The four functions of behavior are sensory stimulation, escape, access to attention and access to tangibles. Why is behavior important to your health? Positive healthy behaviors can not only extend longevity but also reduce the risk of losing mobility and independence in later life, and there is already a bodyRead More →

1 : full of moisture : made thoroughly wet. 2a : being a solution that is unable to absorb or dissolve any more of a solute at a given temperature and pressure. What is a sassy person? The definition of sassy is someone or something that is lively, bold andRead More →

The four-field rotation system allowed farmers to restore soil fertility and restore some of the plant nutrients removed with the crops. Turnips first show up in the probate records in England as early as 1638 but were not widely used until about 1750. What are the effects of rotating crops?Read More →

Patriarchy, hypothetical social system in which the father or a male elder has absolute authority over the family group; by extension, one or more men (as in a council) exert absolute authority over the community as a whole. How does patriarchy affect society? In more recent times there have beenRead More →

The community grew fast. In fact, a house was built every 16 minutes in Levittown. Levitt and Sons hired mostly unskilled workers to build the homes, giving them each one very specific skill to specialize in, and creating a sort of human assembly line in that way. What is theRead More →

Mob mentality is a phenomenon in which people follow the actions and behaviors of their peers when in large groups. Examples of mob mentality include stock market bubbles and crashes, superstitions and rioting at sporting events. Why do people give into mob mentality? Causes of Mob Mentality Deindividuation—when people areRead More →

Science and technology is expected to contribute to realizing a society in which people can act freely and comfortably, bringing economic benefits through innovation, and building a social environment in which people can enjoy spiritual and material ease. How has society affect science? Society helps determine how its resources areRead More →

Overall, Piggy’s damaged glasses represent the increasing helplessness of Ralph’s group and the boys’ weakened ties to civilization as Jack and his hunters gain strength. What do Piggy’s glasses symbolize in Chapter 10? Piggy’s glasses symbolize rational thought, intelligence, and the power of science. The loss of Piggy’s glasses leavesRead More →

The word “spastic” has been largely erased from popular English usage and is deemed unacceptable to use outside of specific medical contexts, thus reducing stigmatisation of the condition. However, UK schoolchildren allegedly developed a derogatory adaptation of the Spastic Society’s new name, “scoper”. What does Scope stand for spastic Society?Read More →