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  • “Exploring Motivation Through Ten Scenarios” “Uncovering the Driving Forces: A Study of Motivation Through Ten Scenarios”

    Signature Assignment: respond to ten scenarios
     
    Design an explanation for what motivates Alexis Dixon to struggle to be “normal like everyone else.”
    Compose a paragraph to explain how both Rebecca and Cheryl Hines are “both risk-takers.” 
    Create a list of reasons that LaSonya Moore did not allow the acceptance or rejection of her ethnic identity to influence her beliefs about learning and school.
    Plan how you would explain to a high school class how Nicholas Formato (aka Nick Holes) is the personification of integrated task orientation. You will need to explain what that means as well.
    Combine Principle #36 – “Past performance guides future motivation” with the story of Nick Lowery found in our textbook.
    Formulate a theory of Jessi Colter’s possible egoistic or altruistic motives.
    Invent a description of how Alec Torelli is the type of person described by the “broken and build” view of motivation.
    Hypothesize how Darren Soto became a motivational leader.
    Examine Robert Knowling, Jr.’s example of how core values, candid communication, and organizational alignment contributed to his work motivation.
    Write a paragraph using Amanda Boxtel as an example of an evolution of someone’s behavior that occurred through belief change.

  • Title: The Relationship between Drug Use and Criminal Behavior: A Quantitative Analysis Using Inferential Statistics

    Use Crimjust.sav file for SPSS to develop a short research paper that utilizes the concepts presented in this course. Keep your paper simple, and use only one statistical test. To accomplish this, complete the following:
    Write 1 paragraph that introduces your research question, data set, and scenario.
    Create 1 quantitative research question and its associated hypotheses. Your research question should use inferential statistics.
    Write a 1-paragraph explanation of the methods that are used to answer your research question. Your explanation should provide the type of test that you are conducting, why this test is appropriate to answer your research question, and what assumptions you have made about your data set (e.g., parametric versus nonparametric, normality, outliers, and so on).
    Write 1 paragraph that provides your calculated descriiptive statistics (e.g., measure of center, measure of spread) about your variable(s) or group(s).
    Use SPSS to complete the analyses that you described in the methods paragraph. In multiple paragraphs, write the results from your analyses using proper APA formatting. Include all of the key tables and plots that are required to answer your research question. Properly label each graph and table, and reference each item within your text.
    Write 1 paragraph to explain how your results answer your questions.
    Include in your paper a title page, abstract, conclusion, and references.
    Submit your Word document, data file, and SPSS output file.
    Everything must be in proper APA format and please include instruction on how you obtained the results in SPSS so it can be recreated.

  • “The Power of Contingency Management: Examining its Strengths in Treating Substance Abuse” Contingency management (CM) is a behavioral therapy approach that utilizes positive reinforcement to encourage and reinforce desired behaviors, such as abstinence from substance use

    In this assignment, you will reflect on the strengths of contingency management in helping substance abuse clients, as discussed in Chapter 6 of your textbook.
    Write a two-page (minimum) essay in which you discuss which of the strengths you think is most significant. You must defend your choice with a well-reasoned justification

  • Differentials Table and Treatment Plan for Mildred: A Case of Fatigue and Difficulty Sleeping

    Use the following case study.
    Complete the corresponding “Differentials Table” to align your clinical reasoning – include 5 differentials (excluding the example provided).
    In SOAP format, discuss what questions you would ask the patient (Review of Systems), what physical exam elements you would include, what further testing you would want to have performed (if any), differential and working diagnosis, treatment plan, including the addition of complementary and OTC therapy, referrals and other team members needed to complete patient care.
    CASE STUDY: Mildred is a 45-year-old married female with three children. She presents to the clinic with complaints of fatigue and difficulty sleeping. She states she wants to get a good night’s sleep and is requesting a prescription to help her sleep. Mildred tells you she is awake off and on during the night, frequently thinking about her husband’s recent layoff from construction work and the effect this is having on the family. She lies down often during the day and has been so fatigued that she took some time off from work during the last two weeks. She is tearful at times during the visit and looks sad and anxious. On further discussion, she says she feels overwhelmed, helpless, and anxious. She tells you about an episode where she felt her heart beating rapidly, had difficulty catching her breath, felt she was going to have a heart attack, and became frightened until her husband was able to help calm her down. She is not eating as much as usual, and when she reads the newspaper, she does not remember what she has read.
    DIFFERENTIALS TABLE: Differential
    Signs/Symptoms
    Gold Standard Diagnostics
    Gold Standard Treatment
    Ex: PTSD
    Flashbacks, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, avoidance of reminders of trauma, agoraphobia, sleep disturbance and hypervigilance, feelings of detachment.
    Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5)
    First-line treatment with a trauma-focused psychotherapy such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). In individuals with comorbid disorders (ex., depression, psychosis) that affect the person’s ability to work in trauma-focused therapy (ex., concentration, motivation), treat with pharmacologic management; SSRI first line such as sertraline or paroxetine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

  • “Exploring Historical Roots and Alternative Perspectives: Understanding the Impact of Context, Bias, and Narratives on History and Current Events”

    Overview
    Over the past few weeks, you have examined how context, perspective, and bias impact what we know about history and how we talk about it. You also started to make connections between your research question, historical event, and current event. In this activity, you will build upon that work to consider the historical roots of your current event and what the narratives would be like if told from a different perspective.
    Prompt
    Use the provided Module Five Activity Template: Historical Interpretations Word Document to complete this activity. First, you will reflect on the process of researching the subject of your historical research question and its connection to your current event. You will then consider the impact of bias on our existing knowledge. Finally, you will address how the narratives about your historical and current events would change if told from alternative viewpoints.
    Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
    Describe how exploring your research question improved your understanding of the historical roots of your current event.
    How did learning more about the subject of your research question help you identify events from the past that contributed or led up to your current event?
    Explain how biased perspectives influence what is known about both your historical and current events.
    Support your points with relevant course resources.
    Propose how the narrative about your historical event might change if it were told from a missing perspective.
    Refer to the missing perspective you identified in this week’s discussion. How might this point of view change the story about your historical event? For example, would the narrative focus on different details, or would those details be interpreted differently?
    Propose how the narrative about your current event might change if it were told from a missing perspective.
    Expand on the missing perspective from criteria three and apply it to your current event. How might your current event be understood differently by examining it from that perspective?
    What to Submit
    Submit the Module Five Activity Template: Historical Interpretations.  Sources should be cited according to APA style. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.

  • The Impact of Interlocking Systems on Personal Development: A Reflection on an Interview with a Young Adult The Impact of Personal Experience on Development: A Case Study of Rebelliousness and Resilience in Adulthood

    During the first half of this term, we explored several essential social work and social theory concepts, including Urie Bronfenbrenner’s ecological perspective, life course theory, and Erik Erikson’s eight stages of psychosocial development. This course aims to cover human development across the lifespan while emphasizing the interaction between individuals and their social environments.
    Step 1: Following the interview, write down your immediate impressions of the process. What were your feelings while conducting the interview? How did you react to the interviewee’s perspective on themselves and the world? Has this interview changed your perspective on this individual? Explore your feelings and thoughts before, during, and after the interview. Note any changes in your plans, goals, concerns, etc., from what you wrote before the interview and explain what accounts for these changes.
    During the interview, i felt that the it was a little formal as i focused basically on the list of questions provided.
    Interview process
    too formal
    Was expecting him to share different hardships 
    Interviewee was shy in the beginning, but warmed up later on
    beginning: talked in third person or in general
    by the middle: talk about himself
    my feelings: nervous, keep it professional, stick to questions
    asked some follow-up questions in the middle of the interview
    react to the interviewee’s perspective
    had pity on him
    Step 2: Summarize how all the interlocking systems have shaped and influenced who this person is today. Reflect on what you have learned from listening to this individual and whether it has changed your perspective on other people. Finally, note if you have noticed any biases emerging while conducting this process.
    What did you find most challenging during your teenage years?
    Dealing with sexual drive and being lonely about it, and dealing with the fact that it is not allowed. I had ADHD and was a kid full of energy. It bothered me that I didn’t have control over it. I was very chilled about it and that why i couldn’t control myself and this very hard to deal with. Also because it was over a very long period. 
    What is your vision for your life as you enter adulthood?
    Work on the weaknesses that I attribute to the environment I grew up in, build my family, be there for my wife and kids, and be a good Jew. I still help a lot my mother with technical and money and with whatever i can.
    How do you see marriage in the context of your life?
    Marriage is technical. It does keep me in place. I love my wife, she helps me a lot, and i help her a lot. I do not 
    How do you view yourself compared to your family of origin?
    I am a part of them. Both for the good things and the bad things. And i keep on realizing this more and more as I progress into life. I am very tense and very wild and a lot of times cant control myself
    What influence do you feel your environment has had on your development?
    Another challenge was how my father was. He was very strict and was expecting a lot from us. He would demand that we follow Halachos, and we always had to sit by the dinner table and learn. He was also very demanding that we follow his rules, and when we were done doing what he told us, he would expect us to come back to see if he would want us to do something else. The discipline at home was much worse then in the classroom in school. He clearly didnt mean his own ego, he just wanted to us to conduct according to Halacha at age 6, the same as a 40 year old. He used to give us jobs. And this bothered me the most. He used to hold us accountable why we wouldnt always be ready form him. This was from age 6-7The financial situation was very stressful. But he never wanted us to feel it. There was always food and clothes but I think that this was a very big part on why he became that way. I still remember him from when I was 5 years old and he was a lot of fun. He used to take us to the park and play, but it all stopped around when i was 7-8. I think that by not being allowed a lot of usual things in those stages, it caused me to be rebellious to some extent and to learn how to figure out how to get my way without being given a chance the normal way. I also, as a result, am much more lose to my kids and surroundings. But also very tense at times, something i hope to get better with
    What has been your most significant relationship so far in life?
    While i dont really have a close relationhip, I do remember as a child having a good neighbor which we felt for each other and we used to play and learn a lot and we were close friends on personal levels. 
    Is there any event that has had a significant impact on who you are today?
    How do you feel that culture, in general, is influencing you as an individual?
    I am a wild person and very active. This brings me to feel at times that i overdue it by the way i conduct myself which isnt aligned with the culture i am at. I do have the tendency of doing whatever i feel is right and not per the cultural norms. I wouldnt obey by all the rules, and i can even understand that it is not good to be this way, however coming from where i come, i have the urge to let lose. 
    What was something in your life that you found particularly challenging, and how did you overcome those challenges?
    Leaving to Israel to learn. Losing friends. Being away from home was very hard. Was the first time i cried. Was very hard. I felt I lost my family. Was very emotional about it. Though i functioned normally. I shared a lot with my mother, and she taught me to do self-talk. Something I still do today whenever I have hardships.   
    Were those challenges worth it?
    Was surely worth it. I will even advocate for sending kids away. It builds a lot the person. And the self talk i developed, is something priceless. 
    What were some elements of risk you have experienced in life?
    Becoming a rebbi at age 19, becoming head counselor at age 22 for 650 kids. Having to figure out what to do and how to do it is very hard. Coming up with new ideas is very hard and a very big risk. 
    Can you identify resources or resilience that have helped you overcome risk factors?
    I do have a lot of energy, and I am aware of my talents and flaws. It might be that it also comes from the perspective that I dont want to be a loser. And want to achieve in life as oppose to my fathers situation. I also have family geans that helps me be energized and active 
    How do you see the impact of religion, culture, family, friends, and organizational systems on who you are today?
    No doubt about religion, but I understand the challenges. There are elements of the culture that I despise. I am anti-extreme. My father was that way, and i can’t take it. Extremism did not do good for me and I hate it. I pick and choose and filter through what i understand is good and is important versus elements that are just extreme.
    Step 3: Investigate the literature on the theories we’ve covered in class and consider whether your subject aligns with or deviates from what would be expected developmentally and why that may be the case. Using citations from literature, bring the theories to life by exploring the topic through the lens of your subject.
    Your paper should not be a verbatim transcript of the interviews but rather an opportunity to process the course material by conceptualizing different systems that we have studied throughout the semester through the lens of another person.

  • “Exploring Key Themes and Concepts in Assigned Readings” Title: Exploring Key Themes and Concepts in Assigned Readings Summary: In the assigned readings, “The Rise of the West” by William H. McNeill and “The Clash of

    You will provide a single-spaced TYPED (12 Times New Roman font) SUMMARY of the readings you are assigned.  Next, write down no less than 4 Key Terms that you find to be of interest.  Please provide each key term’s source, page number, and DEFINITION.  Finally, develop no less than 5 questions from the readings. Questions should comprise in-depth attempts of trying to better understand the material you are responsible for.   

  • Exploring Pricing and Retail Strategies through Retail Field Trip. Introduction: Pricing and retail strategies are crucial elements in the marketing mix that directly influence consumer behavior. These strategies determine the perceived value and affordability of products, which in turn, impact purchase decisions

    The use of ChatGPT or other AI is not permitted on this assignment. Exploring Pricing and Retail Strategies through Retail Field Trip
    Objective: The objective of this assignment is to provide students with hands-on experience in understanding pricing and retail strategies employed by brick-and-mortar retail businesses. By visiting physical stores, students will observe product pricing, take selfies with selected products, and analyze the pricing and retail methods used. This assignment aims to enhance students’ understanding of the interplay between pricing decisions, retail strategies, and consumers’ perceptions of value.
    Overview of the Assignment
    Store Selection: You will choose two physical (brick-and-mortar) retail stores of your preference. These stores should vary in nature, for example, you could select a grocery store, a fashion boutique, or a convenience store. Product Selection: For each of your store visits, you need to pick two different products from different product categories.
    In-Store Visit and Selfies: You must physically visit the chosen stores and take selfies with the products you’ve selected. In these selfies, try to capture the product’s price tag or display for reference.
    Pricing Strategy Analysis: Your analysis will cover several aspects, including:
    Pricing Strategies: Examine the pricing strategies used for each of your selected products. Take into account factors like cost-based pricing, value-based pricing, psychological pricing (e.g., charm pricing, prestige pricing), promotional pricing (e.g., discounts, sales), competitor-based pricing, and dynamic pricing (if applicable).
    Price-Quality Perception: Evaluate how the pricing strategy aligns with the perceived quality and value of the product to consumers. Consider whether the pricing strategy creates the impression of luxury, affordability, or uniqueness.)
    Retail Strategy Analysis: Your analysis of the retail stores should encompass:
    Store Layout and Visual Merchandising: Assess the layout, organization, and visual merchandising techniques used in the stores. Reflect on how these aspects influence the customer experience and purchase decisions.
    Customer Service: Evaluate what customer service is offered (if any). Why do you think they’ve chosen this level of customer service? How does this impact the overall shopping experience?
    Questions for Submission:
    Introduction: Begin your report with a brief introduction to the assignment. Explain the significance of pricing and retail strategies in marketing and how they influence consumer behavior.
    Store and Product Descriptions:
    For each store: Describe the store you’ve selected. What type of retailer is it (i.e. supermarket, drugstore, etc.). Your book and the supplemental reading contain descriptions of each?
    Your rationale for choosing each product
    The product categories they fall within. Pricing Strategy Analysis:
    What did you observe about the pricing strategies for each product.
    Price-Quality Perception: Discuss how the pricing strategies might influence consumers’ perceptions of product quality and value.
    Retail Strategy Analysis: Discuss the store layout, visual merchandising, customer service and other elements of the retail store.
    Don’t forget to include your selfies 🙂 The use of ChatGPT or other AI is not permitted on this assignment. Submission Guidelines:
    Your report should be well-structured and include your selfies with the selected products and their price displays.
    The report should be approximately 1,200-1,400 words, double-spaced.
    Significant points will be deducted for poor writing or grammatical errors. Use Grammarly!
    RE: LATE WORK will be accepted through June 26 (-10% per day). Nothing after this date can be accepted due to the university deadline for grade submission.

  • “Examining Vertical Non-Price Exclusionary Conduct as Potential Anti-Competitive Activity: A Case Study of N.Y. Medscan LLC v. N.Y. Univ. School of Medicine”

    Examine vertical non-price exclusionary conduct as potential anti-competitive activity using the following case — N.Y. Medscan LLC v. N.Y. Univ. School of Medicine – 430_F.Supp.2d_140, 150 (S.D.N.Y 2006), defend your position.
    Written Essay Rubric
    Written Essay Rubric
    Criteria Ratings Pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis and Application of Course Materials
    The student demonstrates their critical analysis and synthesis of the ideas, theories, and models presented in the assigned readings and videos, and applies their analysis and synthesis of the concepts to the assignment’s requirements.
    15 to >13.0 pts
    Superior
    Analyzed and explained all relevant concepts and requirements addressed in the assignment’s instructions in a coherent and compelling manner that demonstrates the learner’s ability to apply and effectively utilize course concepts.
    13 to >10.0 pts
    Average
    Analyzed and explained many relevant concepts and requirements addressed in the assignment’s instructions in a coherent and compelling manner that demonstrates the learner’s ability to apply and effectively utilize course concepts.
    10 to >0 pts
    Needs Improvement
    Analyzed and explained few relevant concepts and requirements addressed in the assignment’s instructions in a coherent and compelling manner. Did not demonstrate the ability to apply and effectively utilize course concepts.
    15 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRationale and Support for Ideas/Claims
    The student refers to assigned readings and videos to support their arguments and claims, provides in-text citations, and develops a clear rationale between ideas and concepts relevant to the assignment topic.
    15 to >14.0 pts
    Superior
    Supported all of the paper’s central ideas with direct reference to all the assigned readings and videos needed for this assignment, used in-text citations, and made unique and original points with solid logic.
    14 to >6.0 pts
    Average
    Supported most of the paper’s central ideas with direct reference to most the assigned readings and videos needed for this assignment, used in-text citations, and made unique and original points with solid logic.
    6 to >0 pts
    Needs Improvement
    Relied primarily on personal opinion and did not provide support for ideas from the assigned readings and videos.
    15 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting
    The student adheres to the paper format standard specified in the Syllabus in all aspects of the paper.
    5 to >4.0 pts
    Superior
    Followed the paper formatting standard without exception.
    4 to >3.0 pts
    Above Average
    Followed the paper formatting standard with few exceptions.
    3 to >0 pts
    Needs Improvement
    Did not follow the paper formatting standard in key elements of the paper format or with consistency.
    5 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrate Good Grammar and Composition
    Student organizes paper well and presents a paper that is well written and free of grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors.
    5 to >4.0 pts
    Superior
    Demonstrated superior professionalism and graduate-level writing by organizing the paper extremely well, writing in a thorough yet succinct manner, and presented zero grammatical & spelling errors
    4 to >3.0 pts
    Above Average
    Demonstrated above average professionalism and graduate-level writing by organizing the paper effectively, writing in a thorough yet succinct manner, and presented very few (1 or 2) grammatical, spelling and composition errors.
    3 to >2.0 pts
    Average
    Demonstrated average professional and graduate-level writing by organizing the paper adequately, writing that at times lacked direction, relevance, or detail, and presented few (3 or 4) grammatical & spelling errors.
    2 to >0 pts
    Needs Improvement
    There was a demonstrated a need to improve the paper’s organization, clarity and/or relevance of sentences, and reduce grammatical & spelling errors to show graduate-level writing skills.
    5 pts
    Total Points: 40

  • Title: The Consequences of Unfocused Writing in the Professional World In today’s fast-paced and competitive professional world, effective communication is crucial for success. Whether it is through emails, reports, or presentations, the ability to convey a clear and

    When someone’s writing is not focused, clear, and precise the message is often lost or confusing. To succeed in today’s competitive, professional world you must be able to communicate effectively; especially through writing.
    Describe a situation (real or fictional) where not having a focused message in your writing could lead to a problem or poor outcome. Describe how you can use the writing process to ensure your writing is focused and effective.