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Prior to completing this discussion, please be certain that you have completed the required readings in Chapters 1 through 3 of your required text, read the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct on the APA website, and reviewed any relevant Instructor Guidance.

This discussion has two options from which you will choose one to complete.  After selecting one of the options please indicate which one you chose in your response.

Option A:

Karen confides in you that she feels “down” all the time. She feels hopeless, finds no enjoyment in life (sleep, food, sex, friends, etc.) and is having thoughts of suicide. Based on your study this week, address each of the following:

• Identify if Karen is suffering from major depression or bipolar depression.
• Defend your position with support from the reading noting definitions and key features.
• Indicate what form of treatment would best serve Karen based on the literature.
• Examine how you would respond personally as a mental health professional and what your ethical duties are.

Option B:

Chris can often be found around the house laughing loudly at inappropriate jokes he is telling. When he is not laughing, he is singing or whistling and making non-stop noise as he feels like he has boundless energy. When his daughter gets home, he calls her names and accuses her of doing things she was not. The next day, Chris reports that he feels “down” all the time. He feels hopeless and is having thoughts of suicide.

Based on your study this week, address each of the following:

• Identify if Chris is suffering from major depression or bipolar depression.
• Defend your position with support from the reading noting definitions and key features.
• Indicate what form of treatment you think would best serve Chris from the literature.
• Examine how you would respond personally as a mental health professional and what your ethical duties are.

Your initial post must be a minimum of 200 words and you must utilize at least one scholarly source (e.g., the course textbook, a peer-reviewed article from the Ashford University Library, or a professional web source) that is cited according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. For further assistance in researching scholarly sources, please access the tutorials page on the Ashford University Library website.

Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your classmates who chose a different option or form of treatment than you. Ask any questions that might help to further your understanding of the discussion or take the discussion to a deeper level. Do you agree with your peer’s diagnosis and suggestions for treatment? Why, or why not?

Prior to completing this discussion, please be certain that you have completed the required readings in Chapters 1 through 3 of your required text, read the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct on the APA website, and reviewed any relevant Instructor Guidance.

This discussion has two options from which you will choose one to complete.  After selecting one of the options please indicate which one you chose in your response.

Option A:

Karen confides in you that she feels “down” all the time. She feels hopeless, finds no enjoyment in life (sleep, food, sex, friends, etc.) and is having thoughts of suicide. Based on your study this week, address each of the following:

• Identify if Karen is suffering from major depression or bipolar depression.
• Defend your position with support from the reading noting definitions and key features.
• Indicate what form of treatment would best serve Karen based on the literature.
• Examine how you would respond personally as a mental health professional and what your ethical duties are.

Option B:

Chris can often be found around the house laughing loudly at inappropriate jokes he is telling. When he is not laughing, he is singing or whistling and making non-stop noise as he feels like he has boundless energy. When his daughter gets home, he calls her names and accuses her of doing things she was not. The next day, Chris reports that he feels “down” all the time. He feels hopeless and is having thoughts of suicide.

Based on your study this week, address each of the following:

• Identify if Chris is suffering from major depression or bipolar depression.
• Defend your position with support from the reading noting definitions and key features.
• Indicate what form of treatment you think would best serve Chris from the literature.
• Examine how you would respond personally as a mental health professional and what your ethical duties are.

Your initial post must be a minimum of 200 words and you must utilize at least one scholarly source (e.g., the course textbook, a peer-reviewed article from the Ashford University Library, or a professional web source) that is cited according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. For further assistance in researching scholarly sources, please access the tutorials page on the Ashford University Library website.

Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your classmates who chose a different option or form of treatment than you. Ask any questions that might help to further your understanding of the discussion or take the discussion to a deeper level. Do you agree with your peer’s diagnos

Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements.

 

1. List the five sources of law and explain significant aspects of each.

 

1. List one example of each of the following types of crime: inchoate crimes; crimes against persons; crimes against property and explain how the crime you have chosen relates to one of the five sources of law.

lobal Warming: A Major Concern

According to World Health Organization (WHO), global warming is the primary issues for concern. Noise pollution, overcrowding, traffic jams are some factors that have led to this problem. Lack of privacy is another factor in the modern times that is impacting people in ways that haven’t been examined yet. We also see a wide variance in weather patterns, such as severe hurricanes and drought conditions in the U.S.

Source: World Health Organization (WHO). (n.d.). Climate change. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/topics/climate/en/

Based on your understanding of the topic, create a report in a Microsoft Word document answering the following questions:

• Examine one weather condition over the past two years in the U.S. which drastically affected the population. How can the community better prepare their families for such severe conditions?
• Do you agree with the statement that countries should be held accountable for their contribution to climate change? Why or why not?
• List some of the issues that might occur as the world’s population increases? Factor in water, food, and hazardous waste into your comments. Suggest ideas to address or avoid these issues.

According to the CDC website, violence is attributed for approximately fifty thousand deaths each year and results in over 2.5 million injuries. Homicide and suicide are the second and third leading causes of death, respectively, among US population aged fifteen to thirty four years.

Hospital emergency departments treat an average of fifty five people for injuries every minute. The worst after effect of the sudden population explosion across the globe is the rise in violence.

• How have violent injuries affected a community? What steps have communities taken to decrease overall violent crimes?
• What steps can the federal or state governments take to help support communities affected from random or consistent violent acts?
• What can parents do in their homes to help educate children about risks and preventative accidents to help keep them safe? What role should parents take to reduce family violence?
• How can health promotion and wellness programs play a significant role to reduce individual or gang violence?
• How can schools and work environments increase safety measures against violent individuals or gangs entering their establishments?
• What roles should parents, neighbors, friends, health care personnel, and the community take when they observe someone who may exhibit unusual behavior or comments to help prevent potential violence? What agencies or resources are available to help communities cope and help their members seek help or

Read the Case: Can the TSA Secure Top Flight Performance, and do the following:

• Summarize the case in 1-2 paragraphs.
• Explain which of the HR practices described in the case you think contribute to greater efficiency and effectiveness of TSA employees. Why? Recommend at least two other practices which could be employed to increase efficiency and effectiveness of TSA employees. Justify your response.
• Explain which of the HR practices described in the case you think can contribute to ethical behavior by TSA employees. Why? Recommend at least two other practices which could be employed to encourage ethical behavior of TSA employees. Justify your response.
•  Explain at least 3 practices you would recommend to ensure TSA follows equal employment guidelines. Justify your response.

Write a 2- to 3-page paper in Word format. Apply current APA standards for writing style to your work.

Chemical substances are all around us. Being aware of what is around you in the environment, your workplace, your home, and so on is essential if adverse effects are to be mitigated. Read the scenarios provided below, and choose one to write about for your essay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option 1:

 

 

 

Drinking water contains small levels of contaminants called micro-contaminants. These come from residues of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, etc. and may require drinking water plants to install tertiary treatment link activated carbon and ozonation.

 

•  Describe the types of water sources that municipalities use for drinking water.

 

•  Describe the multiple sources of contamination for river water and in a table. Specify for each source two or more chemical ingredients that cause the river to be contaminated, and identify who is responsible for these contaminants being in the river.

 

•  Make your case for determining who should pay for this treatment. Should it be the municipalities treating the water, the manufacturers of the consumer products, the farmers that allowed agricultural runoff to get into water bodies, the federal government that establishes drinking water standards, or others?

Option 2:

 

 

 

Study the Exxon Valdez disaster using your textbook and other scholarly sources. Complete the following four items regarding this disaster:

 

•  Describe the background to the disaster and the factors leading up to the event.

 

•  Identify parts of the environment were impacted and what were the adverse impacts and damage done to each area?

 

•  What steps were taken to clean up the oil and the damage done to wildlife and the environment?

 

•  From your review of how the government responded, assess what key regulatory changes the EPA made.

Your response should be a minimum of one page in length. Any outside sources you choose to use should be scholarly sources. All sources used, including textbooks, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA citations.

 

 

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

n this course, you have learned about many types of statistical procedures in quantitative research. For this Application, you will discuss an advanced statistical test that was not covered in the course that you would like to explore.

To prepare for this Application:

• Review the text and websites in this week’s Learning Resources to learn about advanced statistical procedures that were not discussed in this course or in its prerequisites, RSCH 8101 and RSCH 8201.

The assignment:

Report in APA format a description of a more advanced test that you would like to know more about. Describe the test’s assumptions, when the test is appropriate to use, and the number of independent and dependent variables involved. The final document should be 2-3 pages long.

In this course, you have learned about many types of statistical procedures in quantitative research. For this Application, you will discuss an advanced statistical test that was not covered in the course that you would like to explore.

To prepare for this Application:

• Review the text and websites in this week’s Learning Resources to learn about advanced statistical procedures that were not discussed in this course or in its prerequisites, RSCH 8101 and RSCH 8201.

The assignment:

Report in APA format a description of a more advanced test that you would like to know more about. Describe the test’s assumptions, when the test is appropriate to use, and the number of independent and dependent variables involved. The final document should be 2-3 pages long.

minimum of two recent articles on conflict management strategies and the reasons conflict arises. Discuss each article and summarize the authors’ key points.

The body of your paper should be a minimum of two pages in length, not including the title and reference pages. Cite and reference the sources appropriately.

 

sing the ADDIE model, design a training plan based on the findings and training outcomes revealed in your TNA. The training plan should include the following, at a minimum:

Analysis

The Analysis section is a summary of your TNA ( assignments 1 and 2).

Include a paragraph describing the organization and training issue.

Discuss organizational and training goals and objectives, the target group, and the KSAs that should be expected of learners, which the training will address.

Design

Determine program format, length of training, and method of delivery.

What will be the costs, and what resources will be needed from the organization? A training plan budget is important because an organization needs to anticipate, plan and pay for the training costs. In the section, you will develop a spending plan that breaks down the costs of your proposed training plan. Consider the following cost categories for your budget table and report: Direct Costs, Indirect Costs, Preparation Costs, Developmental Costs, Participant compensation, Evaluation costs, Total Training Costs.Your budget will have two components, a formal report and a budget table.

Prepare a table with a proposal for your training.

Prepare a written budget report  Describe in detail each the costs associated for your organization training needs as it applies to your training plan. Explain all of the costs included in your budget table.

Development

Describe what will be included in the program materials and activities. Consider communication tools, modules, learning aids, and assessment/evaluation tools.

Implementation

Give specifics on how you will implement and deliver training. Include any “train-the-trainer” pilots and plans for training.

Evaluation

In this section, you will develop a post-training evaluation plan. Evaluation is necessary for determining the overall effectiveness of a training program. Your evaluation plan should aim to measure learner performance. Evaluation will describe the success of the training program and lead to a plan for continuous improvement. You plan should include both a written report and the evaluation tool you would use for assessment.

Prepare an evaluation report Describe in detail how you will evaluate this training in terms of effectiveness. Explain how training will be assessed and evaluated. Describe the purpose of the evaluation tool. Address how overall training will be evaluated. List short- and long-term methods that ensure your training plan has translated into desired performance. Explain how it will bridge the organizational gaps identified in the TNA.

Include at least one evaluation tool together with your written evaluation plan. The tool should look professional and ready for your intended audience to complete.

 

Use APA formal report formatting for your Training Plan. Label each section with the following headings: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Use and cite a minimum of three resources to help you create your training plan. Include a cover page, citations page and in-text citations. Submit everything together as one document.