Is it important to cover those with preexisting conditions? What about those in need, who cannot afford insurance or medical care?

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How were the claims of Republicans and Democrats evident in the most recent national debate over reforming our nation’s health care system?

In fact, you can watch any news program right now, and learn of the new proposed Republican health care plan.  Is it important to cover those with preexisting conditions? What about those in need, who cannot afford insurance or medical care?  If a family cannot afford insurance are they simply not given medical care?  Or do those in need use the emergency room for their heath care needs? And then, who pays for this more expensive medical care?  Should the most wealthy in our Country be given a significant tax break while many others do without?

In your own words, explain the conservative, liberal, and radical-left view of health care in the U.S.

Which of the three political views do you support? Do you agree with the current health care system?  If not, then what alternative do you propose?  Again, explain.

How big are the distances between scores?

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Assignment: Measures of Central Tendency and Variability

Last week, you learned how to summarize a distribution by using frequency distribution tables and various graphs. The shape the frequency distribution forms is important, but frequency tables and graphs are not always the most efficient or meaningful way to summarize large amounts of data. In addition to graphing the shape of the distribution, statistics can be computed to provide even more information about the scores. Measures of central tendency tell us how the scores in the data set “hang together.” What score or scores are “typical” for the data set? Measures of variability help us understand how scores are spread out. How big are the distances between scores? Computing measures of central tendency, such as the mean, median, and mode, and measures of variability, such as the range and standard deviation, is often the first step researchers take after collecting data for a study.

This application will allow you to practice computing and interpreting some common measures of central tendency and measures of variability, both by hand and with the statistical software package SPSS. Download the data set that you will use for this assignment from the Weekly Data Set forum. Be sure to watch this week’s instructional video in the introduction or Learning Resources folder before beginning your Application Assignment.

Scenario: Imagine that your employer is hosting a walking competition. Employees are to report the number of minutes they walk each week. Your employer has asked you to compute descriptive statistics on the data from the first week of the competition to help him know how much people are walking.

You can find the data for this Assignment in the Weekly Data Set forum.

To complete this Assignment, submit by Day 7 calculations of the following measures of central tendency and measures of variability by hand:

By Day 7

To complete this Assignment, submit calculations of the following measures of central tendency and measures of variability by hand:

  1. Mean
  2. Median
  3. Mode
  4. Range
  5. Deviation of the highest score from the mean
  6. Estimated population standard deviation
  7. ∑X2 (explain your calculations, but you do not to interpret this result in relation to the scenario)
  8. (∑X)2 (explain your calculations, but you do not to interpret this result in relation to the scenario)

For each measure you compute by hand, include an explanation of:

  • Your calculations (explain the steps)
  • What that measure tells you about the number of minutes walked by employees

For example, each of your answers might look something like this: “The mean of this sample is ______ minutes walked in the first week. The mean is calculated by _________________. The mean tells me that participants in the sample walked ____________ in the first week.”

  1. Compute the mean and standard deviation in SPSS. Note: Your hand-calculated mean and standard deviation may differ somewhat from the calculations in SPSS due to rounding.
  2. Describe how the standard deviation (SD) and the deviation of a single score from the mean differ in the information they provide.
  3. Without redoing any calculations, think critically about how each measure would be affected if the lowest score was eliminated from the data set. Explain if each measure (mean, median, mode, deviation of the highest score from the mean, and standard deviation) would increase, decrease, or stay the same.
  4. Identify the type of distribution (positive skew, negative skew, or normal distribution) the data create. Explain how you know the type of distribution and what it tells you about the sample.

Write your responses in your own words. It is acceptable to number your answers, but do not copy and paste the questions into your answer document.

Be sure to fully explain the rationale for your answer to each question, including evidence from the text and learning resources.

Provide an APA reference list.

Submit three documents for grading:

  • Your text (Word) document with your answers and explanations to the application questions.Submit the word document to the Week 2 Assignment Part 1 link.
  • Your SPSS Data file , and your SPSS Output file to the Week 2 Assignment Part 2 link.

Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?

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Topic 4: Screening and Assessment Tools Chart

Directions: Compete the following chart. An example has been provided for you in the first row. Include in-text citations in the table as well as an APA reference listing below. A minimum of two to three scholarly references should be included

Assessment Tool

Include the full name, description of the tool, and what the tool measures (i.e., opioids, process, withdrawal)

 Tool Description

Type of tool (paper, pen, structured, unstructured), how it is administered, how many questions, and general scoring information

 Appropriateness of Use

When/where the tool is appropriate or inappropriate to use, where the tool will most likely be used (i.e., online, in-patient, outpatient, clinic), and what specific population the tool is used for (i.e., adolescents, elderly, pregnant.)
CAGE Questionnaire

A brief 4 item, widely used questionnaire designed to assess alcohol use. CAGE is acronym for:

C=Cut down

A=Annoyed

G=Guilty

E=Eye opener

 Paper and pen or orally administered Takes less than 1 minute, Yes or No response

Typically administered by health care professional or clinician and is client’s self- report, scored by tester

CAGE Questionnaire-4 questions

1. Have you ever felt you should Cut down on your drinking?

2. Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?

3. Have you ever felt bad or Guilty about your drinking?

4. Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover (Eye opener)?

Scoring: Item responses on the CAGE are scored as 0 or 1. A higher score is an indication of alcohol problems. A total score of 2 or greater is considered to be clinically ToollTsignificant Ewing, 1984; NIAAA, 2002)

 Often used in medical settings

Several adaptations of tool available for use including computerized and self- administered versions.

Free, in public domain and translated into many languages

Not used to assess for drugs but adapted CAGE-AID questionnaire can be used for drug use.

Best use is in adult populations

Criticism of the CAGE- not gender-sensitive. Women who are problem drinkers less likely to screen positive than men.

It identifies alcohol-dependent persons, but may not identify binge drinkers.

CAGE asks about “lifetime” experience rather than current drinking. A person who no longer drinks may screen positive unless the clinician directs the questions to focus on a more current time frame (ADAI, 2016).
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How did your burgeoning cognitive abilities impact your adjustment to the effects of puberty?

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Assignment: Effects of Physical Development on Adolescents

You probably noted from the Learning Resources this week the interrelationship between the processes and constructs of development, in relation to adolescent development. Cognitive changes, including hypothetico-deductive reasoning, metacognitive skills, and more complex forms of thinking impact how an adolescent perceives and reacts to the world. Higher-order thinking contributes to how romantic and peer relationships are established and maintained.

Think back to your experiences as an adolescent and the feelings and thoughts you had regarding your developing body. How did your burgeoning cognitive abilities impact your adjustment to the effects of puberty? Did the imaginary audience and personal fable have any impact on your behavior and beliefs? Keep these questions in mind as you examine the effects of physical development on adolescents in this Assignment.

To prepare for this Assignment:

  • Review this week’s Learning Resources related to adolescent physical changes and cultural influences.

For this Assignment:

In a 2- to 3-page paper:

  • Create a scenario of an adolescent of either gender in which you describe the person, the physical changes he or she experiences, and the effect of those changes on his/her sexuality and relationships.
  • Describe the culture of the individual in the scenario.
  • Explain the influences of culture on the development of adolescence.

Be specific and use your Learning Resources to support your paper. Use proper APA format, citations, and referencing.

By Day 7

Submit your Effects of Physical Development on Adolescents Assignment.

Submission and Grading Information

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

  • Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK8Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.
  • Click the Week 8 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.
  • Click the Week 8 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.
  • Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computerbutton. Find the document you saved as “WK8Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.
  • If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.
  • Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.
Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:

Week 8 Assignment Rubric

Check Your Assignment Draft for Authenticity

To check your Assignment draft for authenticity:

Submit your Week 8 Assignment draft and review the originality report.

 

Submit Your Assignment by Day 7

What was happening in the world at that time that contributed to the rise of the school of thought or aligned with its principles and values?

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Psychology

  1. Provide two paragraphs

Discuss how and why a change from one to the other came about.

 

How did the principles and values of psychologists change because of the transition?

 

Did the subject matter being studied change in this transition?

 

How did research methods used in the newer school of thought reflect a change in thinking and

practice from the previous way of thinking and practicing?

 

Support your ideas with specific examples from the text or other relevant sources, and be sure to cite your sources.

 

2) Provide two paragraphs

 

What was happening in the world at that time that contributed to the rise of the school of thought or aligned with its principles and values?

 

How did the emerging school of thought fit with people’s way of viewing the world, and their culture, at that time in history?

 

Did the new school of thought modify society in any way?

 

Explain your ideas clearly, and use examples or illustrations to make your points. Include at least two relevant peer-reviewed articles that support your thoughts in your post.

 

Statistics

  1. Only one paragraph

Discuss your previous experience with descriptive statistics. For example, you have probably encountered descriptive statistics in an undergraduate course and in journal articles.Analyze the strengths and limitations of descriptive statistics.

Finally, discuss how you might use descriptive statistics in your professional or academic future

 

 

How has structuralism impacted psychology today?

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Impact of Structuralism

This week you read and learned about Titchener’s structuralism. As an approach, structuralism attempted to break down consciousness into elements of consciousness for study. It assumed that studying these parts of consciousness would lead to an understanding of the whole.

  • Analyze the limitations and strengths of the method of studying consciousness in parts.
  • Identify and discuss one of the main criticisms of structuralism.
  • Briefly compare and contrast structuralism and behavioralism. How did structuralism influence the creation of behaviorism?
  • How has structuralism impacted psychology today? As you consider this question, keep in mind the history and culture of the period in which Titchener practiced compared to your understanding of psychology today.

Write an essay that is 3-5 pages in length. Remember to support your arguments with information drawn from the online content, the textbook, and other credible, scholarly sources to substantiate the points you are making.  Apply APA standards for writing and citations to your work.

**Hint: a useful article for comparing and contrasting structuralism with behavioralism is found in the AUO library and referenced in your textbook:
Rilling, M. (2000). How the challenge of explaining learning influenced the origins and development of John B. Watson’s behaviors. The American Journal of Psychology, 113 (2), 275-301. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/224842367/fulltext/12E26E325F56462A087/8?accountid=34899

The paper should be double-spaced 12-point typescript, Times Roman font, with 1-inch margins all around, and free from grammatical errors. Your paper needs to include a cover page, abstract, and reference list in APA format.

 

Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Analyzed limitations and strengths of structuralism.
32
Identified and discussed one main criticism of structuralism.
32
Compared and contrasted structuralism with behavioralism.
32
Explained how structuralism influenced the development of behavioralism.
32
Described the impact of structuralism on psychology today, with consideration of the culture of the time period in which Titchener practiced.
28
Style (4 points): Tone, audience, and word choice
Organization (12 points): Introduction, transitions, and conclusion
Usage and Mechanics (12 points): Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure
APA Elements (16 points): In text citations and references, paraphrasing, and appropriate use of quotations and other elements of style
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Have you, in the past, used any of the strategies suggested by your peers either to remember information yourself or to help someone remember information?

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Assignment 2: Discussion—Memory Strategies

In this module, you also learned about a variety of memory strategies such as rehearsal, mnemonics, imagery, chunking, and the method of loci—just to name a few.

As you have likely learned from trial and error, memory strategies are often individual and situation specific. For example, a dancer might use imagery to visually rehearse and remember an entire routine but might use the method of loci to remember where the steps will be performed on the stage.Based on the module readings, respond to the following:Select a memory strategy from the textbook or a journal article in the Argosy University Online Library.

Briefly discuss the memory strategy and explain how it would be useful for a client in a specific scenario related to sport and exercise psychology.Write your initial response in 100–200 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By the due date assigned, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area.
Through the end of the module, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.
Address the following when reviewing your peers’ responses:

Have you, in the past, used any of the strategies suggested by your peers either to remember information yourself or to help someone remember information?Was the strategy effective?How might you be able to apply the strategy to your future clients?Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum PointsExplained the selected memory strategy in depth and showed the advantages of its application in sport and exercise psychology.12Actively contributed to the discussion by providing points of view with rationale, challenging points of the discussion, or drawing relationships between points of the discussion.

8Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

4Total:

What was the primary charge made by women’s rights advocates like Charlotte Bunch against CEDAW in the 1990s?

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WST 4115 ½Dr. Moura-Koçoglu

WST 4115 GUIDE: RESPONSE PAPER

CEDAW and Gender-Based Violence

ASSIGNMENT

This individual journal will show your understanding of the issues involved in the debate around CEDAW, formulating a balanced discussion of the benefits and limitations of the convention, in a country of your choice. Your journal needs to provide a critical analysis of readings, videos, and/or the lecture covered in Module 05 “Global Gender Violence”.

STEPS

#1 Go to our library guide at http://libguides.fiu.edu/WST4115 #2 Click on the ‘CEDAW Impact Collection’ #3 From the alphabetical listing of countries at the top of the page, select ONE country,

and choose one of the articles available on that country. (For your convenience, you can find a list of countries with sufficient sources at the end of this guide).

#4 Write your Response Paper by answering the below questions. #5 Provide in-text citations and a works cited list: You may use additional academic

sources through our FIU online Library, as well as online news articles. #6 Submit your paper on Canvas by the deadline stated in the syllabus.

ESSAY ORGANIZATION

1. How has CEDAW been used to respond to the problem of gender-based violence identified in the country of your choice?

2. Outline the benefits and limitations of CEDAW for improving the situation of women in your country of choice.

3. Discuss the current status of women’s rights in your country of choice, using online news articles/ academic articles.

4. What was the primary charge made by women’s rights advocates like Charlotte Bunch against CEDAW in the 1990s? To what extent is this critique still relevant today, compared to the example you chose?

5. Conclusion: Determine whether or not CEDAW, in your country of choice, has been an efficient tool to address violence against women.

WST 4115 ½Dr. Moura-Koçoglu

FORMAT & SUBMISSION

Your paper should be in 11-point font Arial, 1-2 pages, double spaced. Please make sure your paper is free of typos and grammatical errors. A link to this assignment, along with this guide, can be found in the pertinent Module on Canvas.

GRADING RUBRICS

Essays will be evaluated according to their thoughtfulness and their ability to make perceptive connections. You can earn 10 points for this assignment. Grades will be available 7 days after submission deadline. Consider the following criteria when writing your essay:

1. Purpose

Introduces essay effectively and clearly; purpose of essay is clear.

2. Development

Develops essay with exceptional care; provides a balanced presentation of arguments; offers convincing conclusion.

3. Insight

Ideas are supported effectively; clear evidence of having understood and synthesized assigned readings, videos and course concepts; demonstrates a sophisticated and compelling engagement with the relevant texts in an original and highly articulate manner.

4. Writing Quality

Strong writing style with clear ability to express thoughts and point of view. Correct grammar, syntax, spelling, etc.

CEDAW IMPACT COLLECTION (Countries with substantial literature) Australia (8) Bangladesh (8) Botswana (6) Brazil (8) Cambodia (9) Canada (11) Chile (7) China (12) Colombia (6) Costa Rica (6) Egypt (9) Fiji (6) Finland (6) Germany (7)

Ghana (6) India (9) Indonesia (9) Japan (17) Jordan (7) Kenya (9) Lao People’s Democratic Republic (7) Lebanon (5) Malaysia (9) Morocco (6) Nepal (7) Netherlands (5) Niger (10)

Pakistan (11) Philippines (15) Republic of Korea (5) Singapore (5) South Africa (9) State of Palestine (6) Thailand (8) Turkey (10) United Republic of Tanzania (8) United States of America (9) Vanuatu (5) Vietnam (10) Zimbabwe (5)

How does School Bullying’s effect a student’s education?

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  Search for pertinent journal articles related to bullying and how it affects children’s education. From your research, develop a reference list of articles and include the following:

Use the purpose statement and research question below and  begin searching the literature for pertinent journal articles related to your chosen topic. From your research, develop a reference list of articles and include the following:

• A title page

• A brief abstract

• An introduction to the topic

• A summary of the general theme(s) that you observe throughout all the articles.

• A minimum of 10 articles from refereed (i.e., peer-reviewed) professional publications (not websites or newsletters). At least 2 of the articles you select must use a quantitative research design, and at least 2 of the articles must use a qualitative research design.

• Below each reference, include either the published abstract or develop an abstract summarizing the content of the article.

• The articles must be from a peer reviewed journal and written in the last five years.

This list will help you to complete your Literature Review later in the course.

Be sure to format all article references according to correct APA format. Review the Sample Topical Reference List and the Topical Reference List Grading Rubric before submitting your assignment.

Be sure to format all article references according to correct APA format. Review the Sample Topical Reference List and the Topical Reference List Grading Rubric before submitting your assignment.

Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Saturday, February 2nd.

 

Purpose Statement

The purpose of this study is to discover how students are impacted by bullying (academically, emotionally, behaviorally, etc.) and how this affects their overall education.

Research Questions

1. How does School Bullying’s effect a student’s education?

2. How are teachers handling bullying situations in the classroom?

3. Are students who have been being bullied being given the coping skills to appropriately deal with the situation?

4. Does every child that has been bullied report the incident to their teacher? What about Cyberbullying?