Q Based on the “Sunset Blvd” (1950), explain how society handles people whose time has passed them by. A Art — Rating: 5 Views: 19
Q Discuss how people’s background can influence how they think. Use the “12 Angry Men (1957)” as an example. A Art — Rating: 5 Views: 16
Q Describe the screening tools that are used for assessing substance abuse A Art — Rating: 5 Views: 19
Q When looking at group therapy, analyze 12 step programs and their spiritual component. In what ways might such programs compete with counselor’s work? In what ways might they complement it? A Art — Rating: 5 Views: 19
Q Once a challenge in treating addiction is the high incidence of relapse, the counselor is faced with relapsing clients. How can counselors keep themselves from becoming discouraged and even cynical about their work? A Art — Rating: 5 Views: 14
Q Explain the controversy surrounding the use of medication in recovery treatment. A Art — Rating: 5 Views: 16
Q Motivational interviewing is to gently assist clients in exploring their ambivalence towards changing their addicted lifestyles. How to encourage someone to make major changes without pushing hard that he or she pushed back? A Art — Rating: 5 Views: 19
Q What is meant by the “Upper Paleolithic Revolution” and how is it explained? What kinds of finds associated with Neanderthals challenge this view? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 19
Q In what respects is the simple and linear view of the “ascent of man” dated and wrong? A History — Rating: 4.5 Views: 19
Q Discuss the evidence for the “replacement model” and the “multiregional model” for the origins of modern humans. A History — Rating: 5 Views: 16
Q Though language itself does not “fossilize”, the archaeological and fossil record provides some evidence of the linguistic capabilities of our ancestors. Using the evidence available, what sort of linguistic abilities do you think early Homo possessed? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 33
Q Describe the anatomy of bipedalism, providing examples from head to toe of how bipedalism can be “diagnosed” from a single bone. Do you think evidence from a single bone is enough to determine whether an organism from the past was bipedal? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 35
Q Why is dating so important for paleoanthropologists and archeologists? Would an interpretation of physical or cultural remains change depending upon the date assigned to the remains? Why are metaphors used in the context of geologic time? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 48
Q Given the variation seen in the specific behaviors of chimp, bonobo, and gorilla groups, is it fair to say that these primates possess culture? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 19
Q Considering some of the trends seen among the primates, such as increased brain size or fewer teeth, why is it incorrect to say that some primates are more evolved than others? What is wrong with the statement that humans are more evolved than chimpanzees? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 29
Q What are the main differences between mammals and reptiles? Do we share any ancestral features with reptiles? What are some of the derived features characteristic of mammals including humans? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 26
Q The four evolutionary forces-mutation, genetic drift, gene flow and natural selection- all affect biological variation. Some are at work in individuals while others function at the population level. Compare and contrast these evolutionary forces, outlining their contributions to biological variations. A History — Rating: 5 Views: 29
Q Globalization can be described as a two-edged sword. How does it foster growth and destruction simultaneously? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 70
Q How does the study of African American vernacular English illustrate the anthropological approach to this issue? Explain the basic view of language that anthropologists are working with their approach to a topic like this. A History — Rating: 5 Views: 18
Q Are there superior and/or inferior languages and dialects? How and why has this question itself come about? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 90
Q What is the anthropological perspective regarding the issue of language superiority and/or inferiority? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 18
Q What benefit objectives are measured in an electronic commerce initiative? A Business & Economics — Rating: 5 Views: 21
Q What are the difficulties in processing “Card Not Present” credit card transactions? A Business & Economics — Rating: 5 Views: 20
Q Why do websites use Cookies? Why were they first devised and where are they stored? A Business & Economics — Rating: 5 Views: 23
Q What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a mall-style CSP? A Business & Economics — Rating: 5 Views: 245
Q What does a trade bloc mean? Provide the examples of trade blocs. A Business & Economics — Rating: 5 Views: 23
Q Describe regulatory activities that affect an international business. A Business & Economics — Rating: 5 Views: 27
Q What are the functions of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank? A Business & Economics — Rating: 5 Views: 23
Q What is the Gross Domestic Product of the United States? A Business & Economics — Rating: 5 Views: 28
Q Describe the typical training for doctors at the beginning of the Civil War. What medical innovations and improvements were developed during the war? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 21
Q Describe the amputation as the most common treatment during the Civil War A History — Rating: 5 Views: 22
Q What is the Minnie Ball and why did it produce the most difficult injuries of the Civil War? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 19
Q How businesses can use the Internet to establish effective customer relationships? A Business & Economics — Rating: 5 Views: 18
Q What was the purpose of Lee’s Plan on Gettysburg and why it went wrong? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 21
Q What were the historical context and purpose of the Conscription Laws? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 16
Q A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, Alexander Solzhenitsyn’s. 1. What was life like in the Labor Camp, for the prisoners, for the guards? 2. What were the interactions between the men like? What was at stake? 3. How did people survive these horrible conditions? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 36
Q Winston Churchill: “Their Finest Hour”—House of Commons, 18 June 1940. What was the purpose of this address? How does Churchill seek to achieve this purpose? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 15
Q 1) What were the goals of the Five Year Plan? Were they met or not? 2) What methods did he use to implement the plan? 3) How did these methods differ from the way industrialization occurred in western Europe? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 35
Q What were Hitler’s views on the racial characteristics of Germans? According to Hitler, what was the function of propaganda? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 26
Q 1. Why do you think Chamberlain was praised by most British for his role in appeasing Hitler over the issue of the Sudetenland? 2. What was Chamberlain’s justification for encouraging Czechoslovakia to accept Hitler’s demands in the Munich Agreement? Was his position reasonable? Why or why not? 3. What positive results did Chamberlain see emerging from this crisis? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 33
Q How did the experiences in the Depression dehumanize people? How would these kinds of conditions affect people’s political and social attitudes? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 23
Q The 20th century saw the rise of a broad middle-class in American life. Although fitful in the early decades, this ascent quickened after the Second World War. Commentators today, however, suggest that the once expanding middle-class is slowly shrinking. How would you assess the role of the American middle-class throughout the postwar period? When weighing your answer you might consider issues that wrap around RACE and CLASS in 20th Century American Life. You might also consider the intersection between the rising tide of consumption in the century and the persistent impulse to reform. Finally, you might consider the current state of the American middle-class and the possible consequences of fundamental change in that broad class. A History — Rating: 5 Views: 18
Q The period from 1968 to the present seems to reflect an insurgent conservatism in American life. What, if anything changed? Was movement Simply ” Old wine in the bottle” or something truly new, perhaps revolutionary? What were the elements that contributed to this conservative movement? What does it mean? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 14
Q Courts of general jurisdiction typically have a A) judge and jury B) judge only C) jury only D) panel of judges A Law — Rating: 4.7 Views: 124
Q Which best describes how advertising influences consumer choice in an oligopoly? A) Advertising coaxes people to buy new products. B) Advertising alerts consumers to price reductions. C) Advertising undermines competition. D) Advertising informs brand knowledge. A Marketing — Rating: 5 Views: 1,001
Q Increasing the government budgetary surplus or decreasing the deficit is desirable in a period of? A Business & Economics — Rating: 5 Views: 49
Q In which situation would a savings account be the best investment to earn interest? a) saving for retirement in twenty years b) saving to buy a new car in three years c) saving to buy a new house in seven years d) saving in July to buy holiday gifts in a few months A Business & Economics — Rating: 5 Views: 1,645
Q What role does cellular respiration play in the water cycle? A) It removes H2O from the atmosphere during glycolysis. B) It removes H2O from the atmosphere during acetyl CoA formation. C) It releases H2O to the atmosphere during the citric acid cycle. D) It releases H2O to the atmosphere during electron transport. A Biology — Rating: 5 Views: 665
Q Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause a source of ongoing debate? A) Congress cannot agree on how broad its implied powers should be. B) The wording of the clause is often undergoing revision. C) The clause deals with specified powers that are ambiguous and misinterpreted. D) The clause establishes reserved rights, which vary from state to state. A Linguistics — Rating: 4.5 Views: 839
Q The best way to start a statement on your résumé is with _____. A) “I” or “My” B) a noun C) an active verb D) an adjective A Linguistics — Rating: 5 Views: 495
Q Langston Hughes yearns for equality in the poem “I Dream A World,” while in the poem “Democracy” A) he is thankful for the freedoms he has gained. B) feels that equal opportunities are within reach. C) strongly supports the idea of deferring the fight to a later time. D) actively advocates the idea of fighting for equal treatment. A Literature — Rating: 5 Views: 384
Q During World War II, Germany tried to capture the Russian city of Stalingrad because A) it was the site of atrocities committed by Stalin. B) it had a strategic location along the Volga River. C) it had a large and persecuted German population. D) it was where aggression against Germany was centered. A History — Rating: 5 Views: 170
Q Which of the following best describes the state of the US economy at the end of World War II? A) It was starting to come out of the Great Depression. B) It was deep into the second Great Depression. C) It was experiencing steady growth from wartime production. D) It was entering yet another recession. 2)Which two groups cooperated with the government to switch from peacetime to wartime production? A) state governments and armed forces B) labor and business C) the Allies and the Axis powers D) the president and Congress A History — Rating: 5 Views: 255
Q What first lady banned dancing and card playing in the white house? A History — Rating: 5 Views: 23
Q In which system of government would states function independently of each other? A Social Studies — Rating: 5 Views: 109
Q A challenge that modern presidents face is A) leading their political party. B) issuing executive orders. C) recognizing foreign nations. D) granting pardons. A Social Studies — Rating: 5 Views: 89
Q One way that campaign workers communicate information during a campaign is by A Social Studies — Rating: 4.5 Views: 710
Q How does the FITT principle apply to the development of a successful personal fitness program? A) The FITT principle helps individuals determine an effective schedule for different exercise activities. B) The FITT principle helps individuals choose the types of activities that will be most enjoyable for them. C) The FITT principle makes it easier for individuals to incorporate lifestyle activities into their fitness programs. D) The FITT principle allows individuals to monitor their progress. A Health & Medicine — Rating: 4.5 Views: 279
Q Which best describes biogeographic isolation? A) It always leads to the formation of new species. B) It cannot lead to evolution. C) It is a mechanism for evolution. D) It occurs only through geographic forces. A Engineering — Rating: 5 Views: 1,113
Q Which of these best explains the paradox presented in the poem “Homework”? a) Though many famous monuments need restoration, rescuing wildlife needs to be prioritized. b) Though there are countless global crises that require attention, the most important one is reducing pollution. c) Though an international clean-up is needed, the solution is not as simple as cleaning laundry. d) Though many countries have problems that need attention, the United States cannot address them all. A Literature — Rating: 5 Views: 179
Q Damage to the frontal lobes of the brain is a likely result of A) consuming low doses of alcohol B) consuming medium doses of alcohol C) binge drinking alcohol D) chronic use of alcohol A Biology — Rating: 5 Views: 185
Q What does the concept of scarcity explain? Check all that apply. A) why a product could lose significant value over time. B) why people continue to purchase different products. C) why consumers are willing to pay high prices for items. D) why decisions must be made on how to use resources E) why resources can be both renewable and nonrenewable. F) why a single resource has more value than another resource. A Business & Economics — Rating: 5 Views: 499
Q Though it is seen as a last resort, bankruptcy allows a consumer to A) temporarily stop paying debts. B) eliminate certain types of debt. C) easily reestablish good credit. D) receive credit in an emergency. A Business & Economics — Rating: 5 Views: 693
Q Edwards v. South Carolina is significant because it limited states’ ability to A) Protect protestors. B) Restrict the freedom of speech. C) Convict criminals. D) Restrict the freedom of the press. A Law — Rating: 5 Views: 386
Q Physiological age is the number of years a person has been alive. A Health & Medicine — Rating: 5 Views: 58
Q “The Swimming Contest” ends with the word “losers.” What do you think the author means for readers to understand was lost? A Health & Medicine — Rating: 5 Views: 420
Q Which of the following statements best characterizes the television sitcoms of the 1950s? A) Sitcoms replaced newspapers and radio programs as news sources. B) Sitcoms reinforced traditional roles for men and women. C) Sitcoms focused on the lifestyles of the rich and famous. D) Sitcoms were designed to educate rather than to entertain. A Other — Rating: 5 Views: 433