What are the rules of peace? Article 1 of the Charter of the United Nations states that one of the purposes of the United Nations is to “bring about by peaceful means, and in conformity with the principles of justice and international law, adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations which might lead to […]
How were German American immigrants discriminated against during WW1?
How were German American immigrants discriminated against during WW1? States banned German-language schools and removed German books from libraries. Some German Americans were interned, and one German American man, who was also targeted for being socialist, was killed by a mob. Secondly, in response to this, German Americans began intentionally “assimilating” to avoid becoming targets. […]
Which of these contributions did Horace Mann make to the education reform movement in the 19th century?
Which of these contributions did Horace Mann make to the education reform movement in the 19th century? Principal advocate of the nineteenth-century common school movement, Horace Mann became the catalyst for tuition-free public education and established the concept of state-sponsored free schools. Why did Horace Mann feel that reforming the American educational system was important? […]
Who do you call when you are sad?
Who do you call when you are sad? If you are experiencing thoughts of hurting yourself or others, call 911 immediately or go to your nearest emergency room or psychiatric hospital for a crisis evaluation. How do you subtly ask for help? Tips for How to Ask for Help When You’re Depressed 1 – Resist […]
How do choices impact our lives?
What is understanding stage of listening?
What is understanding stage of listening? The understanding stage of listening occurs when a receiver of a message attempts to figure out the meaning of the message. The remembering stage of listening is when a listener either places information into long-term memory or forgets the information presented. What are the 6 stages of listening? The […]
Are psychologists allowed to deceive research participants?
Are psychologists allowed to deceive research participants? 8.07 Deception in Research (a) Psychologists do not conduct a study involving deception unless they have determined that the use of deceptive techniques is justified by the study’s significant prospective scientific, educational, or applied value and that effective nondeceptive alternative procedures are not feasible. Under what conditions is […]
What is the independent variable in the white-nose syndrome experiment?
What is the independent variable in the white-nose syndrome experiment? Blehert’s experiment? The manipulated independent variable in this experiment was exposure to the fungus. When scientists first noticed that bats were dying? When scientists first noticed that bats were dying, many different competing hypotheses were proposed. One hypothesis was that the white-nose syndrome (WNS) was […]
What is one way a lobbyist would influence the judicial branch?
What is one way a lobbyist would influence the judicial branch? Lobbying the Judicial Branch Interest groups work to influence the courts in a number of ways. Interest groups often file amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs, presenting an argument in favor of a particular issue. Sometimes interest groups file lawsuits against the government […]
Why was sugar difficult to produce in the Caribbean?
Why was sugar difficult to produce in the Caribbean? Producing the crop Growing sugar was hard, labour-intensive work. Sugar was produced in the following way: The ground had to be dug, hoed, weeded, planted and then fertilised with manure, all under the hot West Indian sun. The sugar boiling houses were unbearably hot and difficult […]