Research Assignment: Stimulants and Depressants

Thread: Thoroughly review the research assignment instructions in the Assignments folder before proceeding. Present your subtopic research in accordance with the following:

  • At least 3 peer-reviewed scholarly articles from the JLF Library. Weekly course materials may not be used in this assignment (i.e., textbooks, articles, videos, etc.).
  • At least 3 multimedia sources from the internet from reputable sources (properly credited and referenced)
  • Use of at least 3 Bloom’s Taxonomy skills included, and at least 2 use HOTS.
  • Graduate level writing style (i.e., formal tone, proper grammar, sentence structure, paragraph style and length, and current APA writing format)
  • Current APA format (i.e., citations, references, headings, person tense, writing style, etc.)

Please follow the research instructions
See attached files
Inaba, D. S., & Cohen, W. E. (2014). Uppers, downers, all arounders: Physical and mental effects of psychoactive drugs (8th ed.). Medford, OR: CNS Productions, Inc. ISBN: 9780926544390. Chapters 3-4
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2757631/pdf/nihms58442.pdf

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Environmental Health and Health Effects of Environmental Change 

This assignment will help you evaluate your role with improving/eliminating environmental barriers to health. 

Instructions:

  1. Write a 5-6 page paper on environmental health, the environmental factors that impact health, and your role with improving/eliminating environmental barriers to health. 
  2. In this paper you will apply the material presented in this lesson. 
  3. Be sure to use the resources in the lesson and previous lessons in this module as appropriate. 
  4. Copy/save your results and upload the file by clicking “Browse My Computer” for Attach file. 
  5. View grading rubric.

1.  How much time do you think is appropriate for an APN to spend with a patient and their family on the initial encounter?
2.   do you think communication is being an important and vital process to developing a trusting and therapeutic relationship.
3. Do you think  direct clinical practice is the central competency of the seven core competencies for advanced practice nurses
4.  When confronted with an ethical dilemma, what do you think is the first step to make? Do you consult the team right away?
I need 4 separated word message for each question. Should be at least 120 words for each question. Not need APA format. Only answer the questions. Please must include at least 4 references. one reference for each of the question.

Applying Learning Theory to Life

Prior to beginning work on this activity read all of the required  reading, review the content from weeks one through three, visit the  website http://selfdeterminationtheory.org (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.,  and review the Instructor Guidance. This week you will be discussing  the multiple perspectives about how we learn, based on your developing  knowledge about learning theory, and how it affects your own ability to  perform at desired levels.
Required elements:

  • Explain behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and humanism as applied to learning. Suggested template.
  • Summarizes at least two sub-theories/ideologies within each framework.
    • Examples include:
    • From behaviorism
      • associative learning, classical conditioning, operant Conditioning, conditioning, extinction, and ratio/interval schedules
    • From cognitivism
      • schema theory, memory development, elaboration theory (i.e. Bloom’s  taxonomy), cognitive load theory, and social learning/cognitive theory.
    • From constructivism (conceptions of knowledge are derived from the  process of constructing individual interpretations of one’s experiences)
      • cognitive constructivism, dialectical (social) constructivism, zone of proximal development, and discovery learning
    • From humanism
      • motivational theories of learning (i.e. self-determination theory,  Maslow’s hierarchy of needs), experiential learning, and Steiner  pedagogy or Waldorf education.
    • List and briefly explain a minimum of two theoretically supported  strategies, that we have learned about during the past weeks, that you  think would most help you to increase your own learning success.
    • List and briefly explain a minimum of two theoretically supported  strategies, that we have learned about during the past weeks, that you  think would most help someone in your personal or professional circle.
      • Apply basic methods of psychological research skills to this content  by synthesizing supporting evidence from at least three scholarly  sources from the Ashford University Library that defend the strategies  you have chosen.

The Applying Learning Theory to Life paper

  • Must be  double-spaced and formatted according to APA style as  outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of [paper, project, etc.]
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use headings and sub-headings. See example. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
  • Must use appropriate research methods (e.g. use of the Ashford library) and skeptical inquiry (http://www.criticalthinking.org/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.).to support the content inclusions.
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that introduces what you will be outlining in your paper.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms the learning perspectives/principles and strategies you chose.
  • Must use at least three scholarly sources, all of which must come from the Ashford University Library.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Need help with answers for HCS 552 Week 1 discussion questions. DQ 1: How is health care financed? Do some people pay less than their fair share?   Please be sure to completely answer the question. In order to receive credit, your answer must be at least 150 words and include a scholarly reference and in text citation using APA style. Remember that substantive posts are those that include new information and advance the discussion. While you may also use the textbook as a reference for your answer, the best answers will incorporate information from outside sources. You may also illustrate your point using personal experience but you still need to include a reference. DQ2: Are people with insurance more likely to sustain a financial loss than someone without insurance? Please be sure to completely answer the question. In order to receive credit, your answer must be at least 150 words and include a scholarly reference and in text citation using APA style. Remember that substantive posts are those that include new information and advance the discussion. While you may also use the textbook as a reference for your answer, the best answers will incorporate information from outside sources. You may also illustrate your point using personal experience but you still need to include a reference. DQ 3: Does financial innovation in healthcare improve productivity and consumer welfare the way technological innovation does? Please be sure to completely answer the question. In order to receive credit, your answer must be at least 150 words and include a scholarly reference and in text citation using APA style. Remember that substantive posts are those that include new information and advance the discussion. While you may also use the textbook as a reference for your answer, the best answers will incorporate information from outside sources. You may also illustrate your point using personal experience but you still need to include a reference.

 Write a few sentences (about 100 words) integrating a quote from any of the articles that you will be using in your paper. Be sure to connect your quote to the rest of your sentences. You can do this via signal phrases (“Smith argues” OR “According to Smith,” etc) or by integrating your quote as it grammatically fits into your sentence. Document your quote by using the MLA in-text citation guidelines you have studied in this lesson.
When you are done posting your response, reply to at least one classmate in no fewer than 75 words. Comment on how effectively they have integrated a quote.
Your discussion post will be graded according to the following criteria:

  • 80% – Clearly focused thesis that takes a position on the selected topic
  • 20% – Thoughtful response to a classmate’s post that comments on what was done well and what could be improved in his/her thesis

Bioterrorism Threats

Select a potential bioterrorism threat from the following:

Anthrax
Food supply contamination
Water system contamination
Air borne contamination

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research on your selected potential bioterrorism threat. Based on your research, create a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word report that covers the following aspects in detail:

The main surveillance methods used in public health that could also be used to detect a bioterrorism threat.
The basic functions of all levels of government―federal, state, and local―when responding to a possible bioterrorism threat.
The existing surveillance systems and their adequacy to meet emergency preparedness needs.

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

Biopsychology Journal Article

 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-09744-7
Please use the following link as the main source of the article 
You must write a brief summary of the article and answer the following questions.
The questions you need to answer can be in bullet form 
What is the main focus of the article?
Who is the intended audience?
Why is this article important to biopsychology?
What is your general first impression?
What would you suggest as further research questions?
Where have you noticed the problems addressed in the article in your own life or society? Or How do you think the information in the journal article is a reflection of our society?

Competency

Demonstrate the use of the normal distribution, the standard normal distribution, and the central limit theorem for calculating areas under the normal curve and exploring these concepts in real life applications.

Scenario

Frank has only had a brief introduction to statistics when he was in high school 12 years ago, and that did not cover inferential statistics. He is not confident in his ability to answer some of the problems posed in the course.
As Frank’s tutor, you need to provide Frank with guidance and instruction on a worksheet he has partially filled out. Your job is to help him understand and comprehend the material. You should not simply be providing him with an answer as this will not help when it comes time to take the test. Instead, you will be providing a step-by-step breakdown of the problems including an explanation on why you did each step and using proper terminology.

What to Submit

To complete this assignment, you must first download the word document Click for more options
, and then complete it by including the following items on the worksheet:

  1. Incorrect Answers
  • Correct any wrong answers. You must also explain the error performed in the problem in your own words.
  • Partially Finished Work
    • Complete any partially completed work. Make sure to provide step-by-step instructions including explanations.
  • Blank Questions
    • Show how to complete any blank questions by providing step-by-step instructions including explanations.

Your step-by-step breakdown of the problems, including explanations, should be present within the word document provided. You must also include an Excel workbook which shows all your calculations performed.

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