Natalie was growing concerned about her daughter Brandi’s school performance. Her grades had dropped since the beginning of the school year, and she seemed reluctant to go to school. On some days, she complained of vague symptoms, such as stomachache or headache. On other days, she simply did not get out of bed. Natalie took her to the doctor, but there was no definitive diagnosis. She questioned Brandi about any problems at school, but Brandi was uncommonly quiet. Natalie then looked at Brandi’s Facebook page and saw a series of comments from Brandi’s friends about a school bully. When Natalie confronted Brandi, the child broke down crying and told the whole story. Another girl, who was two years ahead of her in school, was bullying her. She would tease Brandi in school, leave nasty messages on her Facebook page, and even threatened her on several occasions.

Natalie was furious and immediately arranged a meeting with the teacher and school principal. The school officials attempted to address the problem by speaking to the girl and her parents. The parents placed their daughter in treatment; she was diagnosed with a behavior disorder and put on medication, which seemed to work. Both the girl’s parents and the school officials explained to Natalie that the girl had an underlying medical condition that caused her to become angry and lack impulse control. The school officials were reluctant to suspend the girl because it was “not her fault” but rather a “biological factor” causing the behavior.

Natalie was still upset. She did not understand why her own daughter should suffer. She had a nagging suspicion that the bully’s parents were using the biological cause as an excuse for their daughter’s bad behavior.

 

Research the biological causes of crime and the eugenics movement using the textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet.

 

Based on the scenario, and drawing on your readings and research, respond to the following:

 

• Why do you think some people are troubled by the idea that crime has a biological cause? Support your response using an article from the popular media presenting the biological argument for criminal behavior.

• In what way may views of biological causes of crime be related to the eugenics movement? Give reasons using a scholarly, peer-reviewed article either for or against the eugenics movement.

Write your initial response in 4–6 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

 

By Tuesday, February 11, 2014, post your response

 

Grading Criteria and Rubric

 

Do nonprofit hospitals make a profit? The objective of this forum is to get you to research and understand the differences in “for profit” versus “nonprofit” health care organizations. – APA Format 6th Edition – 2 Pages Double Spaced – 3 Refernces Need By 10 pm Tonight

Discussion Question 1

Please respond in a minimum of 300 words max 500 words. 

 

“Dengue Fever and Outbreak Investigations”  Please respond to the following:

• Suppose you have been tasked with accessing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for information on an outbreak of Dengue Fever in your recently flooded state. Propose key steps in compiling a report to your local County Health Department. Be specific.
• Report on the key problems facing a researcher seeking data from the CDC and other sources in an outbreak investigation. Propose at least three (3) methods for overcoming these problems.

Discussion Question 2

“E. coli Investigation”  Please respond to the following:

• From the e-Activity, describe the recent outbreak of E. coli you researched and, through analysis, decide which state had the highest number of cases of E. coli. Propose an explanation of why this particular state had the highest number cases of E. coli.
• From the e-Activity, evaluate the efficiency of the process in your own state, town, or community for safeguarding against E. coli.

eActivity: 

• Using online resources or the Strayer Library, research a recent outbreak of E. coli within the last three (3) years in the U.S., and research the process of safeguarding against E. coli in your community. Be prepared to discuss.

Discussion Question 3

• Determine the conditions under which you would use a discrete probability distribution rather than a continuous probability distribution. Provide one (1) example to illustrate your reasoning.

Assignment

 

1.  There are different levels of comprehension.  List them.

2. What aspects of the chapter interested you most?  What are your feelings and attitudes about this aspect of the text?

3.What experiences do you have that will help others understand why you feel the way you do?

List the steps involved in effective reading.  Select any two and discuss them fully.

 

 

Reflective

 

 

Write a one page reflection on your learning of the the material you previewed and annotated.  Do you remember the concepts in the chapters you annotated better than the concepts in other chapters?  How do you feel the strategy will will benefit you when you begin to study for your exam?

 

Discussion

 

 

Using what you know about the annotation process, what are at least three specific suggestions on switching from highligting to annotation that you can give to Heather?   Text Page 32

 

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Reflaction

 

 

Answer the question on page 71 answer and reflect.  Put in the dropbox.

 

 

 

Assignment

 

There are several types of graphs that are used to show different information.  Identify at least five types of graphs; provide examples, describe,and identify how you would use them.

2. Complete assignment 2-2 on page  69

3.  Do exercises 18, 19, 21, 23, 24 and 25 pages 96-107

 

 

A forensic psychologist is often hired by the defense or the prosecutor to assist with jury selection. Using the library, Internet, or any other available materials, discuss in detail the following:

• What would this psychologist be looking for during voir dire and in investigations of the jury pool?
• What, if any, different analysis techniques might a psychologist use when assisting the defense versus assisting the prosecution?
• Why would the items being investigated be important to the defense or to the prosecution?
• What specific area of forensics are you interested in, or what type of position are you interested in?