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Discussion: Inductive and deductive reasoning
Discussion: Inductive and deductive reasoning
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After viewing the television program and completing the assigned readings, you should be able to:
1. Compare inductive and deductive reasoning.
2. Define the concept, “problem”, in information processing terms and describe some ways to improve problem-solving abilities.
3. Discuss the “historical roots of methods for revealing mental processes.”
4. Describe the study of language production.
5. Explain how ambiguity in language can be resolved.
6. Give several examples of how context influences language and understanding.
7. Explain the role of visual imagery in cognition.
8. Discuss the importance of prototypes and schemas in cognition.
9. Describe what we know about the relation between cognition and brain activity.
Objective 11
After viewing the television program and completing the assigned readings, you should be able to:
1. Describe contrasting views of why human thinking is irrational and prone to error.
2. Explain the notions of heuristic thinking and analytical thinking.
3. Compare definitions of problem solving and decision making.
4. Describe the anchoring bias, availability heuristic, and representativeness heuristic.
5. Discuss why the way a problem is framed can influence a decision.
6. Define decision aversion.
7. Describe how risk affects decision making.
8. Describe at least one way in which memory and decision making can affect each other.
Objective 12
After viewing the television program and completing the assigned readings, you should be able to:
1. Compare emotion and motivation and describe their interrelationships.
2. Describe three theories concerning the sources of motivation.
3. Discuss some of the forces that drive the motivation to eat.
4. Describe some of the factors behind the motivation for sex.
5. Define the need for achievement.
6. Outline the attributions for success and failure in terms of a locus of control orientation.
7. Describe the major theories of emotion and the universality of its expression.
8. Describe the relationship between physical states and the experience of emotions.

Assignment: FHEA Exam Followup
Assignment: FHEA Exam Followup
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In Week 3 you completed the Fitzgerald University Exit Comprehensive Exam (FHEA) and you should have received your results. This exam is an example of the certification exam you may be required to take in order to be licensed as a Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) in your state (Texas). Your results from the exam may reflect how you would do in the actual certification exam.
Also, remember this 3-hour exam (FHEA) was your Spring 2018 – Psychiatric Mental Health NP – Exit Exam that is required this quarter session before you can graduate in May, 2018.
In this Assignment, you will develop a plan of action to address any areas of the exam where you may have scored less than acceptable.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
· Develop plan of action for certification exam preparation
To prepare for this Assignment:
· Develop plan of action for certification exam preparation
In 1 page:
Based on your results (64%) from the FHEA Exam, develop a plan of action, including an academic study plan, which will help you maintain your areas of strength and address the areas that need improvement, and help you prepare for the Certification Exam. Address each area of the exam including:
· Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing
· Independent Practice Competencies
· Professional Role and Policy
N:B PLEASE INCLUDE INTRODUCTION, CONCLUSION AND REFERENCES LESS 5 YEARS OLD
“Please, this assignment is needed back in 12 hours from time of accepting the Bid, and not the DUE DATE”
Resources
(www.fhea.com)

Discussion: Sociological imagination
Discussion: Sociological imagination
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Choose one of the following questions:
1. Social life can be interpreted from one of the three major theoretical frameworks or perspectives. Describe the major points of each framework/perspective and discuss which perspective you think provides a more accurate or complete view of the social world and why.
2. What does it mean to have a “sociological imagination?” How does this relate to what Mills refers to as private troubles and public issues? Share an example of an issue that might be considered by sociologists to be both a private trouble as well as a public issue. [Hint: How do media and/or culture link private troubles and public issues, OR make private troubles become public issues? Look to chapter 3 for support]
The Week 1 Forum meets the following course objectives:
Apply a sociological perspective to the social world
Analyze contemporary social issues using the sociological imagination and use sociological theories and concepts to analyze everyday life.
Describe culture and socialization.
Instructions for all Forums:
Each week, learners will post one initial post per week. This post must demonstrate comprehension of the course materials, the ability to apply that knowledge in the real world. Learners will engage with the instructor and peers throughout the learning week. To motivate engaged discussion, posts are expected to be on time with regular interaction throughout the week. All posts should demonstrate college level writing skills. To promote vibrant discussion as we would in a face to face classroom, formatted citations and references are not required. Quotes should not be used at all, or used sparingly. If you quote a source quotation marks should be used and an APA formatted citation and reference provided.
Points
Exemplary (100%)
Accomplished (85%)
Developing (75%)
Beginning (65%)
Not Participating (0%)
Comprehension of course materials
4
Initial post demonstrates rich comprehension of course materials. Detailed use of terminology or examples learned in class. If post includes opinion, it is supported with evaluated evidence. Initial post demonstrates clear comprehension of course materials. Use of terminology or examples learned in class. If post includes opinion, it is supported with evaluated evidence. Initial post demonstrates some comprehension of course materials. Specific terminology or examples learned in class may be incorrect or incomplete. Post may include some opinion without evaluated evidence. Initial post does not demonstrate comprehension of course materials. Specific terminology or examples learned in class are not included. Post is opinion based without evaluated evidence. No posting, post is off topic, post does not meet minimum criteria for demonstrating beginning level of comprehension. Post may be plagiarized, or use a high percentage of quotes that prevent demonstration of student’s comprehension.
Real world application of knowledge
2
Initial post demonstrates that the learner can creatively and uniquely apply the concepts and examples learned in class to a personal or professional experience from their life or to a current event. Initial post demonstrates that the learner can apply the concepts and examples learned in class to a personal or professional experience from their life or to a current event. Initial post does not clearly demonstrate that the learner can apply the concepts and examples learned in class. Unclear link between the concepts and examples learned in class to personal or professional experience or to a current event. Initial post does not demonstrate that the learner can apply the concepts and examples learned in class. No link to a personal or professional experience or to a current event is made in the post. No posting, post is off topic, post does not meet minimum criteria for demonstrating beginning level of application. Post may be plagiarized, or use a high percentage of quotes that prevent demonstration of student’s ability to apply comprehension.
Active Forum Engagement and Presence
3
Learner posts 4+ different days in the learning week.
Replies to at least one response from a classmate or instructor on the learner’s initial post to demonstrate the learner is reading and considering classmate responses to their ideas.
Posts two or more 100+ word responses to initial posts of classmates. Posts motivate group discussion and contributes to the learning community by doing 2+ of the following:
offering advice or strategy
posing a question,
providing an alternative point-of-view,
acknowledging similar experiences
sharing a resource
Learner posts 3 different days in the learning week.
Posts two 100+ word responses to initial posts of classmates. Posts motivate group discussion and contribute to the learning community by doing 2+ of the following:
offering advice or strategy
posing a question,
providing an alternative point-of-view,
acknowledging similar experiences
sharing a resource
Learner posts 2 different days in the learning week.
Posts one 100+ word response to initial post of classmate. Post motivates group discussion and contributes to the learning community by doing 1 of the following:
offering advice or strategy
posing a question,
providing an alternative point-of-view,
acknowledging similar experiences
sharing a resource
Learner posts 1 day in the learning week.
Posts one 100+ word response to initial post of classmate. Post does not clearly motivate group discussion or clearly contribute to the learning community.
Responses do not:
offering advice or strategy
posing a question,
providing an alternative point-of-view,
acknowledging similar experiences
sharing a resource
Learner posts 1 day in the learning week, or posts are not made during the learning week and therefore do not contribute to or enrich the weekly conversation.
No peer responses are made. One or more peer responses of low quality (“good job, I agree”) may be made.
Writing skills
1
Post is 250+ words. All posts reflect widely accepted academic writing protocols like using capital letters, cohesive sentences, and no texting language. Dialogue is also polite and respectful of different points of view. Post is 250+ words. The majority of posts reflect widely-accepted academic writing protocols like using capital letters, cohesive sentences, and no texting language. Dialogue is polite and respectful of different points of view. Post is 175+ words. The majority of posts reflect widely-accepted academic writing protocols like using capital letters (“I am” not “i am”), cohesive sentences, and no texting language. Dialogue may not be respectful of different points of view. Post is 150+ words. The majority of the forum communication ignores widely-accepted academic writing protocols like capital letters, cohesive sentences, and texting; Dialogue may not be respectful of different points of view. No posting, post is off topic and does not meet minimum criteria for demonstrating beginning level of comprehension.
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Assignment: loop of Henle
Assignment: loop of Henle
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Question 1
A 2-year-old male is diagnosed with Wilms tumor Which of the following clinical conditions is often associated with this disease?
a. Cystic disease of the liver
b. Aniridia
c. Anemia
d. Hypothyroidism
Question 2
A nurse is preparing to teach about the loop of Henle Which information should be included? The descending segment of the loop of Henle primarily allows for:
a. Sodium secretion
b. Potassium secretion
c. Hydrogen ion reabsorption
d. Water reabsorption
Question 3
A nurse is describing the trigone Which information should be included? The trigone is defined as:
a. The orifice of the ureter
b. The inner area of the kidney
c. A triangular area between the openings of the two ureters and the urethra
d. The three divisions of the loop of Henle
Question 4
When the nurse discusses the glomerulus and Bowman capsule together, it is referred to as the renal:
a. Corpuscle
b. Capsule
c. Medulla
d. Pyramid
Question 5
A 5-year-old male was diagnosed with glomerulonephritisHistory reveals that he had an infection 3 weeks before the onset of this condition The infection was most likely located in the:
a. bone.
b. gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
c. respiratory tract.
d. ear.
Question 6
A 75-year-old male reports to his primary care provider loss of urine with cough, sneezing, or laughing Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart?
a. Urge incontinence
b. Stress incontinence
c. Overflow incontinence
d. Functional incontinence
Question 7
A nurse observes on the chart that a patient is admitted with Wilms tumors A nurse knows the tumors are found in the:
a. kidneys.
b. ureters.
c. bladder.
d. urethra.
Question 8
A 35-year-old female was severely burned and is hospitalized She is now suffering from acute tubular necrosis (ATN) Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart?
a. Prerenal
b. Intrarenal
c. Extrarenal
d. Postrenal
Question 9
A 24-year-old female is diagnosed with renal calculus that is causing obstruction Which of the following symptoms would she most likely experience?
a. Anuria
b. Hematuria
c. Pyuria
d. Flank pain
Question 10
If a nurse wants to obtain the best estimate of renal function, which test should the nurse monitor?
a. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
b. Circulating antidiuretic hormone (ADH) levels
c. Volume of urine output
d. Urine-specific gravity
Question 11
While planning care for a patient who has acute pyelonephritis A nurse recalls the most common condition associated with the development of acute pyelonephritis is:
a. Cystitis
b. Renal cancer
c. Urinary tract obstruction
d. Nephrotic syndrome
Question 12
When a nurse is preparing to teach about urine, which information should the nurse include? Just before entering the ureter, urine passes through the:
a. Collecting duct
b. Renal pelvis
c. Urethra
d. Major calyx
Question 13
When a patient’s renal system secretes rennin, what effect will that cause in the body? It causes the direct activation of:
a. Angiotensin I
b. Angiotensin II
c. Antidiuretic hormone
d. Aldosterone
Question 14
Anemia accompanies chronic renal failure because of:
a. Blood loss via the urine
b. Renal insensitivity to vitamin D
c. Inadequate production of erythropoietin
d. Inadequate retention of serum iron
Question 15
A 4-year-old male is diagnosed with nephrotic syndromeWhich of the following assessment findings accompanies this condition?
a. Proteinuria
b. Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
c. Hematuria
d. Sodium loss
Question 16
A 19-year-old female was involved in a motor vehicle accident during which she sustained a closed head injury She is now experiencing detrusor sphincter dyssynergia Which of the following is the most beneficial medication treatment?
a. Alpha blocker
b. Beta blocker
c. Vasodilator
d. Diuretic
Question 17
A 30-year-old male is demonstrating hematuria with red blood cell casts and proteinuria exceeding 3 to 5 g/day, with albumin being the major protein The most probable diagnosis the nurse will see documented on the chart is:
a. cystitis.
b. chronic pyelonephritis.
c. acute glomerulonephritis.
d. renal calculi.
Question 18
A 25-year-old female is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction While planning care, the nurse realizes that the patient is expected to have hydronephrosis and a decreased glomerular filtration rate caused by:
a. decreased renal blood flow.
b. decreased peritubular capillary pressure.
c. dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces proximal to a blockage.
d. stimulation of antidiuretic hormone.
Question 19
A 15-year-old female presents with flank pain, irritability, malaise, and fever Tests reveal glomerulonephritis When the parents ask what could have caused this, how should the nurse respond?
a. poststreptococcal infection
b. nephropathy
c. nephrotic syndrome
d. potter syndrome
Question 20
A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with renal failure While the nurse is reviewing lab results, which of the following lab values would be most consistent with this diagnosis?
a. Elevated plasma creatinine level
b. Decreased plasma potassium level
c. Metabolic alkalosis
d. Increased urea clearance
Question 21
While planning care for a patient with renal calculi, the nurse remembers the most important factor in renal calculus formation is:
a. urine pH.
b. body temperature.
c. gender.
d. serum mineral concentrations.
Question 22
A 30-year-old male is demonstrating hematuria with red blood cell casts and proteinuria exceeding 3 to 5 g/day, with albumin being the major protein The most probable diagnosis the nurse will see documented on the chart is:
a. cystitis.
b. chronic pyelonephritis.
c. acute glomerulonephritis.
d. renal calculi.
Question 23
A 55-year-old male presents reporting urinary retentionTests reveal that he has a lower urinary tract obstruction Which of the following is of most concern to the nurse?
a. vesicoureteral reflux and pyelonephritis
b. formation of renal calculi
c. glomerulonephritis
d. increased bladder compliance
Question 24
The urologist is teaching about the nephrons that determine the concentration of the urine The urologist is discussing the _____ nephrons
a. Juxtamedullary
b. Midcortical
c. Cortical
d. Medullary
Question 25
A 42-year-old female is diagnosed with chronic renal failure, and the nurse is discussing dietary treatment Which information indicates the nurse understands dietary regimen? Treatment includes restricting:
a. Fats
b. Complex carbohydrates
c. Proteins
d. Sugars
Question 26
When a newborn is admitted with urinary tract infections (UTIs), which type of infection will the nurse look for in the newborn?
a. blood-borne infections
b. infections caused by bacteria from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract
c. yeast infections
d. viral infections
Question 27
A nurse is reviewing urinalysis results and notices glucose is present in the urine A nurse realizes glucose will be excreted in the urine when:
a. The maximum rate of glucose filtration is achieved
b. The carrier molecules have reached their maximum
c. Glucose is consumed
d. The ability of the kidneys to regulate blood glucose is lost
Question 28
A 42-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle accident during which he loses a lot of blood The nurse realizes he is in acute renal failure caused by:
a. kidney stones
b. immune complex deposition in the glomerulus
c. inadequate renal blood flow
d. obstruction of the proximal tubule
Question 29
On average the kidneys receive approximately _____ of the cardiac output
a. 10-14%
b. 15-19%
c. 20-25%
d. 26-35%
Question 30
When a nurse is checking the urinalysis, plasma proteins should be absent from the urine because:
a. all filtered proteins are subsequently reab-sorbed.
b. the texture of the covering surrounding plasma proteins interferes with reabsorp-tion.
c. filtered proteins are subsequently degrad-ed before elimination.
d. the negative charge of the glomerular fil-tration membrane repels the plasma pro-teins.
Question 31
A 3-year-old female presents with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), fever, poor growth and development, and feeding problemsTests reveal a retrograde flow of urine from the urinary bladder into the ureters When giving report to the oncoming shift, the nurse will call this condition:
a. vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)
b. vesicourethral reflux
c. vesicoureteral influx
d. hydronephrosis
Question 32
A 6-year-old male is experiencing urine reflux from the urinary bladder into a grossly dilated ureter and calyces He was diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux This condition would be graded:
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV
Question 33
A 35-year-old hypertensive male begins taking a diureticWhich of the following common side effects of this medication should the nurse monitor?
a. Hypokalemia
b. Hyponatremia
c. Increased uric acid secretion
d. Hypermagnesemia
Question 34
A 27-year-old male has a severe kidney obstruction leading to removal of the affected kidney Which of the following would the nurse expect to occur?
a. atrophy of the remaining kidney
b. compensatory hypertrophy of the remaining kidney
c. dysplasia in the remaining kidney
d. renal failure
Question 35
When a child is admitted with acute renal failure, a clinician realizes the most common cause of acute renal failure is:
a. glomerulonephritis.
b. obstruction.
c. nephrotic syndrome.
d. hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
Question 36
A 7-year-old male presents to his primary care provider for incontinence His mother indicates that he has never been continent Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart?
a. Nocturnal enuresis
b. Diurnal enuresis
c. Primary enuresis
d. Secondary enuresis
Question 37
While turning a patient with chronic renal failure, which principle should the nurse recall? Bone fractures are a risk factor in chronic renal failure because:
a. calcium is lost in the urine
b. osteoblast activity is excessive
c. the kidneys fail to activate vitamin D
d. autoantibodies to calcium molecules develop
Question 38
A 56-year-old male presents with flank pain and polyuriaTests reveal that he has an enlarged prostate Which of the following types of renal failure should the nurse monitor for as it is the most likely to occur?
a. prerenal
b. intrarenal
c. extrarenal
d. postrenal
Question 39
A 15-year-old male was diagnosed with pharyngitis Eight days later he developed acute glomerulonephritis While reviewing the culture results, which of the following is the most likely cause of this disease?
a. Kelbsiella
b. human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
c. genital herpes virus
d. group A B-hemolytic streptococcus
Question 40
A 29-year-old female presents with cloudy urine, flank pain, hematuria, and fever Which of the following does the nurse suspect the patient is most likely experiencing?
a. acute cystitis
b. renal calculi
c. chronic renal failure
d. postrenal renal failure

Assignment: Social Media Campaign
Assignment: Social Media Campaign
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Introduction:
Part of cultural competency is advocating for sensitive patient populations with regard to health issues or needed improvements in the community. A big part of advocacy is uncovering effective stories discovered in your community assessment. Equally important is understanding how to broadcast your discoveries to the larger community. In our society today, social media is a powerful leveraging tool to get a story out, build support, and demonstrate advocacy.
Requirements:
Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. Use the Turnitin Originality Report available in Taskstream as a guide for this measure of originality.
You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.
Part 1: Field Experience Project Submission
Note: Your timelog must be submitted with your assessment. If both are not submitted at the same time, your task may be returned to you without evaluation.
A. Submit a completed “Community Health Field Experience Timelog” by doing the following:
1. Include the date of each activity.
2. Include a brief description of each activity.
3. Include the name of the contact person, a working phone number, and a full physical address.
Note: If an email address is available for the contact person, you may choose to include it.
4. Include the number of hours spent on each activity (not including preparation time).
5. Describe how each activity relates to your selected Field Experience topic.
6. Record a total of 90 hours that meet each of the following requirements:
? 65 student planned activity hours based on the attached “Field Experience Activities List”
? a maximum of five individual interview hours (i.e., no more than five interviews, no more than one hour per interview)
? no prep time hours (i.e., prep time is not to be included in reported hours)
Note: If your timelog is returned from evaluation, you are required to do an addendum. Please use the link below to access the DocuSign addendum document. Both the original timelog and the addendum timelog must be submitted with the task.
Note: Random audits and verification of time log activities do occur. Violation of the WGU Code of Student Conduct or the Academic Authenticity Policy could result in disciplinary action.
Part 2: Social Media Campaign
Note: The “CDCynergy” web link provided in the web links section below may be useful in completing your social media campaign. The use of this web link is optional, i.e., not required.
B. Write your community health nursing diagnosis statement.
1. Explain how the health concern from your community health nursing diagnostic statement is linked to a health inequity or health disparity within the target population.
a. Discuss the primary community resources and primary prevention resources currently in place to address the health concern.
b. Discuss the underlying causes of the health concern.
2. Discuss the evidence-based practice associated with the Field Experience topic.
a. Identify data about the selected Field Experience topic from the local (e.g., county), state- Florida, and/or national level.
C. Develop a community health nursing social media campaign strategy that will convey your health message and address the Field Experience topic by doing the following:
1. Describe your social media campaign objective.
2. Recommend two population-focused social marketing interventions and justify how each would improve the health message related to your selected Field Experience topic.
3. Describe a social media platform you would use that is appropriate for communicating with the target population-Adults
a. Discuss the benefits of the selected social media platform in supporting preventative healthcare.
4. Discuss how the target population will benefit from your health message.
D. Describe best practices for implementing social media tools for health marketing.
E. Create a social media campaign implementation plan by doing the following:
1. Describe stakeholder roles and responsibilities in implementing the plan.
2. Discuss potential public and private partnerships that could be formed to aid in the implementation of your campaign.
3. Create a specific timeline for implementing your campaign.
4. Explain how you will evaluate the effectiveness of the campaign.
5. Discuss the costs of implementing your campaign.
F. Reflect on how social media marketing supports the community health nurse’s efforts to promote healthier populations.
1. Reflect on how your social media campaign could apply to your future nursing practice.
G. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
H. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

Assignment: Premature ejaculation
Assignment: Premature ejaculation
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(1 pts.) Ann and John are experiencing sexual difficulties; specifically, John suffers from premature ejaculation, a common dysfunction. Dr. Kaplan would look for
A) physical dysfunctions.
B) physical stressors, psychological problems, and relationship difficulties.
C) relationship problems in the marriage.
D) low hormone levels in John.
# 1.74
(1 pts.) A typical behavioral cycle among exhibitionists includes the following stages:
A) insult, depression, restoration of self-esteem by exposing, shame.
B) exposing, shame, depression.
C) substance abuse, exposing, shame, depression.
D) substance abuse, shame, restoration of self-esteem by exposing.
# 1.75
(1 pts.) Joe is a rapist who goes out drinking before committing a rape. His drinking is a means of
A) lowering his inhibitions.
B) blocking painful memories.
C) breaking his regular response cycle.
D) engaging in preparatory behaviors.
# 1.76
(1 pts.) In contrast to desire disorders, _____ disorders involve people who want to engage in sex but cannot.
A) psychogenic
B) orgasmic
C) arousal
D) functional
# 1.77
(1 pts.) Dr. Carson says that much of what we refer to as deviant sexuality involves elements of
A) homosexuality.
B) sado-masochism.
C) power, aggression, and domination.
D) immature development.
# 1.78
(1 pts.) On a regular basis, Anthony is unable to satisfactorily participate in sexual activities and has lost the ability and the desire to have sex. This is considered
A) an arousal problem.
B) an orgasmic dysfunction.
C) a sexual performance problem.
D) a sexual dysfunction.
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(1 pts.) Hypomania is
A) a mild form of mania.
B) a severe form of mania with psychotic features.
C) a severe form of mania without psychotic features
D) mania-making depression.
# 1.80
(1 pts.) The risk of suicide is greatest in which of the following?
A) a mild depression
B) a manic phase of bipolar disorder
C) a stuporous depression
D) a severe depression
# 1.81
(1 pts.) In the case of the mood disorders, therapists can expect to be consulted by
A) men and women in equal numbers.
B) more men than women.
C) more women than men.
D) more men with depression and more women with bipolar disorder.

Assignment: Agency Presentation
Assignment: Agency Presentation
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Various agencies contribute to the social services offered in social work practice. Although the goal of many social work agencies may appear the same—to offer social services to clients who need them—each agency provides a unique approach or opportunity to deliver those needs.
Various agencies contribute to the social services offered in social work practice. Although the goal of many social work agencies may appear the same—to offer social services to clients who need them—each agency provides a unique approach or opportunity to deliver those needs.
Various agencies contribute to the social services offered in social work practice. Although the goal of many social work agencies may appear the same—to offer social services to clients who need them—each agency provides a unique approach or opportunity to deliver those needs.
As a future social worker, understanding the position of your agency in reference to the world of social work practice might provide valuable perspectives for applying your professional skills.
For this Assignment, research the agency you are working with for your field education experience. Examine the characteristics of your agency in reference to the field of social work and the types of services offered to clients.
The Assignment (8–10 PowerPoint slides):
Create an Agency (military mental health clinic) PowerPoint Presentation that includes the following:
o A definition of the characteristics of the population(s) served by your agency: (Serve the military population)
o A description of the sources of funding for your agency: (Funded through the Department of Defense)
o An explanation of the agency’s mission statement and a comparison to your agency learning agreement: (Agency mission statement is to “deliver human weapon systems to combatant commanders)
o A description of the organizational structure of your agency
Support your Assignment with specific references (3-4) to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.
Mctighe, J. P. (2011). Teaching the use of self through the process of clinical supervision. Clinical Social Work Journal, 39(3),301–307.

Discussion: Introduction to Humanities
Discussion: Introduction to Humanities
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The early Middle Ages in Europe took shape under the reign of Charlemagne, the Frankish king who unified Western Europe into one Christian empire. To recreate the Roman imperial ideal, Charlemagne fostered a renaissance of learning and the arts. At Carolingian courts and abbeys, the arts of manuscript illustra- tion, ivory carving, and metalwork produced a rich “culture of the book.” Charlemagne built a fine palace at Aachen, including a chapel modeled consciously after Byzantine imperial churches. After his death, Charlemagne’s European empire disintegrated under the force of Muslim and Norse invasions. Discussion: Introduction to Humanities
A medieval artistic style, called the Romanesque, developed under the tenth-century reign of the Ottonian emperors in Germany and the powerful abbots of ClunyThe Romanesque style appealed to the Ottonians’ desire for churches of imperial gran- deur, while also accommodating the Cluniacs’ monastic ceremo- nies. Other Romanesque churches were primarily shrines for pil- grims. As seen in Gislebertus’ decoration at Autun and at the sumptuous church at Vezelay, the Romanesque style encouraged a lively and accomplished art of sculpture.
A feudal system emerged to govern medieval Europe, which was ruled by a land-holding class of warrior knights. The feudal estate, encompassing both nobles and peasants, was the center of communal life. Feudalism also fostered the medieval code of chivalry, which required that knights be loyal to their lord and courteous to ladies. The fusion of medieval Christianity and feu- dalism is illustrated in the epic poem The Song of Rolond and the Bayeux Tapestry. Muslim rule brought a remarkable coexis- tence of Muslims, Jews, and Christians. Muslim Spain fostered a lively intellectual culture and artistic achievements such as the Alhambra palace.
Both medieval music and drama evolved from the Catholic Mass. The increasing complexity of Gregorian chant required a system for teaching and writing music. The most important innovations of musical notation, including the first musical staff are attribut- ed to Guido of Arezzo. In Germany, the charismatic Hildegard of Bingen translated her mystic religious vision into compelling songs in praise of the Virgin Mary. The impulse to dramatize liturgical music and Bible stories eventually led to a vigorous sacred drama. As music-dramas grew more theatrical, Church authorities finally excluded them from the churches.
One of the strongest forces in medieval life was Christian monas- ticism, the practice of living in spiritual solitude. Followers of the monastic ideal took vows of poverty, celibacy, and obedience, withdrawing to the sheltered community of the cloister. Monastic
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orders built elaborate complexes to house hundreds of monks and nuns. Monasteries were centers of intellectual activity, where ancient manuscripts were copied and studied. The cloistered scholar Hrotsvit of Gandersheim drew on Roman models to cre- ate the first Christian literary drama.
The conservatism of medieval Christianity did not suppress the rise of urban schools, where philosophers taught new methods of theological argument and analysis. The most popular teacher from these schools was Peter Abelard, famous for his love affair with Heloise as well as his daring challenges to the established wisdom. By the twelfth century, the authority of feudalism and monasticism was being challenged by new forces in European life.
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Multiple Choice Questions (Circle the correct answer)
1) The technique of interlace is associated with what topic or term?
a. the rise of feudalism b. Hiberno-Saxon manuscript illumination c. musical notation d. Romanesque sculpture
2) What Norman leader won a military victory at the Battle of Hastings that is celebrated in the Bayeux Tapestry?
a. Charles Martel b. William the Conqueror c. Charlemagne d. Constantine
3) Which of these is best cited as an example of the Romanesque style?
a. Book of Kells b. bronze doors of Hildesheim c. Bayeux Tapestry d. Utrecht Psalter
4) What phrase best describes John the Scot’s (or Erigena’s) book On Nature? a. a Neoplatonic study of categories of being b. the account of a medieval pilgrim’s journey c. an important tract in the nominalist debate d. an epic reflecting chivalric and military values
5) What kind of scene would most likely be depicted in a stone mural of the Classic Maya period?
a. the birth of the Buddha b. Norman cavalry in battle c. the crucifixion of Christ d. ritual blood sacrifice
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6) Which statement most accurately describes the clef?
a. established the key note of a musical staff b. a medieval system of four-note chords c. first arose in Muslim Spain d. a song usually accompanied by an organ
7) In what pursuit is solmization useful or important?
a. medieval combat b. musical education c. Romanesque architecture d. the chanson de geste
8) Who was recruited from an English monastery to head Charlemagne’s palace school at Aachen?
a. Alcuin of York b. Pope Gregory c. Count Roland d. William the Conqueror
9) Which describes distinguishing feature(s) of the medieval Romanesque style in architecture?
a. a rectangular nave without transept b. exteriors decorated with marble and bronze c. highly decorated domed interiors d. rounded arches and barrel vaults
10) Which medieval work contained advice to the Jewish faithful, including instructions for pious charity?
a. the rule of St. Benedict b. Abelard’s Sic et Non (For and Against) c. Moses Maimonides’ Guide for the Perplexed d. Hrotsvit’s religious dramas
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Assignment: Abuse and Neglect
Assignment: Abuse and Neglect
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Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse can have a devastating impact on a child and his or her family members. Social workers need to understand how to recognize and respond to cases of abuse expertly and efficiently. With an empathetic and helpful social worker, victims/survivors of abuse can take their first step onto the long road toward healing. For this Assignment, read the case study Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon and then consider what you would do if you were a social worker and had to report a parent of suspected child abuse. Assignment: Abuse and Neglect
· Submit a 2-page paper in which you review the approach taken by the social worker in Brandon’s case.
· Identify how the social worker might have used the ecological model to understand Brandon’s situation based on a person-in-environment perspective.
· Explain the use of the ecological model in this case on micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
Describe strengths the social worker may have missed in assessing Brandon and his mother.
· Review the challenges that the social worker identifies and explain the impact the abuse could have had on Brandon had his strengths not been identified and addressed. Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer.
References (use 2 or more)
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Foundation year. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].
Roose, R., & De Bie, M. (2008). Children’s rights: A challenge for social work. International Social Work, 51(1), 37–46. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016). Understanding human behavior and the social environment (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 4 (pp. 178-253)
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon
Brandon is a 12-year-old, Caucasian male who currently resides with his mother and her boyfriend. Six years ago, Brandon disclosed that his father had repeatedly sexually abused him between the ages of 4 and 6. Brandon’s mother called law enforcement immediately after the disclosure, and his father has been incarcerated since. Brandon has previously participated in therapy to address challenging behaviors, including physical aggression, difficulty following rules at home and school, and using inappropriate language with sexual overtones toward female peers. Brandon and his mother report that they ceased participating in therapy in the past after there was no change in Brandon’s behavior. Brandon’s teachers have suggested that his behaviors are similar to those of peers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but his mother has declined educational or psychological testing because she does not want her son to be labeled and is unsure if she agrees with the use of psychotropic medication with children.
Brandon began attending trauma-focused treatment after demonstrating an increase in argumentative behavior and minor property destruction at home. His mother reported that the majority of undesired behaviors were initiated during interactions with her boyfriend. Brandon’s use of physical aggression has not increased in school; however, a female peer recently reported him for using sexually explicit language toward her. Brandon admitted to using inappropriate language toward the female peer but appeared to have a limited understanding of what the phrases used meant. Brandon’s mother noted during intake that she is concerned that her son will become a violent sexual offender or a pedophile and noted that his use of sexual language was likely the start of sexual behavior problems.
At the beginning of treatment, Brandon reported that he frequently feared for his physical safety but often could not pinpoint what made him feel unsafe. He had searched the Internet to find registered sexual offenders in his neighborhood, and he had begun sleeping with a loaded BB gun under his pillow in case someone entered the home to assault him again. Brandon had flashbacks when trying to fall asleep and described feeling like he was floating outside of his body when he thought of his abuse. He had seen a television show where victims spoke at the parole hearings of their perpetrators, and he spent many hours thinking about what he would say if he went to his father’s parole hearing in 3 years. Brandon felt like he loved his father very much and that his father was a great father except for when he hurt him. Brandon identified wanting to feel less worried, sleep better, and fight less with his mother as primary treatment goals.
I worked with Brandon in both individual and family sessions to address his symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Utilizing the trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy approach, early sessions focused on coping skills and emotional regulation. As Brandon became more comfortable with expressing feelings and utilizing coping skills, he began discussing his sexual abuse history and the ongoing effect this experience had on his life. I met with Brandon’s mother for collateral sessions in order to help her identify and process her own feelings about his abuse and to develop skills to support Brandon through his treatment. Brandon’s mother was provided with psychoeducation regarding childhood sexual abuse, and her belief that her son would become a violent sexual offender as a result of his experience was challenged through cognitive behavioral therapy. She agreed to meet the agency psychiatrist, and after the initial consultation she agreed to have Brandon meet with the doctor. After a psychiatric evaluation, Brandon was prescribed a low dose of antidepressant medication.
Brandon completed a trauma narrative that addressed the details of his sexual abuse experience, his disclosure of the abuse, and the trial and subsequent imprisonment of his father. Brandon included a description of his feelings at each point in his narrative, as well as what he learned in treatment about childhood sexual abuse and coping skills to deal with uncomfortable feelings and impulsivity. Brandon shared his trauma narrative with his mother, who provided a safe and supportive space during this experience through the use of skills learned and practiced during collateral parent sessions. Brandon’s symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress decreased steadily during the course of treatment. After 8 months of sessions and the successful completion of his trauma narrative, the family and I agreed that Brandon was ready to terminate trauma-focused treatment. Brandon continued receiving medication management with a psychiatrist and transitioned into home- and community-based treatment that focused on his ongoing impulsive behaviors.

Assignment: capstone icare paper
Assignment: capstone icare paper
Purpose
The purpose of the iCARE Paper assignment is to explore the concept of interprofessional teams and patient outcomes. Nursing supportive actions of compassion, advocacy, resilience, and evidence-based practice will serve as a way to apply care concepts.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO1: Applies principles of nursing, theories, and the care philosophies to self, colleagues, individuals, families, aggregates and communities throughout the healthcare system. (PO#1)
CO6: Plans clinical practice activities that integrate professional nursing standards in accordance with the Nursing Code of Ethics and the American Nurses’ Association (ANA) standards of practice. (PO#6)
Points
The assignment is worth 200 points.
Due Date
Submit your completed assignment by Sunday end of Week 5 by 11:59 p.m. MT.
Directions
Getting Started: Interprofessional teams are part of practice trends we see developing in all aspects of care delivery. Consider you own work environment (or recent clinical setting).
· For this assignment, consider the concept of interprofessional teamwork and patient outcomes.
· Look to your current workplace as an example. (If you are not currently employed, look to a past workplace or clinical practice area.)
· Apply the components of the iCARE concept to interprofessional teams in a short paper. (Body of the paper to be 3 pages, excluding the title page and references page)
· iCARE components are:
C ompassion
A dvocacy
R esilience
E vidence-Based Practice (EBP)
· How could you contribute to an interprofessional team and patient outcomes through nursing actions of: compassion, advocacy, resilience, and evidence-based practice?
· Select one scholarly nursing article from CINAHL as a resource for your paper. Additional scholarly sources can be used but are optional.
· Use APA format throughout, particularly in citations and on the References page.
· Please paraphrase throughout. One short quote is permitted.
· The prepared paper template is RECOMMENDED for this assignment.
Download the assignment template here:
A short tutorial with tips for completing this assignment may be viewed here:
Elements of iCARE paper
· Title page
· Below are the headings to be used for this assignment.
· Introduction: (No heading needed here in APA) Explain the type of work setting you are discussing and whether interprofessional teams are currently present. If interprofessional teams are present, indicate a team function that could be improved. If interprofessional teams are NOT present, indicate what type of team you think might be possible in the setting.
Describe a nursing action item for each component below that could contribute to: interprofessional team support; how this might impact the culture of your unit or organization; and possible impact on patient outcomes.
· Compassion
· Advocacy
· Resilience
· Evidence-Based Practice
· Summary: Include a summary statement of how iCARE components can support interprofessional teams and patient outcomes. Address how you may be able to influence this process of support for interprofessional teams overall in your unit or organization.
· References page: List any references used in APA format.
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By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment. Please see the grading criteria and rubrics on this page.
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