Answer the following questions based on what you read in Chapter 7.

1. Describe three principles of direct manipulation.
2. Give four benefits of direct manipulation. Also, list four problems of direct manipulation.
3. Examining the success of video games can provide insight for interface designers. Explain what lessons can be learned by video games for interface design, but also provide examples of areas where it is ineffective to do so.
4. An airline company is designing a new online reservation system. They want to add some direct-manipulation features. For example, they would like customers to click a map to specify the departure cities and the destinations, and to click on the calendar to indicate their schedules. From your point of view, list four benefits and four problems of the new idea compared with their old system, which required the customer to do the job by typing.

You are an expert
security software programmer who works in top secret for the national
government of the country of Zulu. Late one afternoon, you come across
an ominous email in which you learn that a small group of sinister
government officials from Zulu plan – in exactly one hour – to unleash a
nuclear attack on the neighboring country of Delta. It happens that
this very same group of officials is at odds with the neighboring
country because of vastly different political and economic views. The
bottom line? You are aware that if this missile is launched, the event
will spawn World War III.

Because you are the only person in the country of Zulu who has
knowledge of the specific program code that will be used to trigger this
devastating missile launch, you alone are the one individual who has
the capacity to de-program the event — i.e., you could choose to cancel
the launch altogether, or you could otherwise divert the nuclear
missile to a neutral zone. In short, millions of innocent lives are now
in your hands.

However, you adhere strictly to duty ethics (referred to as a
“deontologist”). On the day that you assumed your role as a top-secret
national security programmer, you took a solemn oath swearing that you
would never intervene in any government action, no matter its
consequences. In short, your duty is limited to software programming —
and to programming alone. Indeed, your oath entails that you have an
explicit duty never to make a decision that extends beyond your software
programming role. Moreover, you are sworn never to discuss your
programs with any other human being – except for communication that may
be required with a limited number of superiors. On any given day, these
few superiors of yours are easily found somewhere in the building. But
alas! On this day, you are unable to find even one superior for advice
(are they perhaps bound and gagged somewhere in this massive
building?).

Week 1:

What would a strict deontologist do? Why?

To whom or to what is your duty? This is not an easy question…but it is also what makes duty ethics so much fun!

Week 2:

What would Immanuel Kant’s “Categorical Imperative” suggest you do here?

In this situation, would duty ethics be at odds with the thinking of Immanuel Kant? Explain.

You must also submit a 250-500 word essay on your purpose for applying to study at George Washington University (GW). Please describe your relevant qualifications and academic objectives and address the specific program you are applying to as well as any concentration, if applicable. This is an opportunity to expand upon or address anything not covered in the rest of your application.

about me:

qualifications:

-Associates of Science: information technology major at XXX community college.

-3.92 GPA

-graduated with Honors.

academic objective:

After i graduated at XXX community college, i want to transfer to GW university. I want to study next two years and get a bachelor’s degree in Information Techonology.

Please write a paragraph responding to the discussion bellow. Add citations and references in alphabetical order.

The Christian biblical narrative creation, fall, redemption, and restoration describe the nature of God and of reality in relation to the reality of sickness and disease.

One would find comfort and hope in the light of illness according to this narrative in all four parts of the narrative because according to Shelly & Miller, (2006), “The concept begins in Genesis 1:26: Then God said, Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness… For us to be made in God’s image we must live according to the scripture and finding our life’s purpose. We have to walk the Lord’s path by loving our neighbors as ourselves, being kind to one another, caring, giving, sharing and reflect these qualities of our Creator. God has equipped every one of us with these qualities; it is for us to live by them according to his word. As Christians, our relationship with God being made in his own image is the main purpose of our existence. For us to seek comfort and hope during illness we have to appreciate and understand the nature of sin after creation in the Biblical narrative of the fall. Through the behavior of Adam and Eve, we have all sinned and come short of the glory of God which is why we are exposed to earthly effects such as disease and illness. But in redemption, which gives us hope. God had a master plan where he sent his only begotten son Jesus Christ to come and die for our sins which free us up from earthly wrath if we are obedient to his word, abide by his way and believe that by his blood and stripes, we can be saved and healed according to his promises. Healing begins through understanding, believing and accepting the word of God and the consequences of sin and its pitfalls and also how Christ came to earth to die for our sins in order to restore the relationship between God and us to make us whole. During disease and illness, God is present and his wisdom at work even though we tend to feel that we are being neglected. That should give us courage during times of troubles and difficulties just like in restoration. The occurrences in life can be difficult to comprehend at times but according to His word faith comes to play by believing in God’s promises which we have control over. Illness and suffering are penalties of the fall as Adam and Eve disobeyed God because they ate the forbidden fruit from the serpent instead of abiding by the word of God, leading to doubt of God. According to Shelly & Miller, (2006), “Sickness, suffering, and death are evils that plague human life, but they are not the greatest evil. That would be to lose God, to have reason to doubt his faithfulness to us. Christians affirm God’s faithfulness, although they confess that it is demonstrated in a manner that might never have occurred to us had God not simply done it”. God through His promises can heal and restore us from all diseases and illnesses if we believe. The excellence and supremacy of God is demonstrated in the acceptance of Christ our savior, through seeking him during times of illness and suffering. The children of God prophesy the truth about God as shown in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus into the entire world as His witnesses (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8). As Christ’s ambassadors, we pray to God believing and convinced by the biblical narratives during illness that there is hope through Jesus.

Reference

Shelly, Judith Allen. And Arlene B. Miller. Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing, 2^nd ed., Rev. and expanded. Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP Academic/InterVarsity Press, 2006

Details:

Select an article that discusses a topic relevant to childhood development. This article can focus on a physical, cognitive, or socioemotional aspect of childhood development. You can explore topics in the textbook if you are having trouble determining a topic.

In 500-750 words, do the following:

1. Summarize the major tenets of the article.
2. Discuss a psychological theory that applies to the topic selected and describe how it relates.
3. Discuss your personal reaction to the article. The length of the personal reaction should match that of the major tenets (no short “I enjoyed this article” responses). Describe specifically what you liked or did not like about the article and explain why you believe that way.

Use two to three scholarly resources to support your explanations.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.