Category: Sociology

What are associations in psychology? Association in psychology refers to a mental connection between concepts, events, or mental states that usually stems from specific experiences. Associations are seen throughout several schools of thought in psychology including behaviorism, associationism, psychoanalysis, social psychology, and structuralism. What is associative learning psychology? Associative learning is the ability of living […]

What invention revolutionized transportation? In America during the 19th century, the invention of the steam engine dramatically improved shipping by water and created a new transportation industry—the railroad. By the end of the century, some steam locomotives began to be powered by electricity. How did transportation improve during the Industrial Revolution? Roads, canals, and railways […]

Who investigates the cause of death? Coroners Who determines cause of death Illinois? About the Medical Examiner’s Office. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office (MEO) is the only Medical Examiner system in Illinois with a jurisdiction of approximately 5.2 million people, roughly 45% of Illinois’ population. Who determines cause of death in Pennsylvania? The coroner […]

Why did the Spanish colonizers start importing slaves? To meet the mounting demand for labor in mining and agriculture, the Spanish began to exploit a new labor force: slaves from western Africa. Slavery was a familiar institution to many sixteenth-century Europeans. When did Spain start slavery? 1526 Why did the Atlantic slave trade develop? Africans […]

What two countries did China split into in 1949? As the Chinese Civil War ended in 1949, the Chinese communist People’s Republic of China (PRC), led by Chairman Mao Zedong, took control of Mainland China. The Republic of China, led by President Chiang Kai-Shek, retreated the government of the Republic of China to Taiwan. What […]

What are 3 facts about radio waves? Despite their versatility, radio waves have lower frequencies than those of microwaves. Their signals are bounced through the atmosphere. Actually, radio waves are shot straight into a part of the atmosphere called the ionosphere. Radio waves bounce forever if not absorbed. Radio waves can travel forever. What are […]

Is lack of sleep one of the leading causes of traffic fatalities? A new study in SLEEP indicates that people who have slept for fewer than seven of the past 24 hours have higher odds of being involved in and responsible for car crashes. An estimated seven percent of all motor vehicle crashes in the […]

Which states border are next to the mountain and basin region of Texas? The Pecos River forms the area’s eastern border, while the international border with Mexico and the state line with New Mexico form the region’s southern, western and northern borders. The region is also known as the Trans-Pecos or Big Bend Country. What […]

Which factor may put a person at risk for suicidal behavior? Major risk factors for suicide include: Prior suicide attempt(s) Misuse and abuse of alcohol or other drugs. Mental disorders, particularly depression and other mood disorders. What is an illness that affects the mind and reduces a person’s ability to function to adjust to change […]

What barriers does the Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting Program help reduce or eliminate for teenage parents? The correct answers are “The Lack of transportation to and from school. Which methods programs have been most effective at reducing teen pregnancy? Intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants, known as Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), are the most effective types […]