than had been thought. The discussion considers differences in the experience of early adolescence, as well as implications for the design and evaluation of preventive intervention. What is the strongest predictor […]

What is John B Watson theory? Watson’s behaviorist theory focused not on the internal emotional and psychological conditions of people, but rather on their external and outward behaviors. He believed that a person’s physical responses provided the only insight into internal actions. What advice might John B Watson have offered to psychologists? What advice might […]

What were the two parties in the civil war? The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 9, 1865, also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States fought between northern and Pacific states (“the Union” or “the North”) and southern states that voted to secede and form the Confederate […]

Which therapy focuses on changing both how we think and how we act encouraging clients to actively dispute their irrational beliefs and adopt more effective responses? Cognitive therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on how a person’s thoughts lead to feelings of distress. The idea behind cognitive therapy is that how you think […]

What economic problems did the Roman Empire face? What economic problems did Rome face? The Romans faced many economic problems that included inflation, decrease in trade and unemployment. There was a drastic drop in the value of money and rise in prices. Raiders threatened ships and caravans on sea and land. Which of the following […]