Women health – week 9 discussion 1st reply

Please reply to the following discussion with one reference. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite resources in your responses to other classmates. 
CH Discussion:
What evidence-based information will you provide to Ms. Martin regarding her concerns of HRT? Discuss the advantages and risks associated with HRT.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the administration of synthetic estrogen and progesterone to replace depleting levels of hormones in menopausal women (Martin & Barbieri, 2018). HRT play an important role in the management of hot flashes, vaginal atrophy, and, the mood lability that many women experience during the menopausal transition. The most recent clinical practice guideline published by the Endocrine Society presents the approach HRT treatment is based on calculating a woman’s baseline cardiovascular and breast cancer risks before therapy starts. Like most other guidelines, the Endocrine Society suggests that HRT is only used for the management of menopausal symptoms, but not for the prevention of osteoporosis, dementia and/or cardiovascular disease. The optimum time to start hormone replacement therapy is before 60 years of age or within the first 10 years after menopause. Use the lowest possible dosage of HRT for the shortest possible time to achieve symptom alleviation. HRT includes estrogen therapy alone and combined estrogen and progestin therapy. Estrogen therapy alone is reserved for patients who does not have uterus and combine estrogen progestin therapy for women who has a uterus. The benefits of HRT in menopausal women are to relieve vasomotor symptoms of hot flashes, night sweat, vaginal dryness, to reduce urogenital symptoms such as urinary frequency, dyspareunia and urgency, to prevent bone loss and to reduce the risk of colon cancer (Fait, 2019). The risks of HRT include weight gain, endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer breast cancer, heart attack, stroke, DVT, and gallbladder diseases (Fait,2019).
What are your recommendations for Ms. Martin? Will you recommend continuing or discontinuing HRT and why?
The use of HRT should be a personalized decision with discussion regarding the balance of potential risks and benefits as individualized to that woman’s health circumstances (Newsome, 2016). I would perform a thorough history in physical especially a gynecological and sexual history and take into consideration the important factors including her age, health history, family medical history, type and timing of menopause, impact of symptoms on quality of life, and her personal preferences. I would provide Ms. Martin all available up to date evidence-based information regarding HRT including the benefits, risks, contraindication, of continuing, lowering, tapering and/or discontinuing the therapy. I would also counsel her in detail alternative nonhormonal options including lifestyle modifications, herbal supplements, mind-body techniques, and nonhormonal prescriptions. I would work and weigh the possible risks and benefits with her to find the best realistic plan for her based on the clinical findings and her individual needs.
What alternative treatments for menopausal symptoms will you discuss with Ms. Martin?
· Pharmacological therapy:

Low doses of antidepressant SSRIs for mood swings and depression (Newsome, 2016).
For vaginal dryness: Low-dose vaginal estrogen cream, tablet, or ring which are absorbed very small into the bloodstream, so the chance of health problems is much lower than with estrogen pills.
Water- or silicone-based vaginal lubricants before sex to reduce discomfort.

· Non-pharmacological therapy: exercising daily, increasing fluid intake, dinking cool drinks, avoiding spicy food, coffee and alcohol, plenty of sleep, and stress management such as relaxation, breathing techniques, yoga, and tai chi (Newsome, 2016).
Discuss the recommended screening tests, using the latest evidence based guidelines that Ms. Martin should have.
Ms. Martin’s last mammogram was 2 years ago, and last pap-smear was 5 years ago. Based on the latest evidence guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, she should have cervical cytology, mammography, diabetes, lipid profile, TSH, colonoscopy, bone mineral density and genetic testing. Also, she should be screened for nutrition, abuse/neglect, sexual practices, STD s, tuberculosis skin testing and urinary and fecal incontinence (The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist, 2017).
What health promotion, maintenance, and prevention education would be important to provide to Ms. Martin?
The importance education I would provide to Ms. Martin:

Nutrition—Eating a healthy balanced diet with adequate calcium and vitamin D help maintain to help her stay healthy and strong bones (The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist, 2017)
Exercise—regular exercise decreases bone loss and improves wellbeing. Weight-bearing exercise, such as walking, exercise band, or handheld weights can help strengthens muscles and keep bones strong. With her age, balance training such as yoga and Tai chi is highly recommended to avoid fall which may lead to broken bones.
Routine health care— includes annual physical exam, test, well women exam, dental checkups and eye exams. Routine health care visits can help detect problems early and prevent further chronic and complicated disease (ACOG, 2017).

References
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist [ACOG]. (2017). Laboratory and other tests. Retrieved from https://www.acog.org/About-ACOG/ACOG-Departments/AnnualWomens-Health-Care/Well-Woman-Recommendations/Laboratory-Testing-Ages-40-64-Years
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist [ACOG]. (2017). The menopause years. Retrieved from https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/The-Menopause-Years#hormone
 Fait, T. (2019).  Menopause hormone therapy: Latest developments and clinical practice.  Drugs in Context 1(8).  doi: 10.7573/dic.212551
Newsome, L. (2016).  Best practice for HRT: Unpicking the evidence.  British Journal of General Practice 66(653).  doi: 10.3399/bjgp16X687097
 

Suppose that a histogram of a data set is approximately symmetric and

Question 18 of 25

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Accepted characters: numbers, decimal point markers (period or comma), sign indicators (-), spaces (e.g., as thousands separator, 5 000), “E” or “e” (used in scientific notation). NOTE: For scientific notation, a period MUST be used as the decimal point marker. Complex numbers should be in the form (a + bi) where “a” and “b” need to have explicitly stated values. For example: {1+1i} is valid whereas {1+i} is not. {0+9i} is valid whereas {9i} is not. 
A popular retail store knows that the purchase amounts by its customers is a random variable that follows a normal distribution with a mean of $30 and a standard deviation of $9. 
What are the two dollar amounts, equidistant from the mean of $30, such that 98% of all customer purchases are between these values? Place your answers in the blanks provided. Do not include a dollar sign. For example, 14.25 would be a legitimate entry. 
Lower value   Upper value   

Question 19 of 25

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Accepted characters: numbers, decimal point markers (period or comma), sign indicators (-), spaces (e.g., as thousands separator, 5 000), “E” or “e” (used in scientific notation). NOTE: For scientific notation, a period MUST be used as the decimal point marker. Complex numbers should be in the form (a + bi) where “a” and “b” need to have explicitly stated values. For example: {1+1i} is valid whereas {1+i} is not. {0+9i} is valid whereas {9i} is not. 
Suppose that the average weekly earnings for employees in general automotive repair shops is $450, and that the standard deviation for the weekly earnings for such employees is $50. A sample of 100 such employees is selected at random. 
Find the probability that the mean of the sample is between $445 and $455. Place your answer, rounded to 4 decimal places, in the blank. For example, 0.2345 would be a legitimate entry.   

Question 20 of 25

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Accepted characters: numbers, decimal point markers (period or comma), sign indicators (-), spaces (e.g., as thousands separator, 5 000), “E” or “e” (used in scientific notation). NOTE: For scientific notation, a period MUST be used as the decimal point marker. Complex numbers should be in the form (a + bi) where “a” and “b” need to have explicitly stated values. For example: {1+1i} is valid whereas {1+i} is not. {0+9i} is valid whereas {9i} is not. 
Suppose that the average weekly earnings for employees in general automotive repair shops is $450, and that the standard deviation for the weekly earnings for such employees is $50. A sample of 100 such employees is selected at random. 
Find the mean of the sampling distribution of the means of average weekly earnings for samples of size 100. Place your answer in the blank. Do not include a dollar sign. For example, 123 would be a legitimate entry.  

Question 21 of 25

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Accepted characters: numbers, decimal point markers (period or comma), sign indicators (-), spaces (e.g., as thousands separator, 5 000), “E” or “e” (used in scientific notation). NOTE: For scientific notation, a period MUST be used as the decimal point marker. Complex numbers should be in the form (a + bi) where “a” and “b” need to have explicitly stated values. For example: {1+1i} is valid whereas {1+i} is not. {0+9i} is valid whereas {9i} is not. 
A popular retail store knows that the purchase amounts by its customers is a random variable that follows a normal distribution with a mean of $30 and a standard deviation of $9. 
What is the probability that a randomly selected customer will spend less than $15 at this store? Place your answer, rounded to 4 decimal places, in the blank. For example, 0.3456 would be a legitimate entry.  

Question 22 of 25

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Accepted characters: numbers, decimal point markers (period or comma), sign indicators (-), spaces (e.g., as thousands separator, 5 000), “E” or “e” (used in scientific notation). NOTE: For scientific notation, a period MUST be used as the decimal point marker. Complex numbers should be in the form (a + bi) where “a” and “b” need to have explicitly stated values. For example: {1+1i} is valid whereas {1+i} is not. {0+9i} is valid whereas {9i} is not. 
A set of final exam scores in an organic chemistry course was found to be normally distributed, with a mean of 73 and a standard deviation of 8. 
What is the probability of getting a score of 68 or less on this exam? Place your answer, rounded to 4 decimal places in the blank. For example, 0.3456 would be a legitimate entry.   

Question 23 of 25

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Accepted characters: numbers, decimal point markers (period or comma), sign indicators (-), spaces (e.g., as thousands separator, 5 000), “E” or “e” (used in scientific notation). NOTE: For scientific notation, a period MUST be used as the decimal point marker. Complex numbers should be in the form (a + bi) where “a” and “b” need to have explicitly stated values. For example: {1+1i} is valid whereas {1+i} is not. {0+9i} is valid whereas {9i} is not. 
Suppose that the average weekly earnings for employees in general automotive repair shops is $450, and that the standard deviation for the weekly earnings for such employees is $50. A sample of 100 such employees is selected at random. 
Find probability that the mean of the sample is less than $445. Place your answer, rounded to 4 decimal places, in the blank. For example, 0.2345 would be a legitimate entry.   

Magazine article on elder abuse- needs polished.

This project for this course is the creation of a magazine article on Elder Abuse….  There’s no word count or page number requirements. Just everything needs to be addressed,
From policy to culture to economics, the family structure in America and across the globe is consistently in the middle of debate and discourse. Questions are routinely asked around what family means, why the definition keeps changing, and who defines “family.” Sociologists use sociological theories and perspectives to study these questions and inform their future studies, policies, and social strategies. Studying the construct and the data picture of families can also be beneficial to both personal and professional lives, aiding individuals in group and interpersonal relationships.
In this final project, you will write an article for a parenting magazine about a familial trend affecting a population. You will base your article on the analysis of the specific trend and its influences, impacts, and presence in diverse cultures using key sociological perspectives. You will then discuss the value of sociological theories and perspectives in approaching social problems. In concluding the article, you will propose an evidence-based response for minimizing the potential negative impacts of the trend.
 
I AM ATTACHING ALL THE CRITICAL ELEMENTS AND THE MILESTONE PAPERS THAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS MAGAIZNE ATRICTLE A SUCCESS. ALL THE RESEARCH IS ALREADY DONE FOR THIS ARTICLE ALL YOU GOT TO DO IS POLISH IT UP WITH FACTS AND CRITICAL ELEMENTS  NOW INTO A MAGAZINE ARTICLE.
 
 
A. Explain the familial trend you selected and provide an overview of its specific influences on the family dynamics.
B. Provide historical context for your familial trend. How has this trend progressed historically in the United States? What used to be the norm?
II. Comparative Perspectives: In this section you will begin by looking at the familial trend on a global scale. You will then narrow your focus to the United
States, examining the influences on the trend, the impact of the trend on society, and how the trend manifests itself within diverse cultures in the
United States.
A. Select a country outside the United States and describe the norm in this country around your previously selected familial trend. ATTACHED IT WAS CHINA.
B. Compare the presence of your selected familial trend in the United States to the presence in the other country. Is this specific trend present in the other country? Substantiate your determinations with research.
1. If the trend is present, how is the presence similar to or different from how it manifests itself in the United States, and why do you think these similarities and differences exist?
2. If the trend is not present in the other country, why do you think it is not?
C. Looking at the issue inside the United States, identify the relevant social variables and disparities influencing this familial trend and explain how they influence this trend.
D. Explain how the familial trend negatively impacts modern families, providing specific examples and substantiating your response with resources.
E. Explain the influence of the familial trend on other social institutions, providing specific examples and substantiating your response with resources. For example, specifically how does the trend influence education, employment, or healthcare?
F. Compare the presence of this familial trend between cultures in the United States. Substantiate your determinations with research. How does the trend manifest itself similarly or differently in different cultures? Is the trend as present in some cultures as it is in others?
III. Sociological Analysis: You will now analyze your chosen familial trend, using the three relevant sociological perspectives: conflict perspective, functionalism perspective, and symbolic interactionism perspective.
A. Apply the conflict perspective to explain why the familial trend affects families differently. Apply this perspective specifically to your previous comparisons to explain any differences in how the trend affects cultures. If there were not any differences, use the perspective to explain generally why different families have different experiences.
B. Apply the functionalist perspective to explain the benefit of the familial trend on society. How does the familial trend influence the family dynamic and therefore positively influence other social institutions and society as a whole?
C. Apply the symbolic interactionist perspective to analyze how families define their meaning and how this definition changes. How does symbolic interactionist theory explain the ways that families define themselves and how this definition evolves?
IV. Value of Sociology
A. Identify personal and societal biases and assumptions around the familial trend. What are your personal biases and preconceived notions based on your life experiences? What are some societal biases and assumptions that the audience might have around the trend?
B. Explain to the audience how using sociological theories and perspectives to analyze the familial trend can help limit biases and challenge assumptions. Provide a specific example related to your analysis of the trend.
C. Explain to the audience the value of sociological theories and perspectives when addressing real-world familial problems. How can the use of these theories and perspectives help address familial problems faced in personal and professional lives?
V. Evidence-Based Response
A. Describe attempted responses that have been successful in addressing negative impact(s) of the specific familial trend and identify some best practices based on the successes.
B. Based on your research, propose a response to address negative impact(s) of the familial trend.
C. Explain why your proposed response is likely to be successful, substantiating your explanation with research. In other words, explain how the response takes into account your previous research of attempted responses, identified best practices, and influences and impacts of the trend.
 
 
DUE EASTERN TIME JULY 31 AT 1145 PM. 

Lgbt policy statement | Psychology homework help

 
Assessment Instructions—Must use attached template
 Questions to Consider
To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.SHOW LESS

How does the understanding of perceiving persons and attribution bias help you in your personal or professional life?
What theories could be applied to reduce prejudice, discrimination, or sexism in your professional setting?
What factors influence the link between attitudes and behavior?
Resources  APA ResourcesBecause this is a psychology course, you need to format this assessment according to APA guidelines. Additional resources about APA can be found in the Research Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom. Use the resources to guide your work as needed.

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).

Required ResourceUse this template to complete your assessment.

Assessment Instructions PreparationUse the Capella Library and the Internet to research current LGBT workplace legislation; hiring, firing, and retention, promotional opportunity, health insurance, or parenting leave. Some suggested keywords for searches include a combination of LGBT and: protection in the workplace; inclusion; self-concept; self-esteem; self-efficacy; normalization; discrimination; social support; perceived stress in sexual minorities;et cetera.The deliverable for this assessment is a research-based policy statement. Sample policy statements and templates are available on many Internet Web sites, if you wish use them as guides. Use the Policy Statement Template, linked in Resources, to complete this assessment.The purpose of a policy statement is to state acceptable methods or behaviors in an organization. Essentially, a policy states the organizational values and how those values relate to the organization’s purpose.InstructionsAssume the role in the scenario described below.ScenarioYou are a consulting organizational psychologist. You have been retained to develop a new policy for the LGBT population in your professional setting (or for a setting from your experience.)DeliverablePropose a research-based policy for one specific issue regarding the LGBT population for a setting.

For example, propose a new policy for hiring, firing, and retention, promotional opportunity, health insurance, or parenting leave.

Identify the professional setting related to your experience.
The Policy Statement should be two pages, maximum.

Brevity does not mean this assessment lacks academic rigor. Disciplined, succinct writing requires thorough knowledge of the subject and excellent writing skills.

Address each of the following elements in your policy statement, using the template provided in the Resources:
Analyze research related to concepts of self-esteem, self-concept, self-presentation, and self-efficacy for the LGBT population.
Integrate social psychology principles and research to propose an LGBT policy for a workplace.
Analyze how the proposed policy and current workplace legislation reflect social psychology principles.

How does the research-based proposed policy meet the requirements of current laws?
How do laws reflect principles of social psychology?

Evaluate the implications of a new policy for the organization and individuals.

How will this new policy be perceived by others in the organization?
How will this affect the organizational culture?
What suggestions do you have for addressing resistance or changing the culture?

Support positions with references from scholarly and professional literature.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and APA format and style.
Length: Maximum length is 2 pages. Use the Policy Statement Template to complete this assessment.
References: Include a minimum of five peer-reviewed references (in APA format). Resources and in-text citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting.

Preparation
Use the Capella Library and the Internet to research current LGBT workplace legislation; hiring, firing, and retention, promotional opportunity, health insurance, or parenting leave. Some suggested keywords for searches include a combination of LGBT and: protection in the workplace; inclusion; self-concept; self-esteem; self-efficacy; normalization; discrimination; social support; perceived stress in sexual minorities;et cetera.
The deliverable for this assessment is a research-based policy statement. Sample policy statements and templates are available on many Internet Web sites, if you wish use them as guides. Use the Policy Statement Template, linked in Resources, to complete this assessment.
The purpose of a policy statement is to state acceptable methods or behaviors in an organization. Essentially, a policy states the organizational values and how those values relate to the organization’s purpose.
Instructions
Assume the role in the scenario described below.
Scenario
You are a consulting organizational psychologist. You have been retained to develop a new policy for the LGBT population in your professional setting (or for a setting from your experience.)
Deliverable
Propose a research-based policy for one specific issue regarding the LGBT population for a setting.

For example, propose a new policy for hiring, firing, and retention, promotional opportunity, health insurance, or parenting leave.

Identify the professional setting related to your experience.
The Policy Statement should be two pages, maximum.

Brevity does not mean this assessment lacks academic rigor. Disciplined, succinct writing requires thorough knowledge of the subject and excellent writing skills.

Address each of the following elements in your policy statement, using the template provided in the Resources:

Analyze research related to concepts of self-esteem, self-concept, self-presentation, and self-efficacy for the LGBT population.
Integrate social psychology principles and research to propose an LGBT policy for a workplace.
Analyze how the proposed policy and current workplace legislation reflect social psychology principles.

How does the research-based proposed policy meet the requirements of current laws?
How do laws reflect principles of social psychology?

Evaluate the implications of a new policy for the organization and individuals.

How will this new policy be perceived by others in the organization?
How will this affect the organizational culture?
What suggestions do you have for addressing resistance or changing the culture?

Support positions with references from scholarly and professional literature.

Additional Requirements

Written communication: Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and APA format and style.
Length: Maximum length is 2 pages. Use the Policy Statement Template to complete this assessment.
References: Include a minimum of five peer-reviewed references (in APA format). Resources and in-text citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting.

Week 6: signature assignment: case study pathophysiology

 
In order to write a case study paper, you must carefully address a number of sections in a specific order with specific information contained in each. The guideline below outlines each of those sections.
Section
Information to Include
Introduction (one Subheading) (patient and problem)

Explain who the patient is (Age, gender, etc.)
Explain what the problem is (What were they diagnosed with, or what happened?)
Introduce your main argument (What should you as a nurse focus on or do?)

Pathophysiology (Next Subheading)

Explain the disease (What are the symptoms? What causes it?)

History(Third Subheading)

Explain what health problems the patient has (Have they been diagnosed with other diseases?)
Detail any and all previous treatments (Have they had any prior surgeries or are they on medication?)

Nursing Physical Assessment ( Fourth Subheading)

List all the patient’s health stats in sentences with specific numbers/levels (Blood pressure, bowel sounds, ambulation, etc.)

Related Treatments(Fifth Subheading)

Explain what treatments the patient is receiving because of their disease

Nursing Diagnosis & Patient Goal(sixth subheading)

Explain what your nursing diagnosis is (What is the main problem for this patient? What need to be addressed?)
Explain what your goal is for helping the patient recover (What do you want to change for the patient?)

 Nursing Interventions(seventh subheading)

Explain how you will accomplish your nursing goals, and support this with citations (Reference the literature)

 Evaluation( 8th subheading)

Explain how effective the nursing intervention was (What happened after your nursing intervention? Did the patient get better?)

 Recommendations/ Conclusion(last Subheading)

Explain what the patient or nurse should do in the future to continue recovery/improvement

Your paper should be 3-4 pages in length and will be graded on how well you complete each of the above sections. You will also be graded on your use of APA Style 7th Edition paper and on your application of nursing journals into the treatments and interventions. For integrating nursing journals, remember the following: 

Make sure to integrate citations into all of your paper
Support all claims of what the disease is, why it occurs and how to treat it with references to the literature on this disease
Always use citations for information that you learned from a book or article; if you do not cite it, you are telling your reader that YOU discovered that information (how to treat the disease, etc.)
At least three scholarly sources on the disease of the case study. At least 3 pages long that is not including the title page and reference page. All subheadings must be in bold. Uploaded a preview of a 7th edition title page. Thanks

Child life theory and practice assignment

Evidence Based Practice in the News
The purpose of this assignment is for you to assess meaningful data for effective evaluation of child life services, and to demonstrate the process for engaging in evidence-based practice. (CLC3a; CLC2a)

Chose an area of interest related to Child Life

Pain Management
Ethics
Professional Development
Cultural Awareness
Children with Special Needs
Child Abuse and Neglect
Mental Illness
Chronic Illness
Emergency Management
Hospital/Homebound

Determine a potential Child Life clinical practice problem.
Using the PICOT format, create a research question that is population specific, identifies a specific practice or intervention, compares this specific practice or intervention with another, states what the practice or intervention will affect, and designates a time period in which the affect will take place. “In hospitals (patient population), how does having a pet therapy program (intervention) compared with not having a pet therapy program(comparison) affect the documented pain levels (outcome) during a three-month period (time).”
Search for the best evidence available and determine the strength of the evidence using the CRAP test.
Complete a critical analysis of the evidence and develop recommendations for practice changes.
Disseminate (share) your research question, literature findings, and recommendations for practice changes in a News Report through a medium of your choice. See below for just a few multimedia options.

PowerPoint Presentation
PhotoStory3 – A free download for Windows computers, this program provides an easy way to create and edit videos.
ComicLife – With this program, you can share your recommendations through your own comics. This program works on all platforms and is relatively inexpensive. For a quick project, a 30 day free trial is available.
StoryBird – Another free, web-based application, StoryBird allows you to read, write, and collaborate on digital picture books. Thousands of illustrations have been contributed to this online community, and all authors can integrate them into their written pieces.
Digital Vaults – This new tool from the National Archives allows you to create your own accounts and then build a story using digital resources directly from the National Archives. The movie making tool includes soundtrack options as well as basic editing functions. With a free login account, you can save your work, and completed projects can be emailed or shared via hyper link.
VoiceThread is a great Web-based digital storytelling program that enables users to upload pictures or documents, record accompanying audio (or video) commentary, and invite others to record commentary as well. Its simple combination of visual and recorded media is perfect for creating multimedia presentations in a relatively short time frame using simple tools.

You may submit two separate files if you choose, one essay that includes all of the assignment components (with references) and a second file with just the news report/presentation. Be sure all steps of the assignment are followed.
How do I upload an assignment to Kaltura? (multimedia files only)
 

Discuss the variables found in the research that have been found to correlate with an increased risk for suicidal ideation, attempts and completion. What types of psychopathology have been associated with an increased risk for suicide? Why might that be the case?

Answers must be paraphrased (restated in your own words with no quoting permitted), properly APA format source credited – including within-answer citations and a list of references included at the end of each answer – and at least 600 words each, not counting source citations and references. Answers should be succinct, thorough, articulated in well-organized paragraphs (lists, sentence fragments and bulleted items are not permitted), and more substantive than just definitions of terms, procedures, or issues. 
To complete this exam, save a copy of the attached file on your hard drive, construct your answers below each question on a separate page per question, attach a cover page to the front and a reference list to the end (references must also be placed at the end of each question for which they were used) and upload it under the Midterm Exam assignment tab.
Questions:
1. Psychological abnormality may include concerns with concepts such as deviance, distress, dysfunction, and danger. First, briefly explain what each term means from your perspective in the context of psychopathology. Then, for each term, provide a specific example of when it (e.g., distress) would be considered “normal” and, separately, an example of when it would be considered “abnormal.” Finally, explain why it is important to understand this distinction.
2. Your nephew is taking Intro to Psych as a high school senior and is confused about which of the theoretical models is “best” at explaining abnormality. Describe for him, in no more than 100 words per model and using terms he (as a layperson) can understand, at least three models of abnormality. Then, briefly answer his question – which model do you think is best and why? Be sure to support your answer with reference material.
3. Answer both parts of this question. Imagine you are an intake clinician at a community mental health clinic:a. If you had 30 minutes to conduct a preliminary clinical interview, what information would you be sure to try to get, and why? Be sure to support your answer using the reading materials in the course.b. You’ve been tasked to give a lecture to new clients explaining the format and major characteristics of DSM-5. What are the main points you want to be sure to cover
4. For EACH of the following disorders, characterize three specific factors you believe are most important for a basic understanding of them. Be sure to justify your choices using only about 100-150 words for each:1. GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder2. PanicDisorder3. ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder 4. Post-TraumaticStressDisorder 5. SomaticSymptomDisorder6. MajorDepressiveDisorder7. BipolarDisorde
5. Discuss the variables found in the research that have been found to correlate with an increased risk for suicidal ideation, attempts and completion. What types of psychopathology have been associated with an increased risk for suicide? Why might that be the case?

Financial institution management | Business & Finance homework help

Obtain the annual report of a commercial bank. The annual report will allow you to relate the theory that you have learned to the particular financial institution of concern. Also, obtain a prospectus of a specific mutual fund that interests you. 
ScenArio:
You are a successful business analyst and are looking to invest in either a commercial bank or mutual fund. You have identified the following questions that need to be answered in order for you to proceed with your investment. Explain which one – commercial bank or mutual fund – you will invest your money in.  If you invest in both, explain why.  Your analysis and conclusion must be based on the answers to the questions listed below. 
Commercial Bank:
Commercial Bank Operations: 

Identify the types of deposits that the Commercial Bank uses to obtain most of its funds
(looking for main sources of funds by the bank)
Identify the main uses of funds by the bank
Summarize any statements made by the bank in its annual report about how recent regulations will affect its performance.
Does it appear that the bank is attempting to enter the securities industry by offering securities services?  If so, explain how.
Does it appear that the bank is attempting to enter the insurance industry by offering insurance services?  If so, explain how.

Commercial Bank Management: 

Assess the bank’s balance sheet as well as any comments in its annual report about the gap between its rate sensitive assets and its rate sensitive liabilities.  Does it appear that the bank has a positive gap or a negative gap?
Does the bank use any methods to reduce its gap and therefore reduce its exposure to interest rate risk?
Summarize any statements made by the bank in its annual report about how it attempts to limit its exposure to credit risk on the loans it provides.

Commercial Bank Performance:

Determine the bank’s net interest margin.
Determine the bank’s return on assets
Determine the bank’s return on equity

Mutual Funds: 

What is the investment objective of the Mutual Fund?  Do you consider this mutual fund to have low risk, moderate risk, or high risk?
What was the return on the mutual fund last year?  What was the average annual return over the last three years?
What is a key economic factor that influences the return on this mutual fund?  (is it influenced by US stock market conditions?, by interest rates?, foreign market conditions?, foreign interest rates?)
Must any fees be paid when buying or selling this mutual fund?
What was the expense for this mutual fund over the last year?  Does this ratio seem high to you?

Summary/Conclusion

Based on the information and data collected, detail whether you invested the money in a commercial bank or mutual fund.  If you invested in both, explain why.  Your analysis must reference the questions above.

Your paper should be 7-10 pages, double-spaced, including references  (each section is worth 20 points for a total of 100 points for the project).

Assessment: minimizing social influence in political debates

  
Assessment Instructions—Must use attached template for the assessment
Preparation
Use the Capella Library and the Internet to research theories of social psychology and strategies for minimizing social influence in political debates. Some suggestions for keyword searches include (but are not limited to): debate format analysis; moderator influence; the impact of social and mainstream media; self-presentation and visual influence; minimizing bias; presentation style, and voter perception.
The authentic deliverable for this assessment is a proposal with an executive summary. There are many resources on the Internet and free templates or examples, if you choose to use one as a guide for completing this assessment. This assessment is also an exercise in disciplined professional writing. Carefully parsing down information to maximize conveyance of knowledge with the minimum of space is as rigorous as writing an academic paper.
Instructions
Assume the role described in the following scenario as you complete this assessment.
Scenario
You are a political consultant to a “better government” citizen group, such as the League of Women Voters. You have been hired to develop guidelines for holding neutral and fair public town hall–style debates, covered by social and mainstream media, to ensure that the voters make up their own minds as free of social influence as possible.
Deliverable
Develop a proposal of research-based guidelines for neutral and fair public debates and media coverage. The first part of the proposal is an executive summary, which should be about one page in length.
The Executive Summary
Writing must be succinct, clear, and comprehensible to a layperson. The purpose of the executive summary is to:
· Provide a concise analysis of the problem.
· Explain the rationale.
· Report the main conclusions.
The first two subheadings constitute the executive summary portion of your proposal:
Analysis of the Issue: Social Influence and Politics
· Analyze how social psychology theory can be applied to identify and reduce sources of social influence in a debate setting.
o Write an introductory paragraph or two.
Analysis of the Issue: Perception and Bias
· Assess how social context (relationships, groups, and culture) influences perception and behavior in a debate setting.
o Write an explanatory paragraph or two.
Proposed Guidelines
· Write research-based guidelines for fair public debates and media coverage.
o Use subheadings to organize content.
o Use bullet points and phrases for main points, in addition to short, succinct paragraphs.
o Include a visual, such as a graph, table, or chart to succinctly convey information, if you choose.
Guidelines for Fair Public Debate
· Integrate principles of social psychology and research to develop guidelines for fair public debate.
o Consider the following guiding questions as you develop the guidelines.
o How does the format affect voter perception?
o How can a moderator influence voter perception?
o How can social and mainstream media be managed in a debate for balance?
o Consider the implications of visuals and voter perception.
o What participant behaviors would you prohibit?
o How do you propose to manage the behavior of the audience?
References
· Support positions with references from scholarly and professional literature.
o Support each guideline with at least one reference using APA format and style.
Additional Requirements
· Length: Maximum length is 3–4 pages.
· References: Your references may include both scholarly literature and practitioner sources. Support each guideline with at least one current reference.
· Written communication: Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and APA format and style.

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In this discussion, you will examine practical applications of hypothesis testing. Make sure to read the chapter on hypothesis testing before posting. Without understanding the methodology and how to write the null hypothesis and the alternative hypothesis, you will not be able to complete this Discussion.
Successful management is about making decisions to bring about desired change. A manager who has a specific objective will execute an action, hoping that the result will be the achievement of that objective. However, due to the multitude of factors that are in play in any real-life situation, it is difficult to tell if the desired outcome has been achieved or if the new numbers are only due to randomness.
For example, a sales manager implements a bonus system and sees the sales figures go up by 3% in the next month. She claims success, but was this really due to the bonus system or could the increase be the result of random fluctuations, something that would have happened anyway? Can the manager confidently claim that there has been a significant change, something that could not be the result of random fluctuations?
Another example may be where HR is worried there may be a difference between the salaries of men versus women that may need to be corrected. Is the difference between average salaries of the two genders significant, or could it be due to coincidence? Can someone claim there is discrimination at work?
Hypothesis testing settles such questions by analyzing statistical data and is key to managing intelligently. Without these answers, you cannot be sure if the actions you are taking are working out or whether things really are the way you think they are. If you do not know these, how can you know what to do?
For this discussion, describe a key question or claim that may drive important actions from your work, as in the examples above. Follow the template below and answer all questions (using the template below is part of the requirements- you will lose points if you don’t follow the template and skip portions of what is being asked):

Describe the key question: What is the key question/claim that needs to be settled? What are the actions being considered based on the possible answers? (For example, the question for the sales manager is whether the bonus system is effective, and the actions are whether to continue the bonus system or not. HR’s question is whether there is discrimination and the action will be adjusting salaries or not.) Without hypothesis testing, how is management deciding on the answer to the question?
What is the variable? How would you set up the hypothesis test? First, pick an appropriate variable to measure the element in question (Note that this must be specific and measurable (countable)). Then, state what the null and alternative hypotheses would be and what kind of a test you would use.
Describe the data you would use: What do you need and where would it come from? Does it need to be collected or does it already exist?
How would you explain to management the significance of this test? How would you convince them that using this is necessary? What would be the drawback of not using a hypothesis test in this situation?