Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

What method of the study did Kohlberg use? (a) moral dilemmas (b) surveys (c) memory schema (d) behavioral observations. Answer: (a) moral dilemmas Kohlberg conducted his research to understand moral development by involving an individual in hypothetical moral dilemmas that he provided and then assessing the reasoning process and the rationale the individual gave in…

Which of the following is likely to have the most price inelastic demand? a. mint-flavored toothpaste b. toothpaste c. Colgate mint-flavored toothpaste Answer: b. toothpaste Price elasticity of demand refers to the capacity by which the quantity demanded of a specific good or service changes in complement with the price changes of that good or…

Question:- When can you recognize the process of pinocytosis? Answer: Pinocytosis is a process by which cells take in small particles and dissolved materials located in the space surrounding the cell. This process can be evident when viewed under optical or electron microscopy especially when the formation of small invagination or pits of the cell…

Which statement best describes the impact of scarcity? a. People are able to meet most of their needs. b. Consumers must pay higher prices for many items. c. Governments must try to meet the wants of citizens. d. Economies can work to provide more goods and services. Answer: b. Consumers must pay higher prices for…

Which statement best describes how a catalyst affects the reaction rate of a chemical reaction? A. The addition of a catalyst decreases equilibrium and slows down the reaction. B. The addition of a catalyst increases the temperature of the reactants and speeds up the reaction. C. The addition of a catalyst decreases the required activation…

_____ is the act of working in exchange for an income. (i) Production (ii) Consumption (iii) Employment (iv) None of the above Answer: (iii) Employment The concept of employment is generally described as the undertaking of obligation and service of delivering work or labour to an employer or for self and in exchange for a…

Which of the following statements about enzymes is true? A) The increase the rate of chemical reactions. B) They function as biological catalysts by lowering the activation energy. C) They regulate chemical reactions in a cell. D) They operate at an optimal pH and optimal temperature. E) All of the above. Answer: E) All of…

Question:- Explain how to convert a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit.  To convert a temperature from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit, we use the following formula: In other words, a simple formula that can be used to convert one temperature scale to another is : formula: F = (30*C + 32) *…

Question:- What is prohibited in a command economy? Answer In a command economy, the ownership of property and factors production by private individuals is normally not allowed. Central Economic Planning implies that the government or central authority has full control of the economic life as it lays down what has to be produced, how it…

Question:- In which section of the Declaration of Independence is the purpose of government described? Answer The concept of government as provided in the Declaration of Independence is given in the second paragraph. This section is a look at the basis on which America colonists founded their decision to break from Great Britain and form…