Ben Powell

City: Fairfax, VA
University: George Mason University

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Public Policy Final Quiz – Flashcards
13 Sep 2017 Flashcards

question Currently, the U.S. uses which approach to pay for health care for its citizens? answer Hybrid system of public and private funding for care question Which government program provides medical insurance for the elderly as an entitlement? answer Medicare question The _____ program, established in 1965 and funded jointly by states and the Federal […]

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SOCIOLOGY Ch. 1, 2, 3 – Flashcards
12 Sep 2017 Flashcards

question the term for the value that occurs most often in a series of numbers answer mode question Which research method asks subjects to respond to a series of items on a questionnaire or in an interview? answer the survey method question Which of the founding sociologists urged sociologists to understand a social setting from […]

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Psych unit 5 – Flashcards
11 Sep 2017 Flashcards

question Selective attention is best illustrated by answer the perceptual process question The sleep cycle is approximately ________ minutes. answer 90-120 min. question Which of the following sleep disorders is most strongly associated with obesity? answer sleep apnea question One effect of sleeping pills is to answer decrease REM sleep question A car driver’s ability […]

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stats chapter 5 – Flashcards
07 Sep 2017 Flashcards

question If a student is selected at random, what is the probability that this student spends more than $425 on books? answer This cannot be determined from the information given. question What is the standard deviation of the sampling distribution of the sample mean score for a random sample of 36 students? answer 1.0 question […]

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Public Opinion Chapter 5 – Flashcards
06 Sep 2017 Flashcards

question What is wrong with the following poll question: Do you think it was appropriate for President Bush to lie so that he could start a war with Iraq? answer push polling question Which kind of polling error arises when a sample of public opinion over represents or underrepresents some opinions? answer selection bias question […]

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PSYC 105 — Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders – Flashcards
04 Sep 2017 Flashcards

question mental disorder answer a persistent disturbance or dysfunction in behavior, thoughts, or emotions that causes significant distress or impairment question medical model answer abnormal psychological experiences are conceptualized as illnesses that, like physical illnesses, have biological and environmental causes, defined symptoms, and possible cures. question Conceptualizing abnormal thoughts and behaviors as illness suggests that […]

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HSC1100 – Flashcard
29 Aug 2017 Flashcards

question insulin answer diabetes mellitus is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly respond to: question lung cancer answer leading cause of cancer death in men and women is: question carcinogens answer cancer causing chemicals are known as: question papilloma viruses answer virus that may be a contributing factor in the […]

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Gov Public Opinion – Flashcards
23 Aug 2017 Flashcards

question 1. Which of the following goals is not listed in the Preamble to the Constitution? a. Justice b. Domestic tranquility c. The common defense d. Equality e. The general welfare answer d question 2. The Framers of the Constitution understood that ________ would be the chief source of opinion on most matters. a. the […]

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AP Spanish – Persuasive Essay Outline To Memorize – Flashcards
08 Aug 2017 Flashcards

question Paragraph 1) answer Introduction -hook -set up topic -thesis with 2 reasons question Paragraph 2) answer -topic sentence with reason 1 (A – assertion) -example (C- citation) -analysis (E- explanation) -summary (S- summary) question Paragraph 3) answer -topic sentence with reason 2 (A – assertion) -example (C- citation) -analysis (E- explanation) -summary (S- summary) […]

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Exam 2 practice test – Flashcards
26 Jul 2017 Flashcards

question The type of learning in which an organism learns to _______ one stimulus with another is called classical conditioning answer ASSOCIATE question Negative punishment will ______ the occurrence of a behavior answer DECREASE question When a desirable stimulus is presented to an organism, it is known as _____ answer REINFORCEMENT. question According to the […]

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Searching the Library Catalogue
21 May 2017 Flashcards

question 1. The __________ is the key to finding information in the library. answer b. catalogue question 2. The library’s catalogue allows you to search for books by answer author. title. keyword. d. all of the above. question 3. The library catalogue answer lists all the books, periodicals, and other resources owned by the library. […]

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Chapter 5 Creating Effective Business Messages – Flashcards
12 May 2017 Flashcards

question Writing effective business messages involves: answer examining, developing, and refining business ideas in a way that provides business value to your audience. question Process of developing business messages is fairly straightforward and involves 3 things: answer plan, draft, and review These stages are not necessarily linear and often overlap one another. question Planning answer […]

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Frode Jensen’s Format Writing–Process Essay – Flashcards
22 Apr 2017 Flashcards

question Process paper–pattern answer 1. Giving simple directions. 2. Giving information about how something is, was, or should be done. question Process paper–order of paragraphs answer Follows order of steps needed to complete process and has to be in chronological order. question Process paper–steps answer Include all steps and assume reader knows nothing or little […]

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AP World Practice Final Part 2 – Flashcards
11 Apr 2017 Flashcards

question Paleolithic humans A. domesticated animals B. discovered agriculture C. were organized around a well-defined social hierarchy D. were a female-dominated society E. were foragers answer E question A common thread woven throughout the history of early humans in the Paleolithic Age was A. the use of language. B. the desire to control the environment. […]

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MTEL – SEI Terms to Learn – Flashcards
30 Mar 2017 Flashcards

question What is Sheltered English Immersion (SEI)? answer Sheltered Content Instruction + English as a Second Language. Inclusion model, NOT bilingual education. question What is the purpose of Title III of No Child Left Behind? answer (2002) – Created a federal grant program to support ELL instruction. It’s purpose is to guarantee that ELLs make […]

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Frankenstein Literary Terms – Flashcards
20 Mar 2017 Flashcards

question Foreshadowing: the presentation of material in such a way that the reader is prepared for what is to come later in the work answer Page 165, Chapter 23 “The wind, which had fallen in the south, now rose with great violence in the west. The moon had reached her summit in the heavens and […]

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English: The Writing Process – Flashcards
10 Mar 2017 Flashcards

question The stage in which you polish your writing and fix errors. answer Editing and Proofreading question The stage in which you rework and improve your draft. answer Revising question The stage in which you explore topics and gather ideas. answer Prewriting question The final stage, during which you share your writing. answer Publishing question […]

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Transition 3: Resume Format, Cover Letter, Sending and Receiving Messages – Flashcards
02 Mar 2017 Flashcards

question Match the association type with the person that best fits the description: opportunistic association a. your favorite teacher b. the president of your gardening club c. your best friend d. the man you met while walking your dog answer D question Your networking contact list should be limited to family members. answer F question […]

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Ch. 7 Business Comm. – Flashcards
21 Feb 2017 Flashcards

question The sting of bad news answer Can be reduced by giving reasons and communicating sensitively. question The Indirect Pattern answer Softens the impact of bad news by giving reasons and explanations first. question The Direct Pattern answer Appropriate when the receiver might overlook the bad news, when directness is preferred, when firmness is necessary, […]

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FlowCharts/ Program Development Cycle – Flashcards
12 Feb 2017 Flashcards

question Software can be classified into two broad types: application software and programming software. answer F question Every programming language has rules governing its word usage and punctuation. answer T question Besides the popular, comprehensive programming languages such as Java and C++, many programmers use scripting languages such as Python, Lua, Perl, and PHP. answer […]

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Globalization and Diversity Chapter 11 – Flashcards
03 Feb 2017 Flashcards

question 1) The term “China proper” refers to – PG 358 – L answer Eastern China – where 95% of the residents live question 2) The Three Gorges Dam is being constructed on which river in China? – PG 358 – L answer Yangtze River question 3) What single factor is most responsible for the […]

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Cellular Respiration: Breaking Down Energy (Biology) – Flashcards
17 Mar 2016 Flashcards

question What is the purpose of cellular respiration? answer To create cell energy (ATP) question What happens to carbohydrates during cellular respiration? answer They are broken down and they release the energy. Its also used to combine ADP with another phosphate group to form ATP. question What is chemical energy in cell called? answer ATP […]

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