4) Creativity‚ wisdom and giftedness are not measured in standard IQ tests. Discuss the numerous ways in which standard IQ tests fall short. The various limitations of standard IQ tests can be assessed with reference to validity (whether the tests actually measure intelligence) and reliability (whether the tests produce consistent results). These shortcomings limit the usefulness of standard IQ tests and can have negative socio-political implications when data is extrapolated without taking these
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English language (modern English) according to reference is sometimes described as first global “lingua franca”. It is a superior language and is being used‚ with evidence by over 360 million native speakers‚ living in 54 countries and 27 non-sovereign entities. English is now known as an international language in diplomatic fields. The growth of English was mainly formed in the British Empire and by the late 19th century it slowly spread globally. English replaced German as the dominant language of science
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Do language help mould the way we think? If we all spoke the same language‚ would we think in the same way? Discuss the issue using examples‚ details‚ and your personal experiences of English and your native language. Language is the tool for all of people around the world to communicate with each other; it is a product of human’s creativity which we can consider as the first evolution for the human kind. However‚ in different place‚ people use different languages which are differed in many ways:
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For example‚ the rooting reflex is when the baby turns its head toward the direction of a stimulus to the cheek. This reflex facilitates the sucking reflex in order for the newborn to receive nutrients. Another sensory stimulation is bright lights which will cause the eye-blink reflex. Most of the reflexes are important to test for neural function because the absence of a reflex could indicate brain damage‚ immaturity‚ or slow responsiveness. Another important milestone in newborns is the progression
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Examine the ways in which childhood can be said to be socially constructed (24) Sociologists see childhood‚ which is a socially defined age status‚ as being socially constructed which‚ is something defined and created by society. There are historical and cultural differences in how childhood is defined. For example western societies define children as being vulnerable and separate from the adult world‚ whereas in the past they played a bigger part in adult society from an early age. The main
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This reference highlights self-reflection towards the way we respond to others this includes our ethics‚ morals‚ and values. For us to help others‚ we first must help ourselves by recognizing why we act upon our beliefs and realizing whether that idea will complicate the principal of the workforce. “The purpose of social work practice is to intervene to remedy these tensions by promoting equitable relationships and encouraging people to take more control over their own lives where this does not
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Examine the ways in which childhood can be said to be socially constructed. (24 MARKS) Some sociologists say that childhood is a social construction one of the reasons for this is that childhood seems to differ worldwide between different cultures there has been much research such as investigations into this‚ including separateness between children and adults‚ cultural differences and historical differences. Jane Pilcher speaks about separateness between adults and children. She notes that the
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unfounded) idea that “Lucy should be dead” Overseeing the whole scene we also have the moon‚ used by Wordsworth to counterpoint the Poet’s Journey to “Lucy’s cot”. As he draws closer to the cottage the moon descends until suddenly “the planet dropped” which in turn causes the Poet to have a startling thought exclaiming “O mercy!” “If Lucy should be dead!” moving the Poet from a dazed half-sleep to startled alertness‚ as the feeling of dread overwhelms him. Given the rather jaunty ballad rhyming structure
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the concentration camps because she was a Jew. But how did Anne Frank’s relationship reflect my relationship today? Well as I see Anne Frank showed positive attitude to her father. She was always satisfying to him.Her attitude towards her mother was disrespectful.Anne was frustrated hiding in the annex along with 7 people. She still managed to make it through the rough times during hiding. How it reflects on my relationship today is you always need to treat your loved ones mild manner because
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The Role of Local Culture and Context in English Language Teaching -Mabindra Regmi The Relation between Language and Culture The structuralists portrayed language as an entity that could be segmented and through learning these segments‚ the totality would also be learnt. This method has been tested‚ challenged and in many cases discarded in the world of linguistics. The conception‚ propagation and inevitable discontinuation of ever new methods has prompted Sowden to express “there has indeed been
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