Development Course Works Samples For Students

Skinner’s research and contribution to psychology

Development of Psychology has been influenced by several great contributions from different major researchers who proposed several concepts that influenced understanding of human nature and psychology. Burrhus Frederic Skinner (1904-1990), was one of the most influential American psychologists that had his name in several theories and inventions within the scope of psychology. He was the main proponent of the school of behaviourism in psychology and this explained the human actions as regards to their physiological responses to various external stimuli. He also provided the detailed analysis of operant conditioning which focused on Continue reading...

“Medicare” is a type of health service responsible for provision of services to old people. “Medicaid” is a health program that offers health services to poor people of all age groups. A person qualifies for Medicare if he is aged above 65 years and is eligible for social plus social security benefits. A person also qualifies if he is permanently impaired or has severe renal disease. For a person to qualify for Medicaid, he should be poor and medically unfit. Persons who require Medicare should be well covered by offering “health care” and “physician services”. An example of such Continue reading...

Slide One

With your permission I will begin. Today I would like to talk to you about intelligence. During my presentation we will talk about the basic definition of intelligence. We will take a quick glance at old and contemporary intelligence theories and compare the two. Then some intelligence test will be discussed and we will learn the difference between a bad and a good intelligence test. Lets begin.

Slide Two

A compliment which will be appreciated all around the world is “you are smart”. The opposite is true for calling someone stupid. A positive characteristic of a person is incomplete Continue reading...

Security Problems in Software

A security issue is a topic of great concern to all software developers. Software that meets its functionality requirements coupled with tight and impenetrable security features and controls is desired software by all organizations and individuals. In as much as there has been advancement in security implementation in software, vulnerabilities have always been seen in them. Some of the security risks are associated with poor development of the software while some are due to poor policy framework and software usage. In the past, there has been software security breaches that ended up causing undesired effects Continue reading...

1. Bevan Industries’ current cost of capital

Discussed hereunder is the step by step calculation of Bevan Industries’ current cost of capital (Barber, 2004).

Cost of Debt (Cd)
Cd = I (1 - TR) Continue reading...

Part One - Computer Viruses Manual

Understanding computer virus

A computer virus is a term used to describe malware or basically, any computer program that has the potential of copying itself onto a computer without the intervention of other programs or users. Viruses include malware like adware and spyware, though this malware do not have reproductive ability (Amoroso 1999). A computer virus has a reproductive ability to regenerate itself and infect other computers or other applications within the same machine. A virus can spread rapidly over networks or insecure intranets. It can also be spread by removable medium like USB drive and CDs. Continue reading...

The health care system in most states has many unmet challenges that affect people. For instance, many people spend most of their time waiting in the hospital lobbies to see the doctor. Some of this people in most occasions’ not seriously sick or have minor issues like flue, cough or something that does not need a doctor’s attention as much. Most of the people who get affected so much by this luck of services are parents with kids. Parents get extremely worried whenever their own children become sick and always rush them to hospital whenever the child shows Continue reading...

Consumer behavior can generally be described as the study of consumers and how they chose, use, and consume a particular product or service. This study covers both the pre-purchase and post –purchase behaviors of a consumer. The study is important because it determines many marketing decisions
Question 1: How have the changes in the economy led to changes in the consumption process? How might these influence the pre-purchase, purchase, and post purchase stages of consumer decision-making?
An economy goes through a number of stages of growth. When transiting through these stages, a number of changes are likely to occur Continue reading...

LOSS PREVENTION POLICIES

Internal fraud is expensive running into hundreds of thousands of dollars in loss annually. It is mostly perpetrated mostly by the upper level management employees who have access to the company’s assets. Just to show how expensive fraud is, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, it is estimated that $660 billion is stolen annually by employees in the United States (Wells, 2011, p. 48). With these huge figures it is important for companies to invest in a comprehensive fraud prevention plan. A good comprehensive fraud prevention plan should encompass three main areas which Continue reading...

During the practicum, I felt myself not only learning as a teacher but also as an individual too. I mean this in the sense that before I began the practicum, I was less organised and much less confident but, as a result of this course, I now feel as though I am a lot more gregarious, prepared and generally more ‘together’ than I was before. Having spoken to a number of teachers now, it seems that all teaching practicums are intense and hard work – demonstrating the challenge of the job Continue reading...

# 1 Compare the research process of Fig. 4.1 in Ch. 4 of Research Methods for Business to the research design of Fig. 6.2 in Ch. 6 and discuss their similarities and differences. Why might one refer to the business research process as a nonlinear process?
The research process in figure 4.1 employs a non-linear approach whereas the fig 6.2 employs a linear approach. In fig 4.1, there is bound to be changes in the data collected or hypothesis or even research requirements hence the probability that at some point in time if disparities or wrong data is gathered, there Continue reading...

The Link between Agenda Setting and Development of Legislation

Agenda setting and Development of legislation are all sub procedures that are done in the process of making health policies. The policy formulation phase entails the two sub procedures with the first step being agenda setting followed by legislation development. Agenda setting involves combination of all problems faced, discussion of their possible solutions, and political environment that would allow problems to be solved when making health policies (Longest, 2009). Legislation making follows agenda setting and involves drafting and introduction of legal proposals, referral to suitable governmental departments, Continue reading...

If you had a time machine and could go back to any historical time period and live in it for a week, when and where would you go? Why? Knowing what you now do about the time and place, how do you think you would feel, both physically and emotionally? Would this experience change your perspective on how you live now?

If I could travel in time, I would choose as my first destination the Tudor court at the times of Elizabeth I (1558-1603); a period of great political and military significance but at the same time a period Continue reading...

Analyzing the Components of the Psychoanalytic Approach to Personality

Psychoanalytic theories cover the concept of the unconscious and the influence it has to behaviors and personality. Sigmund Freud, a neurologist was a specialist who dealt with nerve disorders. He focused his studies on the hidden instinctive behavior important in human psyche. During his day-to-day activities, he tackled problems from people who came to him for assistance including private personal lives, anxieties and personal problems. He found out that personality is highly controlled by forces, which came unnoticed. He therefore argued that individual personality consist of large portion of unawareness Continue reading...

IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN VULNERABLE POPULATION

It is with much gratitude that this letter is written and addressed to the school board. To start with, the board is highly appreciated for the work done for the benefit of both the learners and the community at large. Much of the concern in this letter will address will be with reference to the community and the importance where there is increased underutilization within the community around the school. This is much of a proposal on the realization of the resources that the Continue reading...

22nd July, 2011

Outline

1. Important Factors Influencing Moral Cognition.

2. Prediction of changes in social cognition across the lifespan.

3. Prediction of lifelong interaction styles influenced by parenting behaviors and attachment opportunities in infancy.

4. Explanation of friendships and family relationships changes over one’s lifespan.

5 Important Characteristics of a Healthy Family Life.

Abstract

Cognition has been summarized by many schools of thought in psychology to be adaptations to the moral as well as social environments within the home and wider society from a mental perspective called the mind. It is believed to have begun from birth Continue reading...

1. What is it about secure attachment in infancy that seems to set the individual up for better emotional health throughout life?
Secure attachment is considered one of the best forms of attachments that a child can ever be given. Children who are securely attached often feel upset when their caregivers or parents leave them and feel a sigh of relief when they return. Secure attachments help the children develop a binding relationship with their parents. The children usually prefer their parents to strangers. These children will tend to have some form of trusting relationships with their parents. They Continue reading...

1. In what ways do you see society change in the first half of the 20th Century and how are those changes reflected in fashion?
In the first half of the 20th Century our society has experienced changes, which have never been so rapid before. Two World Wars and the Great Depression completely changed people’s lifestyle and their understanding of the world. These changes could be seen everywhere: in art, music and sports. Surely, fashion could not be unaffected. Having become emancipated, women demanded more freedom in their dresses. The rationalism of the wartime dictated the necessity to Continue reading...

Psychology theories

1 Identify the main ideas of major theories of intelligence.

Intelligence can be one of the most complex subjects of discussion and has been in existence for several years. It is mainly debated within psychology but there is no general definition to be used precisely on what intelligence constitute. Some scholars have proposed that intelligence is a general, single capacity, while other states that intelligence entails a wide range of aptitudes, talents, knowledge, and skills. Historically, the way people think of intelligence has changed over the years, whereby Spearman suggested that intelligence was common (g factor) and Continue reading...

Question one

Introduction

Arguably, human beings are in a continuous process of development. In most cases, human development occurs in stages and each stage has physiological, emotional, and psychological changes. People always have mental stages that help in guiding their day to day behavior. Morality refers to the capability to distinguish between wrong and right, acting on distinctions as well as experiencing shame or pride.
Actually, most theories of moral development differ significantly in their opinions regarding the occurrence of moral development. According to Social learning theory individuals gain knowledge on how to morally behave through modeling, on the Continue reading...

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING

Introduction

Computer networking is a term that is used to refer to the interconnection of computers so as to facilitate communication and share resources. Computer networks can be classified according to a variety of characteristics such as the medium which is used to transport data. Networks can also be classified depending on the method of connection used. We can have wired computer networks or wireless computer networks. A wired computer network uses cables to interconnect different computers in the setup while the wireless networks do not use any kind of physical connection. In wireless networks we Continue reading...

1. How does gender impact fashion during these periods?

The fashion of the Industrial Age reflects both the traditional roles of men and women in society as well as the revolutionary changes, which affected not only political and economical situation, but also had a great impact on the social life. While bustles, corsets and crinolines prevailed at certain periods of the Industrial Age, limiting the movements and creating unnatural forms, women strived for equality not only in social life, but also in fashion. Already in 1850s Amelia Bloomers promoted the use of full-legged pants (“bloomers”) and refused to wear Continue reading...

Management: Introduction to Computer

A computer can be defined as an electronic device, which manipulates data or information and has the capability and ability to process, store, and retrieve data. It can be used for document typing, internet searching, surfing, and emailing. Computer can also be used in handling accounting, spreadsheets, database management, games, and presentations. The development and production of the present-day computer is credited to the result of advances and progress in technologies and need for quantification. Abacus, which was one of the first counting machines, paved the way for the production and manufacture of computer ( Continue reading...

Why were the battles at Gettysburg and Vicksburg significant? How did they change the tide of war strategically?

The Battle of Vicksburg was significant due to the important role it played in restoring dwindling morale in the Union Army. Before that point, Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg had ended in defeat for the Union, but Ulysses S. Grant saw a chance to make up for that in Vicksburg. Once there, one Union Army handled two Confederate armies at once, defeating them after a pitched battle. Tens of thousands of prisoners were taken, the Mississippi River fell under Union Control, and the Continue reading...

13 July, 2011

Abstract

Illegal immigration is a very sensitive concern to the America Public and it divides the nation between those who are compassionate towards its practice and others who are antagonistic; believing that this is causing harm to their country and well being as citizens. The truth is that people who find themselves in this predicament do not love it either. However, illegal immigration appears to be functional since these people work illegally, pay taxes; participate in the economy; do not receive any benefits from social services, but remain here .The argument is that they are robbing Continue reading...

Abstract

Environmental factors that influence human growth and development in Childhood are divided into two broad categories. They are intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic has to do with elements related to the internal physical activities such as functioning of the organs and systems. Precisely, cognitive development is concerned with their mental disposition. It denotes how well they reason, interpret, understand, analyze, differentiate and distinguish based on their physical growth. Babies do not display any of these cognitive attributes when they are born. However, as the brain begins to develop they became obvious and are recognized as products of the mind. Continue reading...

Personality development

Personality development is the evolution of a logical course of characters and attitudes, which ensures an individual is unique. Personality development takes place through the continuous interaction of character, temperament, and the individual’s surrounding. Character is what makes an individual distinct and identifiable immediately after birth. Different factors have played a crucial role in shaping my personality, and among these factors, we have genes, which determine most of the people’s personalities but no gene specifies the character. However, they only organize the development of the nervous system that in turn molds the personality.
The other Continue reading...

Vocabulary Strategies

Assessments

ELL/Special Needs Changes

Definition Copying

Definition copying involves forcing students to list vocabulary and definitions of words as they are presented (Phillips et al, 2003).

Checking the answers of students to determine if they have the correct definition.

Words would likely be simpler for special needs students.

Context Clues

Context clues prompt students to learn words as a result of their specific usage (Phillips et al, 2003).

Interventions could be given to see if students pick up on context clues.

Understanding context would be more difficult for special needs; extra effort would be required to give Continue reading...

Reliability and Validity

I. Reliability of a Test

The reliability of a test is defined as its degree of consistency, stability, accuracy and predictability hence the repeatability of its scores. Generally, it refers to the extent to which the ultimate results of a given test are consistent over time thereby presenting a degree of accuracy representative of the total population considered under the study. Reliability is quantified in terms of reliability coefficient. The reliability coefficient give insight on the significance of the scores (Waltz, Strickland, & Lenz, 2010). A high reliability coeffiecient implies that the findings Continue reading...

Introduction

Increased social problems have led to many cases that need to be addressed by psychologists. For instance, in schools there are increased cases of students’ violence that have caused riots and other social problems in schools. Cases of sexual abuse have also drastically increased in modern society. Cases of rape are reported on a daily basis in the media just as reflection of moral corruption in the society. All these social problems are causing dilemmas among psychologists who are supposed to help in Continue reading...

CHANGE PROCESS IN NURSING EDUCATION SECTOR

Introduction

Nursing practice comprises of any process which utilizes significant specialized knowledge which has been obtained from diverse dimensions of professional academia such as physical sciences, behavioral sciences and biological sciences with successive utilization of the acquired knowledge in provision of health services. These health care practices must tap on the well being of each and every person irrespective of gender, race, background or religion. Subsequently, nursing should or may comprise of activities such as laboratory tests and diagnosis, treatment as well as counseling services to the patients or individuals in question. In Continue reading...

CISCO SWITCHES AND ROUTERS

VLAN

Before beginning anything regarding switch installation and set up, there is need to read and understand the vendors’ instructions concerning the same (Ouellet et al, 2002). Before attachment of the switch to the cluster VLAN, its IP address should be configured. Once this has been done, the switches firmware codes are then updated and the name and logging style set. The installation plan dictates the Chassis maximum transfer unit (Stallings, 2007). This should be set as well a plan that is developed to point to the network time protocol server is implemented. Once all Continue reading...

The experience of the neighborhood teenager is discussed and analyzed here which goes like that the person demonstrated majorly industry behavior as he was quite confident of his conduct and status among his friends and classmates . Since he was good in studies, he was appreciated by teachers. However, he also mentioned being designated as nerd and bookworm by some classmates and was considered to fair poorly in sports. He used to feel inferior in sports and was convinced that he can never excel or be fairly good in sports.His self esteem was low in relation to sports and used Continue reading...

Introduction:

The individual nominated for this life-story interview is AJ. He is a family friend who was born in Alexandria in Egypt. He was born on the ninth day of November in the year 1956 thus making him 54 years old. He currently resides in Waterbury, CT with his wife of 19 years. He is also blessed with three children with whom He lives with: 16 years old, 12 years old, and 10 years old. However, unfortunately, he could have had four children since he lost a daughter at a tender age of 4 days and if she were Continue reading...

Introduction

I agree with the behavioral geneticists and cognitive theorists view of the language development process that all children will learn and develop their own speech through dialogue and their own reasoning.

Parental Roles

The parent's role in language development is very important. In view of the fact that children will acquire a great proportion of their language from their parents, the language a child is subjected to at home is a vital factor in defining the child’s language skills.
During a child's formative years is the optimum time for learning to speak, therefore Continue reading...

Question 1

Anxiety disorders are conditions which are characterised by an excessive or unrealistic amount of anxiety and/or fear. Often, phobias are a form of anxiety disorder which classically demonstrates an excessive amount of fears for spiders, the dark, clowns or indeed, anything. Phobias are usually classified as being either a social or a specific phobia – the latter being a fear of specific things or events, and the former being a fear of social situations that could pertain to a negative outcome. Sometimes, the condition is characterised by behaviours Continue reading...

Word Study and Fluency

The role of fluency that are within the five elements of reading

Slide 1:

Fluency is the ability of reading a text accurately and quickly. Fluent readers are able to recognize words easily and categories words while reading, creating a virtuous flow of words instead of pauses between words. Fluency develops by practicing-children develop to be fluent readers as they read more. By taking your child to the local library and helping, they borrow books. It is necessary to have an excellent reading fluency because it gives a sense of reading Continue reading...

LEADERSHIP

Question One

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in October 1869. He is the chosen individual in this context considering his widely known and recognized name, character, and most vitally his undertaking (Gandhi, 2007, p. 14). His predominant existence and presence in the political arena in the last century and their relation and impact in the current era are factors that make this leader a strategic and ideal one for analysis. Mahatma was a pre-eminent leader in India during the Indian independence movement. He is mostly known from his political ideologies and undertakings.

Mahatma was Continue reading...

FILM TITLE: This Film Is Not Yet Rated

Director Kirby Dick

Basic Plot (a single sentence if possible), and what areas of “politics” are present in the film:

This film is about the problems inherent with the ratings system of the MPAA, tackling race, gender, and sexual politics as the ratings board’s view of them is examined.

1. Does the movie have a point of view? Is it advocating a political philosophy or policy orientation? What is it?
The movie has the point of view of admonishing the MPAA for being ignorant Continue reading...

Medicine: Medical Services Reimbursement

DRGs is an acronym for Diagnosis Related Groups, which begun in the 1980s in New Jersey. They were developed for the Financing of Health Care Administration as a scheme to classify patients to provide a means of relating the cost a hospital incurs after treating a given type patients. Despite the fact that most patients’ exhibit uniqueness, a group of patients may have common therapeutic attributes, diagnostic, and demographic, which determine their treatment or resource needs. In both outpatient and inpatient setting, DRGs are used in hospital payment and discharge cases. The system Continue reading...