What is the public arenas model? Treating public attention as a scarce re- source, the model emphasizes competition and selection in the media and other arenas of public discourse. Linkages among public arenas produce feedback that drives the growth of social problems. What’s wrong with the world today 2020? Deadly wildfires including those affecting Australia, […]
What genes help prevent uncontrolled cell growth?
What genes help prevent uncontrolled cell growth? Like proto-oncogenes, many of the negative cell-cycle regulatory proteins were discovered in cells that had become cancerous. Tumor suppressor genes are genes that code for the negative regulator proteins, the type of regulator that—when activated—can prevent the cell from undergoing uncontrolled division. What would occur if your tumor […]
What do oracle bones tell us about the Shang Dynasty?
What do oracle bones tell us about the Shang Dynasty? The Shang people used oracle bones to communicate with ancestors and deities, who were believed to have the power to bestow fortune, disasters and guidance on the living world. At the royal court, the oracle bones divination was carried out by trusted ‘diviners’ or by […]
Is wealth and money the same thing?
Is wealth and money the same thing? Wealth is the collection of resources we can use. You can have wealth without having money. Money is a way of moving wealth, and in practice they are usually interchangeable. How prosperity and wealth are related? Meaning. Wealth refers to the state of being rich or having an […]
Which branches have term limits?
Which branches have term limits? At the federal level, the 22nd Amendment to the United States Constitution limits the president of the United States to two four-year terms. State government offices in some, but not all states, are term-limited, including for executive, legislative, and judicial office. Are there limits on the number of terms senators […]
What document limited the power of the English monarch?
What document limited the power of the English monarch? Magna Carta was issued in June 1215 and was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law. It sought to prevent the king from exploiting his power, and placed limits of royal authority by […]
What affects the validity of a study?
What affects the validity of a study? Here are seven important factors affect external validity: Population characteristics (subjects) Interaction of subject selection and research. Descriptive explicitness of the independent variable. The effect of the research environment. What are some threats to the validity of a research study? There are eight threats to internal validity: history, […]
What are the 2 main causes of water pollution?
What are the 2 main causes of water pollution? The Causes of Water Pollution Industrial Waste. Industries and industrial sites across the world are a major contributor to water pollution. Marine Dumping. Sewage and Wastewater. Oil Leaks and Spills. Agriculture. Global Warming. Radioactive Waste. What are main causes of water pollution? Humans are the main […]
Why should elderly drivers not be retested?
Why should elderly drivers not be retested? The physical and mental changes that accompany aging can diminish the abilities of elderly drivers. These include: a slowdown in response time; a loss of clarity in vision and hearing; a loss of muscle strength and flexibility; drowsiness due to medications; and a reduction in the ability to […]
What percentage of people who experience an episode of depression will go on to have another in the future?
What percentage of people who experience an episode of depression will go on to have another in the future? According to the American Psychiatric Association [1], there was at least a 60% lifetime risk of recurrence after the first major depressive episode. On the other hand, the 4.3% recurrence rate reported by ten Have et […]