Category: Sociology

What did the rovee-Collier experiments show with regards to infant memory? Rovee-Collier and Hayne (1987) found that 3-month-olds could remember the mobile after two weeks if they were shown the mobile and watched it move, even though they were not tied to it. This reminder helped most infants to remember the connection between their kicking […]

What does joint ownership of a property mean? What does joint ownership of property mean? Joint ownership takes place when two people decide to purchase a property together. The most common situation is when married or unmarried couples buy a home together, but joint ownership may also be when friends or family members choose to […]

How does competition affect population growth? Competition​ for resources among members of two or more different species (interspecific competition) also affects population size. This principle states that if two species are competing for the same resource, the species with a more rapid growth rate will outcompete the other. How can competition limit a population’s growth […]

Which was the first state to institute all mail in voting and automatic registration? In the United States, Oregon is the first to institute automatic voter registration, and it anticipates adding several hundred thousand residents to its voter participation list with the passage of this bill. Which branch would you consider closest to the people? […]

Why were the Founding Fathers called the Founding Fathers? The U.S. Constitution brought together, in one remarkable document, ideas from many people and several existing documents, including the Articles of Confederation and Declaration of Independence. Those who made significant intellectual contributions to the Constitution are called the “Founding Fathers” of our country. Who is the […]

Which of the following controversial groups that may be mislabeled as cults? Some controversial groups that may be mislabeled as cults include: Scientology and the Hare Krishna. the Peoples Temple and Heaven’s Gate. the Branch Davidians and the Manson Family. What are the different types of religions? Christianity. Judaism. Hinduism. Buddhism. Islam. Myth. Study of […]

What are objective conditions? The objective condition must be perceived to be a social problem publicly. Public attention becomes directed toward that social condition. 2 The condition must involve a gap between social ideals and social reality. That is, the condition must run counter to the values of the larger society. What is the difference […]

Who were the important people in the Battle of Thames? Battle of the Thames Tecumseh’s confederacy British Empire United States Commanders and leaders Tecumseh † Henry Procter William Henry Harrison Strength Where was the Battle of the Thames? Chatham-KentDelaware Nation at Moraviantown Why was the Battle of the Thames in Upper Canada Ontario such a […]

How did the 13th amendment affect the civil rights movement? In addition to banning slavery, the amendment outlawed the practice of involuntary servitude and peonage. The 13th Amendment to the Constitution did not end discrimination against those who had been enslaved and blacks. However, it ended slavery and began the long-term goal of achieving equality […]

Why are federal unfunded mandates Criticised? Critics argue that unfunded mandates are inefficient and are an unfair imposition of the national government on the smaller governments. While many scholars do not object to the goals of the mandates, the way they are enforced and written are criticized for their ineffectiveness. How do unfunded mandates affect […]