Misconceptions

absorbed God’s Word, I recognized how our world falsifies much of what the gospel teaches. In today’s society, several misconceptions about God and his promises exist. Some people view God as a genie. Others view him as a dictator. I’ve even heard individuals compare God to an old, white, hairy dude on a cloud. As for a matter-of-fact, none of these are true. And our misconceptions about God critically affect our thoughts and perceptions on everyday life. With this in mind, I sought out to…

their free will. The hypnotized are capable of refusing suggestions, choosing between right and wrong, and controlling themselves. Psychologists often compare it to getting lost in a book, movie, or a drive home (healing power, 2006). Another misconception is that hypnosis is dangerous. This can be true if it is abused by someone without proper training, but if it is performed by a professional, it can be used to positively affect patients psychologically, socially, and physically (World Book,…

minorities in America was very low. I only knew about the overall statistics, but not the history behind the migration, or who came over. Just from chapter one in the textbook, I learned about common misconceptions, and the effects of assuming one’s race. The first part of the chapter touches on the misconception that only “white” people are Americans, when there are natural born citizens, and those that become citizens through the test. The next thing the chapter talks about is the migrations…

these precious moments are ones that cannot or is difficult to replicate in real life. The chances of being the coach of the New England Patriots are one in a billion, but with the help of video games, anyone can coach an all-star team. A common misconception of video games is its uselessness. However, scholars and researchers beg to differ as their research concludes endless skills and opportunities to acquire while indulging in video games. According to Long-term Studies, published in 2013,…

They all share one similarity and that is that they are all fairy tales. We all know them so much and know that they share a similar plot line meet the special man or women, fall in love, and live happily ever after. Fairy tales give us that misconception of love. Take for instance Cinderella she met the prince, they were complete strangers, danced together, fell in love, and got married. But that doesn’t happen in reality so, we do not fall in love with random strangers and get married. We take…

A common misconception of human trafficking is that it is same or very similar to smuggling. Those who are “smuggled” into a country are doing so by their own free will, without coercion. Human trafficking victims don’t have to be shipped anywhere internationally to still be “trafficked”. Since they are being captured or coerced into slavery, it is against their free will, therefore wildly different from smuggling. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service, Human trafficking…

There are many misconceptions about dyslexia. Dyslexia is not a result of low intelligence but a learning disorder characterized by difficulty with reading or writing (UXL). Nelson Rockefeller accepted the fact that he had a problem and refused to feel sorry for himself. People with dyslexia are called “dyslexics” (Moragne 17). Dyslexics have a tendency to confuse certain letters such as “b” and “d” (UXL). They also have trouble connecting letters with their sounds, distinguishing whether…

Whether you are a new dog owner or a seasoned owner, there are many myths throughout the years believed as facts regarding dogs. Many originated in truths becoming woven In dispelling these myths Here are some of the most common misconceptions about dogs – and the facts. 1. One dog year is equal to seven human years This is an easy calculation due to simply multiplying the dogs years. However, many other factors need to be considered. Dogs seem to mature at an earlier age, then slow down…

violence in each game and how it potentially influences violent behavior in children and adolescents. This misconception can be disproven if you take into account the environmental factors, psychological factors, and the individual interactions with people met through online video gaming. These three factors have a greater effect than the actual game itself and it’s where a lot of the misconception comes from. Sure games themselves can be very violent and vulgar, but the reason those games are…

Misconception – Aboriginal children are involved in foster care at the same rate as non-indigenous children in Canada Findings- A 2015 report entitled Aboriginal Children in Care- Report to Canada’s Premiers, was developed by the Aboriginal Children in Care Working Group. The report presents a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the child welfare system in Canada and explains how systemic inequities in social determinants of health lead to the over-representation of Aboriginal…