Why were nonsense syllables used in the earliest studies of forgetting? so that the stimulus materials were simple enough that even children could read and remember them so that cross-cultural comparisons of memory could be investigated using speakers of different languages so that the material did not have preexisting associations in memory to reduce retroactive interference?

Most sociologists agree that: a. culture is central in shaping gender roles, but only in preliterate societies. b. biological factors have some influence, but cultural factors are more important determinants of gender roles. c. biological factors are influential in determining gender roles, but only in industrial or complex societies. d. biological factors only explain differences between men and women with regard to aggression and disease. e. there is no difference between the influences of culture or biology on the development of gender roles, as they are unpredictable.

What is affirmative action as a social program intended to accomplish? do you think it has been successful? what are some specific examples that you can offer to support your answer? this is for my multicultural studies class i need asap !

Which factors are examples of how technology may have affected the great migration apex