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Guilt refers to a feeling of having done something bad or a perception that you did something wrong. Guilt by associationmeans that you personally didn’t really do something wrong but that people who you are associated with did. You are judged by the company you keep, so you can be viewed as guilty because of your association […]

Groupthink is a phenomenon when a group of people get together and start to think collectively with one mind. The group is more concerned with maintaining unity than with objectively evaluating their situation, alternatives and options. The group, as a whole, tends to take irrational actions or overestimate their positions or moral rightness. Groupthink and Isolation […]

The legends of Greek mythology have withstood the test of time. From the beginnings of antiquity to the present, many examples of Greek mythology have managed to filter down into modern society. Arguably, Greek mythology is the most widely studied of all mythologies. They wrote such vast and colorful volumes, that much of it found its way […]

Greed is a desire to have more of something than you need. We learned in Dickens’ A Christmas Carol that greed is a bad thing and that being stingy with money or possessions is unkind. Greed doesn’t just have to do with money. Consider these examples of greed. Real-World Greed Unfortunately, in today’s world, there are many examples […]

Gravity is the force that pulls all elements of matter together. Matter refers to things you can physically touch. The more matter there is, the greater the amount of gravity or force. This means that the Earth or other planets have a great deal of pull and that everything on Earth is pulled back to Earth. […]

Gradualism is an evolutionary model that refers to the tiny variations in an organism or in society that happen over time to make a better fit for animals and humans in their environment. These variations allow them to survive and thrive, resulting in the slow and consistent process of change in the whole population. Gradualism in […]

Globalization is growth on a worldwide scale. It is the process of integration and international influence of economies and cultures. Globalization in Economics Multinational corporations operate on a global scale, with satellite offices and branches in numerous locations. Outsourcing can add to the economic development of a struggling country, bringing much needed jobs. Some automobiles use […]

Global warming refers to climate change as a result of greenhouse gases. Some experts believe that if we don’t make an effort to stop air pollution and the release of greenhouse gases, the climate change from global warming will change the world. Rising Temperatures and Global Warming Global warming is the rise of temperatures throughout the […]

When you speak or say words, the words are supposed to have meaning. Gibberish, however, is talking that sounds like words or speech but that really has no meaning at all. Gibberish Is Nonsensical Gibberish can take the form of a single nonsensical word or a group of nonsensical words. Sentences that make no sense can also be […]

Geography is the study of the Earth, including its physical features, atmosphere and resources. Geography Terms Antipodes – Two points that are on the exact opposite sides of the earth, for example, the North and South Poles. Archipelago – A group of islands, for example, the Bahamas. Atoll – A ring of coral that makes an […]