Suppose we plant pumpkins in a garden where half of the plants are shaded. Then, to test a new fertilizer, we fertilize the plants in full sun and do not fertilize the plants in the shade. In the fall the fertilized plants yield more, bigger, and prettier pumpkins. Which of the following did we fail to include in the experimental design? a. Fall season
b. Fertilizer
c. Pumpkin harvest
d. Amount of sunshine

What makes the just-world hypothesis psychologically appealing to the average person? a. many people develop skewed perceptions based on their worst experiences with the poor, which makes it hard for them to see things objectively. b. it is supported by a wealth of empirical data. c. most people’s everyday experiences teach them that society tends to distribute rewards and punishments fairly. d. most people have a strong need to believe that the world is orderly, predictable, and fair.

In exchange for land, a knight agrees to be a sort of sub-vassal to a vassal. this agreement was known as: investiture homage tyranny subinfeudation

Did cuneiform develop the language we use today