week 3

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STAY WITHIN THE CONFINES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS IN YOUR REFERENCES (ABA
) NOT GENERAL PSYCOLOGY this discussin is specific for APPLIED BEHAVIOR
ANALISIS

1.  (517 )Discussion
topic 1 of 2

Address the
topics below. Your original response should be at least 350 words and should
reflect the fact that you have completed the assigned Readings for the week.
Remember, this is your chance to illustrate not only your understanding, but
also your mastery of the materials for the unit. Use your words wisely so the
posting has substance and includes examples and explanations. Limit the use of
direct quotes, and do your best to critically synthesize and evaluate the
literature in your own words wherever possible. Make sure to include in-text
citations and a reference list as appropriate.

Provide a brief description of each of the following terms:
unconditioned stimulus, conditioned stimulus, neutral stimulus, conditioned
response, and unconditioned response. Using your personal or professional life
as a guide, please thoroughly describe a situation in which a neutral stimulus
became capable of producing a conditioned response. Be sure to identify all of
the primary components involved (i.e., each of the previously described terms).
Additionally, be sure your example is unique in comparison to peers in your
class. 

2.  (517) Discussion topic 2 of 2

Address the
topics below. Your original response should be at least 350 words and should
reflect the fact that you have completed the assigned Readings for the week.
Remember, this is your chance to illustrate not only your understanding, but
also your mastery of the materials for the unit. Use your words wisely so the
posting has substance and includes examples and explanations. Limit the use of
direct quotes, and do your best to critically synthesize and evaluate the
literature in your own words wherever possible. Make sure to include in-text
citations and a reference list as appropriate.

After viewing the Respondent Conditioning presentation in
your reading this week, describe the types of behaviors that are most likely to
be modified through the use of respondent conditioning. Similar to the
presentation layout examples, create and thoroughly analyze and discuss an
example of respondent conditioning that is not previously described in the
readings, the presentation, or the first discussion topic.

3.  (512) Discussion topic 1 of 2

Address the
topics below. Your original response should be at least 350 words and should
reflect the fact that you have completed the assigned Readings for the week.
Remember, this is your chance to illustrate not only your understanding, but
also your mastery of the materials for the unit. Use your words wisely so the
posting has substance and includes examples and explanations. Limit the use of
direct quotes, and do your best to critically synthesize and evaluate the
literature in your own words wherever possible. Make sure to include in-text
citations and a reference list as appropriate.

describe some
of the unique ethical considerations that come into play when using single
subject research. After an extensive review of the published literature, they
compiled a list of ethical recommendations to follow when using single subject
designs. Select two of these recommendations, and describe why you believe
these are critical when working with special populations (e.g., those with
developmental disabilities, mental retardation, or ADHD, etc.). How do these
recommendations connect to the social and empirical validity of a target behavior?
Important Considerations in Single Subject Research

This reading focuses on the unique aspects of conducting
research using single subject designs.

Where appropriate, be sure to reference information from
the BACB Guidelines for Responsible Conduct and Disciplinary Standards
documents located at http://www.bacb.com/Downloadfiles/BACBguidelines/BACB_Conduct_Guidelines.pdf

Source: Guidelines for Responsible Conduct and
Disciplinary Standards: Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Retrieved from http://www.bacb.com/.

4.  (512) Discussion topic 2 of 2

Address the topics below. Your original
response should be at least 350 words and should reflect the fact that you have
completed the assigned Readings for the week. Remember, this is your chance to
illustrate not only your understanding, but also your mastery of the materials
for the unit. Use your words wisely so the posting has substance and includes
examples and explanations. Limit the use of direct quotes, and do your best to
critically synthesize and evaluate the literature in your own words wherever
possible. Make sure to include in-text citations and a reference list as
appropriate.

Describe how the goals of prediction, verification, and
replication connect to the concepts of reliability and validity in the single
subject research study Select and describe one of the threats to internal
validity that you feel would be most applicable to the study you designed,
along with an explanation of why. How could you work around this potential
issue in your experimental design?

4 pages of talking about the controversial topic of wage gap towards African American women

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This paper needs to fake an interview, in this paper i have started the first 3 pages and now only need to reach 7-8 pages.

The fake interview has to be about how a black woman got a job with struggle then how she found out she was getting payed less than a white man co-worker then she was debating whether she should confront her manager or not, and when she did she got fired, and how this entire situation affected her life.

Plus need to talk more about the research part, also need to find more peer reviewed articles.

it will require to discuss the topic, and to fake an interview, then discuss the interview, and a conclusion. the introduction part is done and some of the research part is done.

All the required is attached in the pictures.

the first 3 pages are also attached

homework due today

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Thought Exercise 1

  • Take out a piece of paper or open a blank document on your computer and jot down our three key words: diversity, inclusion, and equity. Now define them. Write buzzwords, bulleted definitions — whatever comes to mind.
  • What do you notice? Are there clear differences between the terms? Overlap? Do you feel able to explain how they all relate?

Thought Exercise 2

  • Think for a moment about the diversity of your own team or organization. What is it like? Make some notes on that paper/document you’ve got going from the earlier exercise.
  • Follow-up question: How would your feelings and reactions change if you were of a different race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion than you are?
  • To be a diverse organization simply means that you have the presence of differences of identity (e.g., gender and people of color) throughout your organization. However, an organization can be diverse without being inclusive. A company can be diverse without being equitable.

Thought Exercise 3

1. How would you respond if someone asked you the following? “We know that tech can be a challenging place for people with marginalized identities. What is your company doing to change that? What efforts is your company making to ensure that women, gender-nonconforming individuals, and people of color (for example) feel included in the workplace?”

Directions: Read each question thoroughly. Then provide a response to each question in a minimum of 300 words.

Please ensure that you are familiar with your responses.

Each student will be presenting their work.

Due date: Tuesday November 29, 2017

For or Against: Debate on Supplementation Instructions in the bottom 1000 words is good

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While most nutrition experts agree that a balanced and nutritious diet is the best way to obtain needed nutrients, some researchers point out that many Americans have a less-than-perfect diet — long on calories and short on nutrients — and the vast majority are not getting enough of several important vitamins and minerals.

“It’s naïve to ignore the fact that most people have micronutrient inadequacies, and wrong to condemn a daily supplement that could cover these nutritional gaps safely and at low cost,” said Balz Frei, professor and director of the Linus Pauling Institute, and a biochemist in the OSU College of Science.

“There’s strong evidence that a multivitamin/mineral supplement supports normal functioning of the body and helps improve overall health, and may even help lower chronic disease risk,” Frei said. “It’s irresponsible to ignore decades of nutrition research and tell the people of the United States they have no need for a supplement that could be so helpful, and costs as little as $1 a month.

“And if they have a poor diet, people should try to improve that as well,” he said. “The two are not mutually exclusive.”

Among the points the researchers made in their commentary:

  • The vast majority of people in the United States do not meet all of the guidelines for dietary intake of vitamins and minerals.
  • More than 93 percent of adults in the U.S. do not get the estimated average requirement of vitamins D and E from their diet; 61 percent not enough magnesium; and 50 percent not enough vitamin A and calcium.
  • Many subpopulations have even more critical needs for micronutrients, including older adults, African Americans, obese persons and some people who are ill or injured.
  • Concerns about “increased mortality” from supplements of vitamins A and E have been based on extremely high use through supplements far beyond the amount available in a multivitamin, and in the case of vitamin E largely refuted by comprehensive meta-analyses.

The value of proper nutrition, on the other hand, is wide-ranging and positive. Micronutrients maintain normal cell and tissue function, metabolism, growth and development. A supplement that helps a person “cover all the bases” can help protect daily, routine health.

Overt deficiency diseases such as scurvy or rickets are increasingly rare in the U.S. due to improved diet and fortified foods. However, certain vitamin and mineral deficiencies are still a major issue in the developing world, especially vitamin A, iron, iodine and zinc. According to the World Health Organization, more than 650,000 children under the age of five die around the world every year from deficiency in vitamin A.

And the potential for vitamins and other micronutrients to help reduce or prevent chronic disease continues to show promise. One of the longest, largest controlled studies ever done, the Physicians’ Health Study II, found a significant 8 percent reduction in total cancer incidence in male physicians – people who, through their education, income and lifestyle, probably had diets much closer to optimal than the average American.

“There are many issues that have helped to mislead people when it comes to the study of micronutrients,” Frei said. “For instance, most research is done without first checking to see if a person is inadequate in a nutrient, and you won’t find much effect from a supplement if it isn’t needed.

“In similar fashion, too much research has been done with groups such as doctors and nurses who are probably not representative of the general population,” he said. “Whatever has been shown to be useful in such research probably would be even more effective in people who have poor diets or clear nutritional inadequacies.”

The researchers wrote in their conclusion that to “label multivitamin and mineral supplements useless, harmful and a waste of money is wrong.”

What You Should Know: For decades, we’ve been told that supplemental vitamins and minerals will make us healthier and ward off certain diseases. Americans are so convinced of that message they spend more than $28 billion a year on vitamins, minerals and other supplements, with nearly half of all Americans taking a multivitamin daily.

Historically, there was good reason to embrace supplemental dietary aids. Lack of vitamin D, for example, was known to cause rickets; lack of niacin caused pellagra (a disorder of the nervous system characterized by a scaly skin rash) while lack of vitamin A resulted in blindness. Pregnant women were warned for decades that lack of folic acid in the diet could mean a crippling spine disease for their unborn child. Vitamin deficiencies could even kill.

But better nutrition and vitamin-fortified foods have resolved many of these problems, say health experts. Today, new evidence is mounting that supplemental vitamins and minerals really don’t do much to improve our overall health. In fact, a number of studies are showing that not only do most people not need them — they can actually be harmful to some. Dietary supplements don’t, for instance, prevent chronic disease or death. In a few studies, they’ve actually been shown to increase the risk of heart disease and certain cancers; more on that later.

What you should know is that a huge debate is underway between nutritionists and the supplement industry about the pros and cons of supporting a normal diet with what might turn out to be an unnecessary product. To date, it remains a contentious issue and to date, many people are still confident that ingesting a multivitamin each day is beneficial at most and harmless at the least.

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION? Remember, in this course you must base your OPINION on evidence based facts: not on some person’s idea of what is, or isn’t healthy. Be suspicious of people who exert an opinion and then sell you something. It is likely to be a biased opinion based on money, not your individual health.

You will be divided into groups based on popular supplements:

Vitamin D
Melatonin
Collagen Peptide Powder
Turmeric
Probiotics
Magnesium
Biotin
Fish Oil
Creatine
Whey Protein Powder
Each group will be divided into two “teams”: the pro supplement position, and the con (against) supplementation. Following group in class activities, which will include collecting research based information on your supplement, the individual team members will craft a Discussion Board post on their position. ALL POSTS WILL BE INDIVIDUAL WORK, although you may share evidence based resources for your DB post. Post length: 750-1500 words; at least five evidenced based sources from peer reviewed scientific journals. NO WEBSITE references. Post by the due date: 15 points I am with supplement not against my supplement is vitamin D

Once you have completed your initial post, you will read and respond to up to FIVE posts for supplements different than your own. Two points per reply x 5 = 10 points Total assignment: 25 points.

The Capital Asset Pricing Model, business and finance homework help

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  1. For each of the scenarios below, explain whether or not it
    represents a diversifiable or an undiversifiable risk. Please consider
    the issues from the viewpoint of investors. Explain your reasoning.

    1. There’s a substantial unexpected increase in inflation.
    2. There’s a major recession in the U.S.
    3. A major lawsuit is filed against one large publicly traded corporation.
  2. Use the CAPM to answer the following questions:
    1. Find the Expected Rate of Return on the Market Portfolio given that
      the Expected Rate of Return on Asset “i” is 12%, the Risk-Free Rate is
      4%, and the Beta (b) for Asset “i” is 1.2.
    2. Find the Risk-Free Rate given that the Expected Rate of Return on
      Asset “j” is 9%, the Expected Return on the Market Portfolio is 10%, and
      the Beta (b) for Asset “j” is 0.8.
    3. What do you think the Beta (β) of your portfolio would be if you
      owned half of all the stocks traded on the major exchanges? Explain.
  3. In one page explain what you think is the main ‘message’ of the
    Capital Asset Pricing Model to corporations and what is the main message
    of the CAPM to investors?

Provide the warehouse manager a summative report

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Please provide the warehouse manager a summative report of the main points of focus you wish to communicate regarding the module experiences you just encountered. What realizations did you come to and when? Please respond with 200–300 words to the following questions:

  • When scheduling production of your products, what were the key factors considered?
  • Why is the reputation of an organization so important?
  • How do your customers differ from one another?
  • What are holding costs and why is it important to manage them?
  • Based on your overall performance, what are your thoughts on your overall experience of the simulation program? Did application of the skills you have learned help you to maximize your ability to meet your customer needs?

Holistic Victim Restitution Plan Reflection, law homework help

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Holistic Victim Restitution Plan Reflection

This
week’s required readings discuss the situations that make it more
likely for children and the elderly to become victims of crime and how
vulnerabilities as a result of age or ability level contribute to
victimization. Reflect on your preparations for your Holistic Victim
Restitution Plan that is due in Week Six. Choose at least one area of
your research that either made you change a pre-existing position you
held about the state of victimology research, or share something that
surprised you in the course of your research. To help guide your
reflection, consider how your perspective has changed on the following
topics: the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in addressing
victimology, your understanding of victimology theories, landmark
victimology federal court decisions, victimology issues, creation of a
socially just society, and potential career opportunities.

In your
Holistic Victim Restitution Plan Reflection, you must reflect on
whether your viewpoints have changed and how you expect to use this new
perspective in your current or future career going forward. At a minimum

  • Analyze the rise of victimology.
  • Evaluate empirical data regarding crime victims.
  • Explain the victim’s contribution to crime.

  • Critique the criminal justice system’s response to victimization.

  • Describe your suggestions for a holistic plan of victim restitution.

The Holistic Victim Restitution Plan Reflection

  • Must
    be two double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and references
    pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted

  • Must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

effect of testosterone-mediated increase via watching some form of competition on emotion/cognition/personality factor

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This needs to fulfill an introduction section of a bigger research paper. The introduction should include 4 pages of information.

it will be concerning: The effect of testosterone-mediated increase via watching/being apart of some form of competition on either some measure of emotion/cognition/personality factor, etc. Specifically, you will read some relevant scientific literature on the topic from academic/scholarly sources.

Based on the above description of the project, I am providing you with the GENERAL INDEPENDENT VARIABLE AND INDEPENDENT VARIABLE MANIPULATION (i.e. having participants watch/be exposed to different levels of competition to mediate testosterone level changes). YOU WILL CHOOSE THE SPECIFIC UNIQUE DEPENDENT VARIABLE (DEPENDENT MEASURE) THAT IT AFFECTS BASED ON THE RESEARCH LITERATURE (i.e. again, some operationally defined measure of cognition, memory, emotion, or even other measures the empirical research literature suggests that is impacted by testosterone modulation (e.g. personality)).

You can choose the dependent variable whether its cognition, memory, emotion, or a personality factor based on the research literature you choose to include in intro.

The first project will include the title page in proper APA style, Introduction, and References, which will be worth 90 points. For your experiment you will use, as mentioned, either class colleagues, family, friends, etc. You will use n = 9 in all, with 3 participants in each treatment condition).

My experiment includes 3 groups made up of 3 people each. Group 1 has to do two beginner weight-lifting exercises, group 2 has to do two moderate weight-lifting exercises and group 3 has to do two advanced weight-lifting exercises. That being said this paper should focus on the effect of different levels of competition to mediate testosterone level changes on one of the following: 1.) emotion, 2.) cognition or 3.) personality factors




I need help with a written assignment

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Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

Using the databases and the Research Methods research guide in the Ashford University Library, locate and read peer-reviewed articles about the features of qualitative research and quantitative research. Also read the full text of the study you selected in Week One. Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative research methods and terminology. Specify which approach is used in the study. Explain whether the study is qualitative or quantitative by citing specific clues from the article, such as sample size, data collection techniques, the nature of the data collected, or the data analysis techniques used. Using information in the instructor guidance and Chapter 2 of the textbook, determine whether the research study you selected is non-experimental or experimental. Explain your reasoning.

Your paper must be a minimum of four pages (excluding title page) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. All sources must be documented in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. For more information about APA style, please see the Ashford Writing Center.

Essential Service Personal Interview

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Essential Services Personal Interview Select a population (maternal, infant, child, adolescent, young adults, older adults, elderly) and research the most critical health issues affecting this population.

Describe the most critical health issues affecting your selected population. Describe at least three public health/community services that exist in your own community to address these issues. Contact one of these services’ directors (or representative) and inquire about the agency’s effectiveness by asking these questions:

Do you feel your organization has made a difference? What are your main barriers and how are the barriers to services being addressed? What are the ethical considerations of your services and how are they addressed? How is your organization funded? What concerns are still unmet in your opinion? Are these areas that will be addressed in the future? What role does your organization play in the overall public health arena? Present a brief overview of the organization, including its mission and goals/objectives, and then post your interview notes in the discussion forumYour original post must contain at least one additional scholarly source in addition to the textbook.