Misconceptions

A common misconception that has existed ever since the introduction of photography is that photographs are assumed to be accurate visual representations of society and the world around us. However, this is far from the truth. All photographs contain subjective aspects that require deeper insight from the viewer, as they are not always apparent at the first glance. A common belief is that photographs do not portray the truth because the photographer makes vital choices when it comes to the…

two misconceptions concerning evangelism and apologetics. First, they mistakenly believe apologetics and evangelism is a discipline only carried out by trained professional like pastors, seminary grads, or those who have studied in some apologetic program. But when we search the Scriptures, we see that both apologetics, defending the Faith, and evangelism, proclaiming the Gospel message, are disciplines all Christians must be prepared to carry out in their daily lives. The second misconception…

The McDonald's Misconception “Caution: Contents Hot.” This warning is everywhere. It’s on a waffle maker, a bowl of soup, on a McDonald’s coffee. The origin of this label is fairly widely known, some old lady spilled her coffee and sued McDonald’s for a bunch of money. But is that the whole story? Not quite. Yes, a woman did spill her coffee, but that coffee was given to her at a temperature between 180 and 190 degrees fahrenheit (McDonald’s). When a liquid is that hot, it “causes third-degree…

speech was about her experiences in nursing as a colleagues and as an employee. Also, she talked about the do’s and don’ts when a person wants to be a nurse, and why she preferred SVSU to study in it. Moreover, she mentioned some of the popular misconception about nursing, where the nurses work, and what they do. She started with her personal experiences of why she chose nursing. Since she was a child, she always wanted to be in a health care to take care of people. Therefore, she studied…

didgeridoo, traditional dance typically portrayed in tourism brochures. I hardly knew that these are merely some of stereotypes about the oldest living people on earth. After living in this country for a while, I began to realise more serious misconceptions attributed to them perceived by contemporary…

of the file) so as to not lose any of your work. Once completed, you will submit this document to WGU for grading. Instruct What student misconceptions have you encountered related to fraction, decimal, and percentage concepts? How do you help students understand the notion of equivalence among fractions or prepare them for this understanding? One misconception I have encountered with fraction is that students have a misunderstanding of what the denominator and numerator represent when using a…

I feel like the subject of water pollution is become more prominent everyday. There are many misconceptions and the facts discussed are often presented in different viewpoints. One area of controversy is the quantity of useable water on the earth. Both sides agree on one point that the clean drinking water is not evenly distributed across the globe. The facts speak clearly and show that there is enough water spread across the globe to adiquently supply the earths populaiton. The issue that the…

they are aware of scenes, people, or emotions associated with their dreams. Dreams are very enthralling, and they usually feel quite uncanny and strange, but this feeling is often not taken seriously or discussed after waking up. Due to these misconceptions…

Many people have misconceptions that dementia is Alzheimer’s. Dementia is a broad term for a group of symptoms that interfere and damage the brain tissues. As it is not a specific disease, there are many different types that affect your brain. What dementia and Alzheimer’s have in common is that there is a decline in cognitive function and one of these three components: aphasia, apraxia, and agnosia. Memory loss is the biggest factor with dementia, but memory loss alone is not what causes…

how it functions. Even with all of these advancements in mind, many remain convinced that one's intelligence is tied to their DNA. People remain convinced that genius and genes go hand-in-hand. In Shenk's (2011) book, he delves into some of the misconceptions people have when it comes to intellectual capabilities. Shenk challenges people to consider the idea that intelligence is obtained via a process, rather than by inheriting a “genius gene” from your parents. In his writings, one of the…