How are ethics important?

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After you have read the vignette, answer the following questions in a 2- to 3-page paper:

  • Should the evaluation, which is requested by the warden, be completed? Why or why not?
  • Would your answer change if the psychologist were not a member of APA? Why or why not?
  • What multicultural/diversity issues would one need to consider if the inmate in the vignette were a homosexual, African-American male who was raised in an adoptive, single-parent household? What ethical and multicultural issues would a professional need to consider in conducting an evaluation of an individual with this background?
  • Support your answers with appropriate references in APA style

answer the following critical thinking questions

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1. Are some valid arguments (arguments with no loopholes) bad arguments?

(i.)Yes(ii.) No(iii.) Don’t make my day!(iv.) Maybe yes and maybe no

2. If an argument is not loophole-free (i.e., it is invalid), might its premises be true?

(i.)Yes(ii.)No(iii.) The question is entirely meaningless(iv.) No one really knows

3. Bad arguments need to have good reasoning (good support) and true premises.

(i) True(ii) False(iii) It depends on lots of things(iv) Maybe!

4. In your own words, why are gut feelings that a conclusion is true not a reliable indicator of how well the premises support it?

______________________________________________________________________

5. Construct a spurious duplicate for the following argument:

P: Steven Bannon is caught by paparazzi forcing Donald Trump onto the floor and brutally shearing his blond hair.

____________________________________________________________________

C: The pictures taken by the paparazzi will damage Bannon enormously.

Loophole: A large silverfly walks over the damaging picture while it is in the developing tray.

Spurious duplicate:

_____________________________________________________________________________

6. Argument B comes from argument A by making the conclusion of argument B less specific (i.e. less informative) than that of A (without changing the topic) and using the premises of argument A. Is it possible for argument A to have loopholes which argument B does not have?

(i.)Yes (ii.) No(iii.) It is impossible to answer this question (iv.) Did a lion tell you this?

7. If you find many loopholes to an argument, and conjecture there are many more loopholes you would be able to think of if you had the time to do that, then the support the premises give to the conclusion is

(i) Perfect—10(ii) the worst possible-0(iii) Close to 0(iv)maximal ignorance—5

8. If there is information in the structure of the space of situations in which an argument’s premises are true which shows that the premises are true and the conclusion is false in 2/3 of the space, and the argument’s premises are true, is it rational to believe that the negation of the conclusion is true?

(i.)Yes(ii.) No(iii.) It could not be rational in either case (iv.) You stupid non-classicist!

9. If the conclusion of a valid argument is false, then the premises of the argument MUST be

(i) True(ii) False(iii)Neither true nor false(iv)Either true or false

10. If x is causally necessary for y, then it is necessary that y is

___________________________________________________ for x.

11. Construct an evil twin for the following valid argument (it has the form Modus Ponens): (Logic)

P1: IfA then (B provided C follows from D)

P2: A

C: B provided C follows from D

12. It is always the best policy in deciding upon what is the most plausible implicit premise to select one whose form is a conditionalization.(i) True(ii) False(iii) Neither true nor false(iv) Both true and false

13. If x is a node in a hierarchically organized tree structure, then it is________________________________ for all nodes in the tree structure lower than it.

14. P1: 96% of all Rutgers/Newark students will get drunk this weekend. P2: Booze-Head is a Rutgers/Newark student. What can be concluded about Booze-Head from these premises? (Read the material on statistical syllogism.)

________________________________________________________________________

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15. When we conjecture x causes y and perform an experiment to prove this is so, how do we rule out the case that y causes x AND x and y occur at the same time?

________________________________________________________________________

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16. If you encounter a substitution instance of Modus Ponens in which the second premise is false, is it rational to believe the conclusion?

(i)YES(ii) NO(iii) There is no determinate answer (iv) It is unknown

17. Suppose that you conduct a poll for a Presidential Election (in the United States) by going to various workplaces to interview people working there. Suppose you have a true random sample of all working places in the United States. Is your poll subject to the fallacy of bias?

(i)YES(ii)NO(iii)You cannot, in practice, tell(iv) You cannot, in principle, tell

18.Name the fallacy: “She says Kanye can’t sing his way out of a paper bag. But, don’t forget, she has bad breath—bad enough to stop you dead in your tracks.”

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19. Name the fallacy: “We have no evidence that the abridgment of civil liberties in the wake of 9/11 has led to any curtailment in the democratic life of the nation. We can only conclude that there has been no curtailment in the democratic life of the nation.”

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20. Name the fallacy: “Eating raw beef kidneys is better than nothing. Nothing is better than taking this course in critical thinking. Therefore, eating raw beef kidneys is better than taking this course in critical thinking.”

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OUTLINE FOR A CASE ANALYSIS Dapper Textiles Ltd, business and finance homework help

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OUTLINE
FOR A CASE ANALYSIS

For this finance project there is a
Business case example that needs to be read and analyzed. The outline for the
case analysis is printed towards the bottom of the short story. Ones done
reading the short story please answers the questions in the Outline for a Case
Analysis. Make sure to put just the headliners for each of the questions 1-7.
This must be in APA format and be 3 ½ pages long. Please let me know if this
project will work for you.

 Dapper Textiles Ltd.

Dapper Textiles is a business created through a management
buy-in. The business was originally a subsidiary of a larger firm and it was
sold off to raise funds for a new venture about 10 years ago. Three
entrepreneurs, an accountant and two experienced textile business owners, were
approached by the original owner to see if they were interested in the deal. At
the time, the business had a turnover of about $1 million per year with pre-tax
profits of $100,000 and a workforce of 10 long-term employees. The firm
specialised in high-quality, low-volume, customised curtain production. In many
cases, these were one-off designs for the heritage/conservation market. The
business was offered for sale at $500,000. The price – equal to five times
current profits – appeared high but it did include the freehold of the old
traditional production site in the north of England plus the business had a
reasonable and stable forward order book. The prospective management team were
interested but could not raise the $500,000 asking price. Indeed, the three
investors could only collectively manage $60,000. As a result, funding for the
deal was sourced from the private equity market. The funding was secured from a
private equity fund that targeted buy-in or buy-out deals. They acquired 88% of
the equity (and the right to appoint two non-executive directors) based on a
five-year business plan for diversification and business growth which included:
The development of an off-the-shelf range of products to build on the firm’s
heritage reputation. This would include curtain manufacture as well as
associated household furnishings. A doubling in the firm’s export sales.
Improved production quality and flexibility achieved through investment in new
production and design capabilities. Diversification into direct sales via a
mail order operation and a factory shop on site. At least a five-fold rise in
pre-tax profits after five years. The transformational change in the plan
should have created a business with a value in excess of $2.5 million by year
five, when the management team envisaged an exit from the investment would be
achieved through on-sale. The funding agreement also included strict objectives
around management costs and fees. Although two of the three directors had a
track record in delivering a plan of this scale before, all three of the buy-in
team would have a large part of remuneration linked to growth and business
performance and eventual sale. Ten years on and Dapper Textiles continues to
trade. The buy-in appears to have done a very good job in delivering the
original plan and going beyond that phase into one of further growth. However,
the original private equity deal proved to be only the start of a number of
phases of external finance raising and activity to achieve the goal. In year
one, the main emphasis was on revamping the existing production line with new
tooling and equipment to allow both production quality to be increased and to
prepare the factory for diversification of the product range. The firm was
acquired debt-free with a freehold on the site and a largely unutilised
overdraft facility. However, new equipment was almost exclusively acquired
through a finance lease. Technology was evolving rapidly at the time with the
introduction of computer-controlled weaving and cutting facilities. This
increased the attractiveness of renting equipment with a maintenance deal
rather than purchase and ownership. The business also had a steady order book
to fund lease repayments. Also in year one greater attention was paid to the
export market with the appointment of three overseas sales executives. This
activity needed funding and the cost of overseas travel proved more expensive
than budgeted. The three directors met this unexpected cost by investing the
proceeds of their annual performance bonus as a cash injection to purchase new
equity (the equity fund managers agreed to this and a modest dilution in the
majority shareholding of the fund from 88% to 80%). In years two and three,
Dapper concentrated mainly on new products and developing a direct retail
activity. Orders had begun to rise based on work done in year one. The firm had
to begin using its long-standing overdraft facility for cash-flow purposes.
However, overall profits increased as well. With the agreement of the equity
fund, the profits were used within the business rather than paid out as
dividends to fund a new in-house design team and household furnishing products
to sell alongside curtains. However, additional funding was needed during year
three to develop a retail outlet on vacant land at the production plant and to
invest in a new website and retail order facility (the plan to develop a mail
order business was dropped). This was funded in part through a commercial
mortgage on the production site (with repayments linked to the rising order
book). However, this was not enough to fund the next expansion phase. The
equity fund agreed to a second round of funding provided all three of the
original directors took part as well so shareholdings were not altered. A
second round of $100,000 equity was raised this way in year three to complete
the work. The final part of the original five-year plan saw the business grow
and build upon the changes made in years one to three. Profits increased to
close to $700,000 by the end of year five, exceeding the plan. Total staff
employed rose to 60. The higher level of profitability came mainly from the new
products and the direct retail sales, both of which were higher margin
activities than first planned. Export sales concentrated on more traditional
products. At the end of year five, the private equity fund reviewed its
investment. The company was valued at $3.5 million (net of debts – the
commercial mortgage of $75,000). The book value of the fund’s total investment
was $580,000 but no dividends had been paid in the five years. The equity
partners now had a shareholding valued at $2.8 million (the three founder
directors had shares valued at $700,000). For both the equity fund and the
buy-in team, these results represented a substantial return on the original
investments (in excess of 400%). In the subsequent five years, Dapper has
continued to grow, although sales did plateau in 2010–2012 before growing again
in 2013. It now has nearly 100 staff and an annual turnover of $7 million. The
original equity partner did not sell on the investment in full. Rather, it was
agreed to sell half its stake (40%) to a follow-on equity fund for $1.5 million
with one of the non-executive director roles being transferred as well. The
business has continued to invest, mainly using finance leasing for its
production facilities, although the commercial mortgage is being paid off as
well. However, spurred on by the needs of the new equity partners, the target
is to seek to pay a dividend each year now, subject to market conditions. As a
result, Dapper has funded the most recent expansion to its retail activities
using debt rather than equity (assisted by a tie-in with a national retail
chain and a heritage charity with over three million members). Discussion The
example of Dapper Textiles illustrates how the correct approach to business
acquisition and planning requires both entrepreneurial people and funding. In
this case, apart from a very small amount of personal investment by three
people, the key to unlocking the potential for growth was achieved by linking
these entrepreneurial people with a suitable equity investor. While the private
equity industry has at times received a degree of criticism from commentators
about its scale of commitment to the SME sector, in reality the example of
Dapper Textiles shows how this source of funding can help three entrepreneurs
execute a well thought out business plan. The scale of change in the business
has been very significant and the number of firms that achieve the growth on a
scale like Dapper is very small but they do exist. This case study also
illustrates additional issues such as: The interaction between private equity
and other forms of funding, notably the overdraft, commercial mortgage and
leasing, to fund different aspects and phases and growth. The linkages between
different parts of the private equity market. The initial investment was
undertaken by a specialist fund concentrating on management buy-in
transactions. Half this stake was then sold after five years to a fund looking
for more mature medium-term investments. Of course, the funding needs of Dapper
Textiles continue to evolve. The next phase may well have to address the future
plans of the three original investors. They have now all made a significant
gain on their original investments. Also, the 40% ownership stake from the
first equity fund is likely to come up for review and they may be looking to
withdraw totally.

OUTLINE FOR A CASE ANALYSIS  

1)  EXAMINE AND DESCRIBE THE
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

a)  Describe the nature of the
organization under consideration and its competitors.

b)  Provide general information
about the market and customer base.

c)  Indicate any significant
changes in the business environment or any new endeavors upon which the
business is embarking.

2)  DESCRIBE THE STRUCTURE AND
SIZE OF THE BUSINESS

a)  Analyze its management
structure, employee base, and financial history.

b)  Describe annual revenues and
profit.

c)  Provide figures on
employment. Include details about private ownership, public ownership, and
investment holdings.

d)   Provide a brief
overview of the business’s leaders and command chain

3)  IDENTIFY THE KEY ISSUE OR
PROBLEM IN THE CASE STUDY

a)  In all likelihood, there
will be several different factors at play.

b)  Decide which is the main
concern of the case study by examining what most of the data talks about, the
main problems facing the business,

c)  Examples might include
expansion into a new market, response to a competitor’s marketing campaign, or
a changing customer base

4)  DESCRIBE HOW THE BUSINESS
RESPONDS TO THESE ISSUES OR PROBLEMS

a)  Draw on the information you
gathered and trace a chronological progression of steps taken (or not taken).

b)  Cite data included in the
case study, such as increased marketing spending, purchasing of new property,
changed revenue streams, etc

5)  IDENTIFY THE SUCCESSFUL
ASPECTS OF THIS RESPONSE AS WELL AS ITS FAILURES

a)  Indicate whether or not each
aspect of the response met its goal and whether the response overall was
well-crafted.

b)  Use numerical benchmarks,
like

i)  a
desired customer share

ii) 
show whether goals were met

iii) 
analyze broader issues

iv) 
employee management policies

v) 
talk about the response as a whole

6)  POINT TO SUCCESSES,
FAILURES, UNFORESEEN RESULTS, AND INADEQUATE MEASURES

a)  Suggest alternative or
improved measures that could have been taken by the business

b)   Using specific
examples and back up your suggestions with data and calculations

7)  WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

a)  Describe what changes you
would make in the business to arrive at the measures you proposed

b)  Include:

 
Finance strategy

c)   changes to
organization

e)  management.

NP and APN roles

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Topic: NP and APN Roles Comparison

Compare and contrast the primary care NP role with other APN roles and the role of physician assistants. What are the similarities among the roles and what are the differences?

Discussion Topic 1: Model Implementation

Describe a model that you might use to introduce the policy change your group is advocating for in your position paper. How would you implement that model? Give an overview of the policy change your group is advocating for.

Initial posts for each discussion topic must also include 2 peer-reviewed citations. Citations must include outside sources. Additionally, comments should also include a citation to support assertions. A minimum of 200 words. While the discussion board tool limits the ability to use APA formatting (e.g., hanging indents), posts must include the required elements of an APA in-text citation and list of references. Each post requires it’s Own answer. They do not require a front face sheet.

Assignment 2: Attentional Blink

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Assignment 2: Attentional Blink

There are many stimuli in your environment of which you are not aware. You use attention to filter out unimportant stimuli and focus on relevant stimuli. However, there are circumstances under which you cannot perceive stimuli, regardless of how hard you “pay attention.” One situation is when visual stimuli are presented in quick succession. If the interval between the two stimuli is short enough, you do not perceive the second stimulus. This lapse in attention is known as attentional blink. In this assignment, you will experience the attentional blink for yourself and will also read about practical implications of the phenomenon.

Access the CogLab demonstrationAttentional Blink. Follow the instructions to complete the demonstration.

Read the following article:

Using the experience from the CogLab demonstration and information from the article, write a paper that addresses the following:

  • Explain how the attentional blink relates to attention. Analyze how the variation in time influences the probability of seeing the second target letter. Explain the circumstances under which the attentional blink can be eliminated.
  • In the CogLab demonstration, letters were used as targets. The target used can influence the duration of one’s attentional blink and whether the attentional blink even occurs. Complete the following tasks:
    • Propose at least two other targets that could be used to induce the attentional blink.
    • Predict the effect each of your suggested targets would have on the duration of one’s attentional blink as compared to the CogLab activity you completed.
    • Explain the reasoning behind your predictions.
  • Present and discuss at least three occupations in which workers’ performance could be adversely affected by attentional blink. Identify and explain the types of problems or mistakes that might occur in such occupations due to the attentional blink.
  • Several years ago, some vehicle models came with a heads-up display (HUD). Instead of looking down at a panel on the dashboard, speed, distance traveled, fuel level, and time appeared to be displayed over the hood of the car. Discuss this design in terms of divided attention and attentional blink. Do you think the design was a good idea?

Write a 4-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.

By Wednesday, April 30, 2014, deliver your assignment to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points
Explained the phenomenon of attention, described how time between targets affects the probability of seeing the second target, and analyzed how it can be eliminated or reduced in other conditions showing understanding and application of cognitive psychology concepts.

20
Applied knowledge of cognitive psychology concepts to propose other targets appropriate for experiment, predict their effects on attentional blink, and provide an explanation for predictions showing understanding and application of cognitive psychology concepts.

20
Identified three occupations that could adversely be affected by attentional blink and explained the types of problems or mistakes that might occur in such occupations due to attentional blink showing understanding and application of cognitive psychology concepts.

24
Related the concepts of divided attention and attentional blink to explain the heads-up display (HUD) design.

16
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

20
Total:

100

Old and the New

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Reflect on the reading and explain one of the key differences between the Old Testament and the New Testament. How do these differences influence the way that Christianity is practiced today? Focus your response on one example that you can deconstruct using the reading for this week and the knowledge you have accumulated in the course.

Class:

While there are quite a few differences between the Old Testament and the New Testament, always keep in mind that the two Testaments work together to form the entire Bible for Christians while in Judaism only the Old Testament is recognized as being legitimate.

Brian
Adjunct Professor

Reply

​LP1.2 Assignment: Ethical Theories

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Section 1: Describe the 2 ethical theories that most align with your personal “code of ethics,” or the rules that normally guide your decisions and behavior. Why do these 2 theories best align with your values?

Section 2: For each of the following healthcare concepts, choose 1 of the 10 ethical theories you have read about that you believe best supports and clarifies it, and explain why:

  • autonomy
  • nonmaleficence
  • beneficence

All papers should follow APA formatting guidelines and include a “References” page. For APA assistance please visit the NAU Online Library’s APA help page.

Submit this assignment to your instructor via the dropbox “LP1.2 Assignment: Ethical Theories.” This assignment is worth 70 points and will be graded according to the scoring guide below.

English 1340

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  • Instructions Project Overview

    Attached Files:

    • The attached document overviews the ENTIRE Instructions Project, which consists of three parts.
    • This module contains materials for all parts of the project, but we will work toward submitting one part at a time.
    • Complete activities in this module in the order they appear (and by the dates listed on the Course Calendar) to stay on track.
  • Item

    Instructions Draft + Test Plan Assignment Sheet, Rubric, & Blank Audience Analysis

    Attached Files:

    • The assignment sheet & rubric attached here are for the first part of the Instructions Project: Instructions Draft + Test Plan
    • Note that this rubric is not very specific: that’s because I’m evaluating your draft for completeness and effort, not perfection. I will grade your Final Instructions for perfection 😉
    • You can complete the Audience Analysis once you’ve selected a topic.
    • The assignment sheet & rubric reference a “Test Plan Template” – that document comes later in this module.
  • Course Link

    linked itemW11: Topics & Sample Instructions

    1. Complete the first 4 rows of the Instructions Audience Analysis sheet. This requires you to first choose a task or procedure you will write instructions for. See the Instructions Overview Document (first item in this module) for a list of acceptable topics. Copy and paste only the first 4 rows here.
    2. Revisit the sample student Instructions submissions. Answer the following questions about the samples (use what you learned about “effective instructions”): What are the strongest and weakest elements of each (be specific)? Do you notice anything confusing or problematic about either? Which would you prefer to use, and why?
    3. In this week’s peer responses, give each other feedback on their topics or their opinions about the sample student instructions.
  • Item

    Sample Final Instructions

    Attached Files:

    • These samples show two students’ attempts to write instructions for “Submitting the Introductory E-mail” (you cannot use this topic)
    • These are FINAL Instructions, but they show examples of final products. However, I don’t expect your Instructions Draft submission to be as polished as these. Your Final Instructions should be at least this good, though 🙂
  • Item

    Read Ch. 13 – Evaluating & Testing Documents

    You will create a Test Plan to evaluate your instructions. Our Test Plan will be a very condensed, simplistic version of a Usability Study. However, it’s still important for the real world (e.g., your future careers) that you understand more about Usability Evaluations / Tests than I will ask you to apply on your Test Plan. As you read Ch. 13, pay close attention to the meaning of these terms/ concepts, which RC9 will cover:

    • Usability
    • Guided Evaluations
    • User Testing in a Controlled Setting vs. Testing Documents in Context
    • Interpreting and Reporting Your Findings
  • Item

    Test Plan PowerPoint & Test Plan Template

    Attached Files:

    • The Test Plan PowerPoint lesson breaks down the parts of the Test Plan Template, which is also attached here. Use the PowerPoint to help you complete the Test Plan.
    • Use the Test Plan Template – do not create your own!
    • The only items you need to change in the template are in [BRACKETS, CAPITAL LETTERS, AND GREEN].
    • Only change the items indicated – do not fill out the Test Notes or complete the User Survey yet. We will do that in the next phase of the project (after you submit your Draft + Test Plan)

About Psychology three papers

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Module 1

Psychology is a contemporary science. Listed below are several recent papers. For the first part of this assignment, choose two papers to briefly summarize in a paragraph each, focusing on the contribution each makes to psychological knowledge in general.

The second part of the paper should be a discussion of the contributions and limitations of the field of psychology in our general knowledge. In addition, please discuss the follow;

  • What can we expect to learn in the future?
  • What are the possible problems we may face with psychology in the future?

This paper should be 2-3 pages in length and use APA formatting (cover page, paper body formatting, citations, and references: see Rasmussen’s APA guide in the Resources tab, or by clicking here. Prior to submitting your paper, be sure you proofread your work to check your spelling and grammar. If you use any outside sources, please site those sources in APA citation format.

Ponder, J. D., & Haridakis, P. (2015). Selectively social politics: The differing roles of media use on political discussion. Mass Communication & Society, 18(3), 281-302. doi:10.1080/15205436.2014.940977

Edlund, J. E. (2016). Invited editorial: Let’s do it again: A call for replications in Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research. Psi Chi Journal Of Psychological Research, 21(1), 59-61.

Edlund, J. E. (2016). Invited editorial: Let’s do it again: A call for replications in Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research. Psi Chi Journal Of Psychological Research, 21(1), 59-61.

Wolters, C. A., & Hussain, M. (2015). Investigating grit and its relations with college students’ self-regulated learning and academic achievement. Metacognition And Learning, 10(3), 293-311. doi:10.1007/s11409-014-9128-9.

Module 2

The scientific method allows us to pose questions, test questions, and analyze results. Through observation and research we begin to understand the world around us. Consider research you have read about or been a part of and analyze the following in one page:

  • Was the Scientific method followed? How?
  • What pieces were or were not part of it? (Randomization, study type, placebos, etc.)

For the second part, present a research project you would like to propose in approximately one page.

  • How can it help us learn about basic principles of behavior?
  • How can you use the scientific method to find and address possible problems in your research design?

This paper should be 2pages in length and use APA formatting (cover page, paper body formatting, citations, and references: see Rasmussen’s APA guide in the Resources tab, or by clicking here . Prior to submitting your paper, be sure you proofread your work to check your spelling and grammar. If you use any outside sources, please site those sources in APA citation format.

Module 3

To demonstrate your mastery of this competency, you should

  • Identify 3-4 key principles that govern human and animal behavior.
  • Apply these principles to your own life. (e.g. How can you see them in daily life?)
  • How do they enhance interactions between individuals and among societal groups?

This paper should be 2-3 pages in length and use APA formatting (cover page, paper body formatting, citations, and references

Module 5

Psychological principles are theories and beliefs about major areas of our lives, like cognitions, intelligence, social groups, habit, behavior, and many others. Let’s explore how we identify and utilize psychological principles in daily life. In a 2 page paper, please analyze the following:

  • How do psychological principles affect the study of the behavior of individuals and groups?
  • What are the parameters of behavioral deviance and its various therapies?
  • How do psychological principles affect the study of individual differences?
  • Last, explain the role of psychology in such areas as industry, complex organizations, law, and education.

This paper should be 2-3 pages in length and use APA formatting (cover page, paper body formatting, citations, and references

Module 6

Researchers must protect participants and be aware of appropriate methods for obtaining information. What ethical considerations are important to research? In about 2 pages, write an analysis of the ethical concerns in the 3 diverse psychological research studies below. Be sure to include a paragraph of overall ethical consideration.

This paper should be 2-3 pages in length and use APA formatting (cover page, paper body formatting, citations, and references: see Rasmussen’s APA guide in the Resources tab, or by clicking here. Prior to submitting your paper, be sure you proofread your work to check your spelling and grammar. If you use any outside sources, please cite those sources in APA citation format.

Haslam, S. A., & Reicher, S. D. (2012). Contesting the ‘nature’ of conformity: What Milgram and Zimbardo’s studies really show. Plos Biology, 10(11), doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.1001426

Larsen, K. S. (1974). Conformity in the Asch experiment. The Journal Of Social Psychology, 94(2), 303-304. doi:10.1080/00224545.1974.9923224

Mischel, W., Ayduk, O., Berman, M. G., Casey, B. J., Gotlib, I. H., Jonides, J., & … Shoda, Y. (2011). ‘Willpower’ over the life span: Decomposing self-regulation. Social Cognitive And Affective Neuroscience, 6(2), 252-256. doi:10.1093/scan/nsq081

Assignment 2: “Creating an FAQ for a Website”

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Assignment 2: “Creating an FAQ for a Website”

Review

the Strayer University Website to find an opportunity to write a FAQ

that does not exist but would be useful to an intended audience. You

will format the document as if it would be going on the Website, but you

will write the document in Microsoft Word or equivalent word processing

software.

Write a one to two (1-2) page FAQ sheet for the

intended audience and purpose. On a separate page within the same

document, write a paragraph that identifies the intended audience and

purpose of the FAQ sheet you have created. (Submit one document in total

with both components included.) Your assignment cannot be graded

without this analysis. In your document, you should:

Match the intended audience and purpose for situation and tone.
Format FAQ Web page(s) accurately and according to the details in the textbook.
Ensure that content is measured, concise, and applicable.
Craft a document that is easy to read.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
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 and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Illustrate the relationship between how audience characteristics match the context of technical writing.
Explain ideas in proper format using accurate details and relevant examples.
Use syntax, tone, and word choice appropriate to technical communications.
Employ correct Edited Standard Written English (ESWE).
Use technology and information resources to research issues in technical writing.
Write clearly and concisely about technical writing using proper writing mechanics

Discussion 1

“Just the Facts, Ma’am” Please respond to the following:

From the e-Activity, assess how well the news release follows the inverted triangle approach. Be sure to provide the date, title, and the company which released the news.
Create a best practice to determine how many facts are essential when writing a summary for an informative report.

Discussion 2

“Investigative Reports” Please respond to the following:

Assess what makes reading investigative reports difficult or fatiguing or both. Then, recommend how a writer can address your findings.
Analyze the parts of investigative reports to determine what part you feel is the most critical that could often be miscommunicated. Explain your reason(s).