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The article “Does the Perceived Risk of Punishment Deter Criminally Prone Individuals? Rational Choice, Self-Control, and Crime”  examines the relationship between the perceived risk of punishment and criminal behavior (Wright, Caspi, Moffit, & Paternoster, 2004). After reflecting on the article, discuss the findings of the study and why you think the research reached the results. In addition, explain the terms associated with the study of crime and criminology that are used in the article.

The article “Is It Important to Examine Crime Trends at a Local ‘Micro’ Level?: A Longitudinal Analysis of Street to Street Variability in Crime Trajectories” discusses the impact of criminal proceedings on crime victims as secondary victimization (Groff, Weisburd, & Yang,2010). After reflecting on the article, choose two criminological theories, and use them to explain why the crime trends are at their current rates and how any of the major components of the classical school of crime causation can address the aforementioned crime trends.

History
Citations and bibliographic references should be in the University of Chicago/Turabian style. For works in history, foot-notes or end-notes are required. (Avoid social science parenthetical citations).  When in doubt, cite your sources of information.  Work to write clear and flowing essays with smooth transitions from point to point.  The instructor encourages the use of outside sources but does not require it.  Do not use Wikipedia, ask.com, about.com, or other similar sites.  Use academic or scholarly sources wherever possible.
Here is a useful site for citations: “Chicago-Style Citation Quick  The instructor uses this style in his replies to students in the weekly discussions. Use the Notes and Bibliography format.
The student’s main post should be submitted by Thursday, end of day, Maryland time (11:59 p.m.). Work to present ideas and information in one’s own style and avoid regurgitating the authors or sources verbatim.  Also, review the questions and try to answer ones that have not been addressed by your colleagues.
For information and guidance on citing e-books, see previous the previous week’s discussions overview.
Please answer or discuss ONE or more of the following:
1.  Historian James Burke wrote that “the self-confidence of modern society is rooted in a belief in progress which came to us in relatively recent times.  What advances from the readings support this belief and how does it compare to beliefs or views of society before the 19th century?  What events or ideas (e.g., Darwin) contributed to this idea of progress in that same century?  Explain citing examples.

Prompt/Topic: There are several theories about the mechanisms behind the aging process. Explain each of these theories. Which do you think is the most accurate theory? Defend your answer.

 

Directions: In this homework assignment, you will use the Internet to search for a recipe of your favorite meal.  Once you have located a recipe, you will use the website below to modify the recipe in a healthier manner.  Please follow the steps outlined below.  Your meal must be at least two pages in length, double-spaced, Times New Roman, and 12-point font.  Please be sure to cite any references used.

 

Step 1: Using the Internet, search for a recipe of your favorite meal.  Write down the ingredients of the recipe.

 

Step 2: Then  calculate the nutrition information of the recipe.  You will need to first register with the website.

 

Step 3: After you have registered with the website, use the Recipe Calculator to search for each ingredient.

 

Step 4: Enter the total number of servings that your recipe makes and click the “Calculate Info” button.

 

Step 5: Review the nutrition information, taking into consideration how many servings your recipe made.

 

Step 6: Choose healthier substitutes to lower calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium as best you can.

Step 7: Be sure to submit your modified healthier recipe along with the original recipe.

 

PART II: CASE STUDY

 

Directions: Read the case study below.  Then answer the questions.  Please ensure that your responses are at least 4 to 6 sentences in length.  Please cite any resources referenced using APA format.  Please visit the Academic Resource Center for APA format and citation help.

 

Pamela was adopted at birth and is now 4 months old.  Her birth mother was HIV positive and testing at 2 months of age confirmed that she is also infected with HIV.

 

1. What do her adoptive parents need to know about feeding Pamela?

 

 

(1) Perform a SWOT analysis using yourself as the product.  Be candid about your resources and the strengths and weaknesses you possess.  Based on the opportunities and threats you see in your environment, where do you feel you stand in terms of our ability to either attend graduate school, get a job, begin a career?

(2)  Support or contradict this statement:  “Given the realities of today’s economy and the rapid changes occurring in business technology, all competitive advantages are short-lived.  There is no such thing as a sustainable competitive advantage that lasts over the long term.”  Defend your position.

Prior to engaging in this discussion, read Chapter 5 in your text, watch the Peter Attia:  Is the obesity crisis hiding a bigger problem? video, and review any relevant Instructor Guidance.

For this discussion, please reference the information in the “Introduction to the Miller Family” document. Lila Miller Goldberg is a 45-year-old diabetic. She had difficulty losing weight since her pregnancy years ago and has started experiencing symptoms related to her condition.  She has insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), and has been symptomatic for more than 10 years.  She has been resistant about changing her diet and has been inconsistent with treatment, despite her health.  She always hated her mother Ella’s fixation on nutrition while she was growing up, the different diets she tried, and the “weird meals” she prepared.  She prefers quick and easy convenience foods, fast food, and what tastes good.  After all, she is a busy working mom! She has never liked to exercise and, with the pain that has developed in her feet, it is physically too difficult.

Analyze and discuss the relationship between Lila’s environment growing up, her physiology, and her attitudes and behaviors.  Use the following questions to guide your explanation, and be certain to apply basic medical terminology as appropriate.

• How might Lila’s condition affect her thinking, her relationships, and social situations? In what ways might these factors worsen her condition?
• How has Lila’s aversion to her mother’s dietary fanaticism while she was growing up affected her choices and, as a result, her health?
• How might Lila’s condition of being overweight impact her relationships?
• How might others in Lila’s family and community view her, and how might this affect how she views herself?
• What do you believe are Lila’s options at this time?  Cite research that supports your reasoning.
• If you were Lila’s close friend, how might you counsel her based upon your understanding of the biopsychosocial aspects related to her position? Provide evidence from the available resources.

Discussion 2

 

Prior to engaging in this discussion, read Chapter 6 in your text, watch the Noel Bairey Merz: The Single Biggest Health Threat Women Face and the Go Red for Women Presents: ‘Just a Little Heart Attack’ videos, and review any relevant Instructor Guidance.

Analyze the new research indicating that heart disease may affect females more than males and comment upon how gender impacts our behaviors related to disease. How has the fact that most prior research has studied heart disease in males changed the ways in which women perceive the risks of heart disease and heart attacks?  Do sociocultural experiences affect how an individual reacts to symptoms of disease? For instance, do men and women handle disease differently?   Does it depend upon the type of disease?  How do we see disease in others based upon gender?  For example, do we see some diseases as unfortunate and others as possibly avoidable by the individual?  Do we judge ourselves or others differently when disease or chronic conditions are present? Be sure to provide evidence from your resources to back up your statements.

We will be focusing on the foes Odysseus meets in these books

I think we should make a List comparable to a character list of the people/foes Odysseus meets in his story which spans Books 9-17:

Let’s make this as extensive as possible and include:

-Name of people/person

-How they interfere with Odysseus’ journey

-What kind of obstacle they represent

-Modern comparisons

Odysseus visits the Underworld in Book 12. What does his journey show us about Homer’s ideas of the underworld/spirits? How does this compare to modern views? Try to pick out at least 2 specific things.

Use the following scenario from The IRIS Center to complete the tasks below:

José is a new student in the fifth grade. It is April and this is the third school José has been in this year. José adapts well to change, has a positive attitude toward school, and appears to have made friends at his new school. José does well in math and enjoys science and social studies. In the area of reading, José is able to easily decode unfamiliar words and reads with good expression. However, in the area of comprehension, José has difficulty answering questions that require reasoning and total understanding of the story. José also has difficulty identifying the main components of a story. José’s teacher, Ms. Lundy, states that although he enjoys reading and does not seem to be frustrated, he will not ask for help when needed, thus his reading grade is beginning to suffer. Ms. Lundy has the following instructional goals for José:

• Given a reading passage on his instructional level, José will answer inferential and evaluative comprehension questions;
• Given a reading passage on his instructional level, José will recall the main story elements.

Paulsen, K., & the IRIS Center. (2004).Comprehension & vocabulary: Grades 3–5.

 

Research three strategies regarding comprehension instruction that will assist José in reaching his goals.

In 500-750-words, decide which of José’s goals you would address first and explain why.  For each goal, identify a strategy and explain why or how it will assist José in reaching his goals.

Traci has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She stopped smoking as soon as her doctor gave her the diagnosis. She does not want to gain weight now that she is not smoking anymore, so she has been trying to eat less fatty foods. Her doctor has recommended that she visit a registered dietitian to help her develop a good food plan.

1. What recommendations will the dietitian have for Traci?
2. What recommendations would she make to Traci about her weight?
3. Traci’s husband has high cholesterol and tries to limit his intake of saturated fat. How can they plan meals together that suit both of their dietary needs?