Chris Drew (PhD)

Dr. Chris Drew is the founder of the Helpful Professor. He holds a PhD in education and has published over 20 articles in scholarly journals. He is the former editor of the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. [Image Descriptor: Photo of Chris]

25 Counterargument Examples

A counterargument is a response, rebuttal, or refutation of an argument with your own argument. Its purpose is to oppose and disprove a theory that someone else has put forward. We use counterarguments extensively in debates as well as argumentative essay writing. When teaching essay writing, I teach my students to always present counterarguments to […]

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50 Innate Behaviors Examples

Innate behavior refers to behaviors, often being subconscious reactions, that a person or animal is naturally predisposed to carry out, independent of social and cultural influence or learning experiences. These are behaviors we are born with. Ranging from reflex actions like sneezing to complex sequences such as bird migration, these behaviors are essentially hardwired into

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50 Preferences Examples

Preferences refer to value judgments you make about one thing over another. We all have preferences, but they are believed to be influenced by a range of factors. A clear understanding of your preferences can help with decision-making skills, make you feel more confident in yourself, and help you to develop a strong sense of

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50 Dependability Examples

Dependability refers to the traits of consistency, reliability, and trustworthiness. In the workplace and on job postings, it tends to refer to the capacity to reliably fulfill assigned tasks and responsibilities. Being dependable means that employers can count on you to be at your job on time and perform your duties to the best of

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21 Historical Context Examples

Historical context refers to all of the information about the time or era in which something occurs. This information can help us to more fully understand the event. For example, we might look at the the social, cultural, and political circumstances that influenced an event in the past. All of the circumstances that were contemporaneous

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15 Legacy Examples

A legacy refers to the things you leave behind in this world after you die. It doesn’t only refer to physical things, but it also refers to the impact you make on the world that resonates long after you’re gone. As we get on in life, we increasingly reflect upon what our legacy might be.

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101 Priorities Examples

The process of setting priorities is all about reflecting on what’s most important to you, with recognition that we can never achieve everything we want in life. Some strategies for setting priorities in life, business, etc. include: Below are some examples. Life Priorities Examples 1. Family Type: Values-Based Prioritization Family is one of the least

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