2.A word or expression that serves as a figurative or symbolic substitute for another:"Romeo has become a synonym for any youthful lover"(Harry Levin). 3.BiologyOne of two or more scientific names that have been applied to the same species or other taxonomic group. ...
Psychologists William James and James Rowland Angell and philosopher John Dewey represent famous advocates of functionalism. William James published "Principles of Psychology" in 1890, in which he argued against the structuralist approach of separating consciousness into discrete elements. 4Significance...
Whether or not students are athletic, sports is a popular topic to write about. Students can choose their favorite/worst sport, compare sports and argue for or against specific sports activities in the physical education curriculum. 4Change the Rules Entertaining topics that also engage fifth grader...
Sociologists have argued that the posited correlation between high self-esteem and in-group bias simplifies a complex relationship. For example, Jennifer Crocker has observed that -- in addition to personal self-esteem -- collective self-esteem plays a crucial role in moderating social identity and...
The Puritans believed in local control and opposed a powerful Catholic hierarchy ruled by the pope and his bishops. Puritans argued that the only person at the head of the church is Christ, and that each congregation should be responsible for its own members instead of answering to others. Acc...