Author Archive: Yvonne M
Inventions, Innovations And Imports
Use the readings from your Psychological Testing and Assessment text, Embretson’s 2004 article, “The Second Century of Ability Testing: Some Predictions and Speculations,” and additional research to complete this discussion. Research the historical connections and trends in the field of psychology of the following dyads: (1) Sir Francis Galton to James McKeen Cattell, and (2) […]
Annotated Bibliography And Topic Selection Paper
Details: The paper should be 1,500-2,000-words and reflect critical thinking and analysis. Refer to the Academic Writing Guidelines Resource located in the Course Materials section for assistance with this. You must have a minimum of six references to support your research. The references should be taken from the annotated bibliography completed earlier in the course. […]
LASA 2—Exceptionality Presentation
In this course, you have learned about a range of exceptionalities in children. For this assignment, you will have the opportunity to gain a more in-depth understanding of a particular exceptionality. The local public school has asked you to give a presentation to parents or teachers about a specific exceptionality of your choice. The presentation […]
Problem Solving And Critical Thinking
Factors In Favor of and Against Finding “factors for” and “factors against” a position is a versatile tool for critical thinkers. In this assignment, you will practice this technique more formally by examining one of several contemporary issues. Using your readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research methods for creating arguments […]
Collaborative Decision Making Through Shared Governance
Details: Collaborative Decision Making Through Shared Governance. Attend a committee meeting in your healthcare organization. If you are not currently employed in a healthcare setting, you may elect to attend a committee meeting at another company, a community center, a local school, local chamber of commerce or other professional organization. Observe the interactions between committee […]
Public Health Evaluation Models
There are a variety of different public health evaluation models that have been used for planning and evaluating smoking and alcohol abuse, youth violence, chronic illness, and cancerous diseases. Some of the most popular models are the Planning Approach to Community Health (PATCH), Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships, Protocol for Assessing Community Excellence […]
Personal Energy Equation
Step 1. Calculate your BMI and BMR Go to http://www.calculator.net/bmr-calculator.html (age 23, male, 6ft1,150 pounds.) On this website, use the calculators to compute your BMI (Body Mass Index) and your BMR ( basal metabolic rate – the calories you burn just staying alive. Step 2. Compute your AEE (activity energy expenditure) in planned or spontaneous […]
Servant Leadership
Unit 1 A. While servant leadership can be connected to biblical principles and Christianity, it is not exclusively tied to it. In what ways do the principles of servant leadership cross religious and cultural lines? Justify your opinions by providing specific examples. B. Discuss the traits, behaviors, and leadership style you would expect to see […]
Professional Organization Evaluation
Write 550-word summary analyzing three of the core competencies of advanced practice nursing and how they relate to professional organizations and professional development. Consider the following questions in your summary: 1. Why are the selected competencies important? 2. How will mastery of the competencies improve your practice? 3. How can you continue to develop the […]
Prescription Drug Abuse
Use selected health policy issue as the basis for completing this assignment.A policy issued selected: (Prescription drug abuse) Research a professional organization with influence over the health policy issue. Locate at least one academic article focusing on the professional organization’s efforts to effect change on the health policy issue. Contact the organization and ask at […]