Category: Social studies

How did Progressives change American politics and government? Progressives were interested in establishing a more transparent and accountable government which would work to improve U.S. society. These reformers favored such policies as civil service reform, food safety laws, and increased political rights for women and U.S. workers. How did Progressives try to redefine the role […]

What did pre-Socratic philosophers believe? They emphasized the rational unity of things and rejected supernatural explanations, seeking natural principles at work in the world and human society. The pre-Socratics saw the world as a cosmos, an ordered arrangement that could be understood via rational inquiry. Who are the three famous philosophers who dominated during the […]

What are the differences between imperialism and colonialism? Colonialism is where one country physically exerts complete control over another country and Imperialism is formal or informal economic and political domination of one country over the other. In a nutshell, colonialism can be thought of as the practice of domination and imperialism as an idea behind […]

What are the benefits of a company being known as ethical? Employees make better decisions in less time with business ethics as a guiding principle; this increases productivity and overall employee morale. When employees complete work in a way that is based on honesty and integrity, the whole organization benefits. What are the benefits of […]

What is relative location and absolute location? The absolute location of a place doesn’t change such as the address of a place or the latitude and longitude of a place. Relative location will change depending on the person describing the location. What is an example of an absolute location? A place’s absolute location is its […]

What are the components of the State Department? The Secretary of State. The Secretary of State. Deputy Secretaries of State. Deputy Secretary of State. Arms Control and International Security. Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights. Bureau of Counterterrorism. Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment. Management. Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. Why is it called the State […]

What was the impact of the automobile on American life? The automobile gave people more personal freedom and access to jobs and services. It led to development of better roads and transportation. Industries and new jobs developed to supply the demand for automobile parts and fuel. These included petroleum and gasoline, rubber, and then plastics. […]

Is characterized by extreme and persistent fear or anxiety? Social anxiety disorder (formerly called social phobia) is characterized by extreme and persistent fear or anxiety and avoidance of social situations in which the person could potentially be evaluated negatively by others (APA, 2013). Which type of mental disorder is characterized by persistent worry and apprehension? […]

What were the early civilizations of Central and South America? Ancient Americas Ancient America was home to sophisticated civilizations such as the Maya, Inca, Olmec and Aztec societies, and mysterious ruins like Chichen Itza, Teotihuacan, Serpent Mound, Tikal, Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines. Which civilizations were in early Mexico? Ancient Mexico can be said […]

Which of the following statements best captures the basic idea of operant conditioning? Which of the following statements best captures the basic idea of operant conditioning? Behavior is shaped and maintained by its consequences. Positive reinforcement is to negative reinforcement as: addition of a reinforcing stimulus is to removal of an aversive stimulus. Which of […]