Social Studies

A few days before flying to San Francisco, Jim watched a documentary about the 1906 earthquake that devastated the city. Even though the chance of getting caught in an earthquake while in San Francisco was relatively minor, Jim decided to cancel his trip. This best illustrates the _____.
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From an interdependency theory perspective, the most likely reason why we act compassionately and magnanimously is because: A. we were socialized to do it. B. we would experience guilt if we didn't. C. our partners ask us to act benignly. D. it increases the likelihood we will receive valuable rewards in return.
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A good economic model A. is as simple as possible, including only necessary details B. is as complex as possible, including many details C. represents reality as concretely as possible D. tries to be as detailed as the reality it is describing E. is very detailed regardless of its purpose
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Which type of research design combines the cross-sectional design with the longitudinal research design?
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The predictability of an association between a conditioned stimulus (CS) and an unconditioned stimulus (US) facilitates an organism's ability to expect or anticipate the occurrence of the US. This fact is most likely to be highlighted by a _____ perspective.
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In "Religion, Science and Ethics" the author's main point is:________.A. Religions are usually outdated, superstitious and often hateful, therefore the only solution is to find the best religion which is accurate and valid.B. The author takes a balanced view and believes that religious experience, although not scientifically accurate, is an important contribution to human ethics and self-awareness. C. Religious claims are absolutely valid and should be taken seriously along with scientific discoveries. D. Only scientific, provable and testable data is valid and religion should be disregarded as superstition.
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Gerotranscendence theory posits that: (Select all that apply.) a.) older adults withdraw from society in order to allow the transfer of power to younger individuals. b.) older adults withdraw from society in order to give the individual an opportunity for self-reflection and self-exploration. c.) time and superficial relationships become less important. d.) material possessions have less meaning. e.) status and value of elders is lost because their contributions are no longer valued.
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When Rorschach testers ask, after the test, questions like, "Did the person respond to the whole picture or to specific details, and to the colors or the white spaces?", they are interested in the _____ of the response.
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Equivalent units of production are the a.portion of whole units that are complete with respect to materials or conversion costs. b.number of units in production during a period, whether completed or not. c.portion of whole units that are complete with respect to materials or selling costs. d.portion of whole units that are complete with respect to factory overhead costs.
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Revenue other than taxes collected during the year consisted of licenses and permits, $373,000; intergovernmental revenue, $400,000; and $66,000 of miscellaneous revenues. For purposes of accounting for these revenues at the government-wide level, the intergovernmental revenues were operating grants and contributions for the Public Safety function. Miscellaneous revenues are not identifiable with any function and, therefore, are recorded as General Revenues at the government-wide level.
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Sarah supervises a work group of six colleagues in an advertising agency. Recently, the creativity of her work group has not been as high as it should be. To help boost the group's creativity, and keeping in mind the effects of mood on cognition, Sarah might ________
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When Linda McAnem began Stirya, a New York-based computer services company, she ran it as a sole proprietorship. As the business grew, she realized that she did not want to be personally liable for the business's debts and wanted her business accounts to be separate from her personal accounts. Therefore, she should have
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How did Egyptian and Mesopotamian women compare in terms of their ability to own and control property
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A society decides that it needs to produce more corn to feed the growing population. What must it do before it begins theproduction process?
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In which tragic form are the central figures of the play caught in a series of tragic circumstances?
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__________ are the actions others can legitimately insist that we perform. Select one: a. Rights b. Duties c. Roles d. Statuses
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The channels indicated by the pointer, are _____. A structure of a root. The arrow indicates a channel between the cell from the outer layer of the root and the cell from the inner one. The channels indicated by the pointer, are _____. A structure of a root. The arrow indicates a channel between the cell from the outer layer of the root and the cell from the inner one. desmosomes plasmodesmata tight junctions mycorrhizae gap junctions R
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How did Jesuss teachings reach so many people in the early Roman empire? Select the two correct answers.A.through forced conversions on the orders of the emperorB.through the decision of a council of bishopsC.through Gospels written in a language many could understandD.through the support of important Roman generalsE.through the travels of his followers on Roman roads
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Researchers and scholars realized that subjects behaved differently because of the active participation of researchers in the Hawthorne experiments. This phenomenon has come to be known as the Hawthorne.True / False.
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Which concept is an application of natural law to the governments role in the economic lives of its citizens
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Article X notes that nine of the thirteen states would need to vote for any legislative bill before it became law. Form a conclusion as to why the Articles included this provision. How might this provision have handicapped the central government ?
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- What type of emotion do the men in the photo portray?French Resistance photograph
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At a meeting of psychiatrists, you see a sign for a session titled "Antidepressant drugs: Not just for depression." A summary of the session indicates that the speaker will outline how selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors can be used in treating anxiety disorders. What are some reasons for using these drugs instead of antianxiety drugs?
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After her divorce, Jean became depressed and isolated herself. After Carol's divorce, Carol went back to school to fulfill her dream of becoming a pharmacist. The difference in the reactions of Jean and Carol to their divorces is an example of _______.
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