November 2017 – Page 18 – Precision Essays

November 18, 2017

Sociology Short Answer Questions

ead chapter 7-10 answer the following questions.

What Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Co-insurance is – how they benefit all involved etc…negatives if any…
What “community rating” and “actuarial risk rating” is
What Medicaid and Medicare are and what their differences are.
Why the pharmaceutical companies have become so profitable in the last twenty or so years
Myths surrounding why the cost of healthcare is rising in the United States. And the two more likely reasons based on research (according to the text)
What an Almshouse is and what a Volunteer hospital is. Why Volunteer hospitals first started.
In modern hospitals patients are being treated “less like humans and more like number” because of several factors. What are those factors?
What “commodification” is and how it relates to health care today in America.
What Hospice is. What Hospice’s early philosophies were.
Accomplishments and barriers in regards to patient safety as discussed in the article “Five years after To Err Is Human: What have we learned?” by Leape, L and Berwick, DM.
The idea about bad systems being more related to error than individual actions. Ideas surrounding malpractice liability and the inhibition it has on patient safety research.
Differences between med model vs. Soc model in relationship to disability

November 18, 2017

How would you advise a person to succeed in accomplishing personal, career, or learning goals based on what you’ve learned about attention, spaced repetition, and habit formation?

How would you advise a person to succeed in accomplishing personal, career, or learning goals based on what you’ve learned about attention, spaced repetition, and habit formation? Based on the information presented on selective attention, spaced repetition, and habit formation (located in chapters 4-7 of the webtext), summarize each concept and identify one principle of success for each concept related to accomplishing learning, career, or personal goals. In addition, explain how you have experienced each of these principles working in your life or how you plan to apply them to meeting your own personal or career goals.
Milestone 2 should be two to four (2-4) pages in length and should include the following:
1. One principle of success related to the concept of selective attention.
a. State one principle of success related to selective attention in one sentence.
b. Summarize the concept of selective attention and explain its relationship to learning. – One paragraph of 3-5 sentences
c. Explain how you have personally seen this principle of success work in your own learning or how you plan to put it into action in accomplishing your future learning goals. – One paragraph of 3-5 sentences
2. One principle of success related to the concept of spaced repetition (or the spacing effect).
a. State one principle of success related to spaced repetition in one sentence.
b. Summarize the concept of spaced repetition and explain its relationship to learning. – One paragraph of 3-5 sentences
c. Explain how you have personally seen this principle of success work in your own learning or how you plan to put it into action in accomplishing your future learning goals. – One paragraph of 3-5 sentences
3. One principle of success related to the concept of habit formation.
a. State one principle of success related to habit formation in one sentence.
b. Summarize the concept of habit formation and explain its significance for meeting goals. – One paragraph of 3-5 sentences
c. Explain how you have personally seen this principle of success work in meeting your own goals or how you plan to put it into action. – One paragraph of 3-5 sentences
4. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
a. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length. [Use writing templates in the webtext to make your cover page according to APA style guidelines.]
c. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length. [Use writing templates in the webtext to make your in-text citations and automatically create your reference page according to APA style guidelines.]

November 18, 2017

Assignment 2: LASA 1—The Time Value of Money

By the due date assigned submit a 4-5 page report based on the following problem:
Mary has been working for a university for almost 25 years and is now approaching retirement. She wants to address several financial issues before her retirement and has asked you to help her resolve the situations below. Her assignment to you is to provide a 4-5 page report, addressing each of the following issues separately. You are to show all your calculations and provide a detailed explanation for each issue.
Issue A:
For the last 19 years, Mary has been depositing $500 in her savings account , which has earned 5% per year, compounded annually and is expected to continue paying that amount. Mary will make one more $500 deposit one year from today. If Mary closes the account right after she makes the last deposit, how much will this account be worth at that time?
Issue B:
Mary has been working at the university for 25 years, with an excellent record of service. As a result, the board wants to reward her with a bonus to her retirement package. They are offering her $75,000 a year for 20 years, starting one year from her retirement date and each year for 19 years after that date. Mary would prefer a one-time payment the day after she retires. What would this amount be if the appropriate interest rate is 7%?
Issue C:
Mary’s replacement is unexpectedly hired away by another school, and Mary is asked to stay in her position for another three years. The board assumes the bonus should stay the same, but Mary knows the present value of her bonus will change. What would be the present value of her deferred annuity?
Issue D:
Mary wants to help pay for her granddaughter Beth’s education. She has decided to pay for half of the tuition costs at State University, which are now $11,000 per year. Tuition is expected to increase at a rate of 7% per year into the foreseeable future. Beth just had her 12th birthday. Beth plans to start college on her 18th birthday and finish in four years. Mary will make a deposit today and continue making deposits each year until Beth starts college. The account will earn 4% interest, compounded annually. How much must Mary’s deposits be each year in order to pay half of Beth’s tuition at the beginning of each school each year?
Turn in your completed work to the Submissions Area through the end of the module.
Assignment 2 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsCalculated the compounded interest over 20 years and evaluated the value of the savings account upon closing. (CO 1)32Calculated the bonus payout over 20 years vs. a one time payout with interest and distinguished which bonus option would be better for the client. (CO 1)32Calculated the present value of the bonus and analyzed the difference in bonus for the client. (CO 2)32Analyzed the tuition costs for the client and determined what the future costs will be and determined how these funds can be accumulated over time. (CO 4)60Written Components: Organization, usage and mechanics, APA elements, style44Total:200
Due DateNov 29, 2017 11:59 PM

November 18, 2017

Religion in Sixteenth- and Seventeenth-Century European Art- Architecture and Design

Religion in Sixteenth- and Seventeenth-Century European Art Whether artists were working under the patronage of a Catholic Pope, endorsing a Counter-Reformation agenda, or producing art influenced by the Protestant Reformation, religion had an undeniable impact on the creation of art in the High Renaissance and Baroque periods in Europe. Carefully examine the following works, and read about each one in your textbook, course and video lectures, and through reliable internet resources:
•Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel Ceiling, 1508-12
•Grünewald, Isenheim Altarpiece, 1510-15
•Durer, Four Apostles, 1526
•Caravaggio, The Calling of St. Matthew, 1599-1600
•Rubens, The Raising of the Cross, 1610-11
In an essay of 5-7 well-developed paragraphs, address each of the following questions, making specific references to the five paintings listed above:
1.How does each painting reflect the religious context in which it was created? What is the religious context or influence apparent in each painting?
2.What additional historical events may have influenced the creation of each painting?
3.What, if any, was the influence of the patron of each painting?
4.Explain how the style and specific visual characteristics of each painting contributed to or reflected its overall religious context or meaning, especially for contemporary audiences.
Include specific details about the visual characteristics and content of each painting in your response.
Provide proper citations for any information from outside sources included in your essay.

November 18, 2017

Group Behavior Case Study Essay

Group Behavior Case Study

You learned that group behavior can influence human behavior and society as a whole. You will now have an opportunity to apply your understanding of the dimensions and theoretical perspectives that influence human behavior and identify services that promote healthy functioning. In this assignment, you will generate a case study on group behavior that resulted in a negative outcome. You will then create a report applying two behavioral theories and provide recommendations for effective behavioral strategies or other services.
Tasks:
In an 8- to 10-page paper:

Describe a case example of group behavior that resulted in a negative outcome (for example, hazing or bullying) in a community or social service setting. Explain the rationale for selecting this group and setting.
Identify a minimum of two behavior models and theories that apply to the example and highlight the manner in which the setting influences the behavioral outcomes. Justify your chosen models and theories.
Recommend specific effective behavioral strategies and services that can improve healthy functioning of the group.

Submission Details:

By the due date assigned, prepare an 8- to 10-page analysis paper. Your response should rely upon at least three sources from professional literature. This may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Save your paper in a Microsoft Word document with the name M5_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc, and upload it to the Submissions Area.

This RA 2 is worth 300 points and will be graded according to the following rubric.

November 18, 2017

Aspects of a Character Theatre Questions

Respond to the questions and prompts, below.
Academic Integrity: Answers must be of your own work, thinking, and writing.
Quality of Answers: Your answers should be complete, accurate, clearly written and presented, and concise. In this assignment, you do not have to use complete sentences.
Length of Answers: Your answers must be between 350 and 500 words, not including the words in the questions or prompts.
Presentation: Use 1-inch margins on all four sides of the page, black ink and one of the following fonts: Time New Roman, Arial, or Cambria. Use font sizes 11 or 12. Use double spacing.
Assessment: To gain points for this assignment, you must first ensure that you follow all instructions. Failure to do so will result in zero points. Once you have ensured that you have followed all instructions, you can then begin to earn points according to the assignment rubric.
Note: This assignment is due by the beginning of the f2f class session on Thursday, November 30.
Part One
Imagine a character and then describe fully each of the following aspects of that character. Answers need to be full. That means, your answers should reflect that you have have thought in specific, detailed terms about the character and that you have put in considerble time and effort into describing him or her. This is especially true for numbers 1, 3, 8, 9, and 10.

Physical Characteristics
Vocal Characteristics
Age
Occupation
Religious Affiliation
Race
Place of Origin
Psychological Factors
What bothers this person
What is this character passionate about?

Part Two
Now, for the next part of the assignment, considering the character and the situation in which you have placed her or him and describe what you envision that person to be wearing:

Shoes and socks
Tops
Bottoms
Outerwear
Accessories (jewelry, belts, suspenders, ties, purses, etc.)
Hair
Makeup
Undergarments (if seen or if they affect shape or posture)

Part Three
Finally, from the list in the second part, above, choose four and find at least one image for each. Include each image on a new page in your assignment and describe briefly how the image you chose reflects specific aspects of the character.

To submit this assignment:
1. Follow all instructions carefully.
2. Copy the questions into a Microsoft Word document.
3. Read the rubric for this assignment to understand how you will be assessed, remembering that, at a minimum, you must follow all instructions to gain any points.
4. Answer the questions.
5. Upload that document to this assignment by clicking on the submit button to the right.

SCORING CRITERIA (total is 30 point)
15point—Answers demonstrate student learning of concepts and depth of thought.
15point—Answers demonstrate clear and careful written expression, including correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

November 18, 2017

The health care beliefs of the Baltic and Brazilian heritage

1. Mention and discuss the health care beliefs of the Baltic and Brazilian heritage. 2. Discuss and give at least 2 examples of the care beliefs of these two culture. As always present your assignment in an APA format 12 Arial font word document attached to the threat in the discussion question tab of the blackboard under week 12 discussion questions. A minimum of 2 evidence based references no older than 5 years are required and 2 replies to any of your peers sustained with the proper references. A minimum of 500 words without count the first and last page are required

November 18, 2017

Crime Prevention And Control Criminal Justice Essay

Choose a topic related to current topics in crime prevention and control..   State the current problem   clearly in a detailed format and explain whether   the theory   is a   crime prevention or a crime control   pro blem..   Topics can include,, but are in no way limited to::
– The death penalty or three – strikes as a deterrent to crime
– Rehabilitation programs   –   do they work??
– Plea bargains   –   helpful or hindrance to society and the criminal justice system??
– Gun control
– The “ww ar”” on drugs
– Sexual offender registration
The paper should include current and past attempts in quelling the problem,, what has worked and   has not..   Include statistical data in addition to papers//aarticles that support your stance..   Also include   the   opposition’s arguments with supporting articles..   Be sure to incorporate your original ideas for   solutions to   the problem you are discussing and what resources are needed to “ssolve”” the problem..

November 18, 2017

Emerging Issues In Healthcare Essay

For this final assignment, research a variety of integral concepts impacting the health care sector. Specifically, identify, explain, and discuss the following: A key legal or ethical issue affecting health care A key advancement in research or technology affecting health care An examples of the evolution and development of patient care and service delivery models Key efforts and protocols for ensuring compliance of health care organization in a changing regulatory and economic health care environment Once you have pinpointed at least 5 key elements as outlined herein, apply these varied elements to support your argument on the ultimate impact of each, individually and collectively, on health care organizations. Support your assertions with sound research and tangible examples and at least 4 academic or professional peer-reviewed sources published within the past 5 years.