How do primaries and caucuses work? In caucuses, party members meet, discuss, and vote for who they think would be the best party candidate. In primaries, party members vote in a state election for the candidate they want to represent them in the general election. What is a caucus used for? In the United States […]
What is a theory of discrimination?
What is a theory of discrimination? In Chapter 3, we developed a two-part definition of racial discrimination: differential treatment on the basis of race that disadvantages a racial group and treatment on the basis of inadequately justified factors other than race that disadvantages a racial group (differential effect). What are the three theories of discrimination […]
Which is the correct order physiological security social esteem self actualization?
Which is the correct order physiological security social esteem self actualization? The answer is b. Physiological, safety, social, esteem and self-actualization. Maslow identified the basic needs to be physiological and safety. Which among the following is not in the 5 types of needs proposed by Maslow? Maslow has given a sequence or hierarchy of five […]
What did West Africa trade?
What did West Africa trade? What did they trade? The main items traded were gold and salt. The gold mines of West Africa provided great wealth to West African Empires such as Ghana and Mali. Other items that were commonly traded included ivory, kola nuts, cloth, slaves, metal goods, and beads. What is the main […]
What are some examples of internal improvements?
What are some examples of internal improvements? Internal improvements is the term used historically in the United States for public works from the end of the American Revolution through much of the 19th century, mainly for the creation of a transportation infrastructure: roads, turnpikes, canals, harbors and navigation improvements. What was the purpose of the […]
Which strategy for reducing cognitive dissonance are people most likely to utilize in most situations?
Which strategy for reducing cognitive dissonance are people most likely to utilize in most situations? Of the following, how are individuals most likely to reduce cognitive dissonance? By adding new cognitions that are consistent with their behavior. When making a decision the more the decision the greater the need for dissonance reduction? The more important […]
What is underdevelopment economy?
What is underdevelopment economy? An underdeveloped economy is one in which the per-capita income and the standard of living of the people are low. According to the World Development Report 2011, economies having $995 or less are considered to be underdeveloped economies. What are the economic indicators of underdevelopment? Indicators of underdevelopment include: high birth […]
What is the main ethnicity in Argentina?
What is the main ethnicity in Argentina? Therefore, most Argentines are of European descent, and are either descendants of colonial-era settlers and/or of the 19th and 20th century immigrants from Europe, with about 65% of the population being of ethnic European descent. The most common ethnic groups are Italian and Spanish (including Galicians and Basques). […]
How does intervention help to promote positive outcomes?
How does intervention help to promote positive outcomes? When practitioners and professionals intervene in early years of the children, they will able to get appropriate support they need and their development and their welfare is promoted. Children and young people’s overall outcomes will be promoted significantly when professionals carry out early intervention. How can early […]