Social Science | Senioritis

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Sociology

Unpacking the Controversial Practice of Patronage in Business, Politics, and Art: Exploring Its Benefits and Downfalls

Patronage Giving government jobs to people who supported a particular candidate. Patronage is a system where people are rewarded with jobs, favors, or other benefits in exchange...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

Discovering the Roots of Brain Functions: The legacy of Paul Broca in Neuroscience

Paul Broca Discovered area in left frontal lobe responsible for language production Paul Broca was a French physician, surgeon, anatomist, and anthropologist who lived from 1824 to...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Finance

Understanding the Risks of Payday Loans: A Guide for Borrowers to Make Informed Decisions.

payday lenders give out small loans in return for a portion of the upcoming paycheck; charge much higher interest on loans than other institutions Payday lenders are...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Civil Law

Understanding the Basics of Payroll Tax: A Comprehensive Guide.

Payroll Tax Federal and state taxes that all employers must pay, based on a percentage of the employee’s salary. They go to such things as Social Security...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Political Science

Exploring the History and Significance of the Pearl Harbor Attack in World War II: A Comprehensive Guide.

Pearl Harbor Got the US involved in WW11……. Pearl Harbor refers to the surprise military attack carried out by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Sociology

The Impact of the Pendleton Civil Service Act on the Reform of Civil Service Hiring Practices in the United States

Pendleton Civil Service Act of 1883 A law requiring Federal jobs to be given based on merit and not on patronage. The Pendleton Civil Service Act is...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Abnormal Psychology

Understanding the Attribution Theory of Depression: How Negative Explanations Fuel Hopelessness in Social Science

People are more likely to perpetuate the depression cycle by attributing negative events to their own personal flaws or external conditions they feel helpless to change. What...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Family Psychology

Cohabiting Partners: Understanding the Legal and Financial Implications of Living Together Without Marriage

people in committed, intimate, sexual relationships who live together but are not married cohabitation The term used to describe people who are in a committed, intimate, sexual...