Is the Stanford-Binet test biased? Like the Wechsler scales, the Stanford-Binet has been criticized for its low reliability with individuals with IQ scores less than 50, for being culturally biased, and for yielding lower scores with children who are culturally deprived (Kaplan et al., 1994). What is the intellectual factor of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales? […]
Who holds the power in a democracy?
Who holds the power in a democracy? Democracy, which derives from the Greek word demos, or people, is defined, basi- cally, as government in which the supreme power is vested in the people. In some forms, democracy can be exercised directly by the people; in large societies, it is by the people through their elected […]
What does it mean to say that the United States is a heterogeneous society?
What does it mean to say that the United States is a heterogeneous society? America has a heterogeneous society, with diverse cultures, people and traditions intertwined in a single strand. People can practice, preserve and share their cultural uniqueness, or choose to blend in with the majority culture. Is the United States homogeneous or heterogeneous? […]
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research in sociology?
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research in sociology? Qualitative research is a method of inquiry that develops understanding on human and social sciences, to find the way people think and feel. Quantitative research is a research method that is used to generate numerical data and hard facts, by employing statistical, logical and […]
Which scenario would be found in a tension zone of a Cline?
Which scenario would be found in a tension zone of a Cline? Selection and migration are both very high in magnitude. Which scenario would be found in a tension zone of a cline? Selection is weak but the cline is maintained by low dispersal rates. Natural selection eliminates heterozygotes, preventing introgression deep into the other […]
What is the doctrine of comparative negligence?
What is the doctrine of comparative negligence? Comparative negligence is a principle of tort law that applies to casualty insurance in certain states. Comparative negligence states that when an accident occurs, the fault and/or negligence of each party involved is based upon their respective contributions to the accident. What are the two types of comparative […]
Is the constitutional requirement that laws must be fair and reasonable in content and must further a legitimate governmental objective?
Is the constitutional requirement that laws must be fair and reasonable in content and must further a legitimate governmental objective? substantive due process protects an individual’s life, liberty, or property against certain government actions regardless of the fairness of the procedures used to implement them. Legislation must be fair and reasonable in content and must […]
What is the main dependent variable of work in the experimental analysis of behavior?
What is the main dependent variable of work in the experimental analysis of behavior? Rate of response is the most common dependent variable. Repeated or continuous measurement is made of carefully defined response classes. Within-subject experimental comparisons are used instead of designs comparing the behavior of experimental and control groups. What are the four domains […]
Why was the 18th Amendment passed through Congress?
Why was the 18th Amendment passed through Congress? The Eighteenth Amendment emerged from the organized efforts of the temperance movement and Anti-Saloon League, which attributed to alcohol virtually all of society’s ills and led campaigns at the local, state, and national levels to combat its manufacture, sale, distribution, and consumption. What are some reasons that […]
What is an interpersonal level theory?
What is an interpersonal level theory? Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) is an interpersonal level theory developed by Albert Bandura that emphasizes the dynamic interaction between people (personal factors), their behavior, and their environments. This interaction is demonstrated by the construct called Reciprocal Determinism. Which construct of the theory of planned behavior explains behavior based on […]