Day: April 24, 2018

Review the following information from the article ?A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the New Orleans Flood Protection System? by St?phane Hallegatte (2005):
Hallegatte, an environmentalist, assigns a probability (p) of a Katrina-like hurricane of 1/130 in his cost-benefit analysis for flood protection. However, the levees that protect New Orleans also put other regions at greater risk. You may assume the frequency of other floods is greater than Katrina-like events (Vastag & Rein, 2011).
The new levees that were built in response to Katrina cost approximately fourteen billion dollars (in 2010). This is in addition to the direct costs of Katrina (eighty-one billion dollars in 2005).
50 percent of New Orleans is at or below sea level.
A 100-year event means that there is a 63 percent chance that such an event will occur within a 100-year period.
The following are the interested (anchored and/or biased) constituencies:
Residents of New Orleans?both those that can move and those who cannot move
Residents of the surrounding floodplains at risk from New Orleans levees
The Mayor of New Orleans
The federal government?specifically taxpayers and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Assume that the availability heuristics make people more risk averse (populations drop, at least in the short term). Consider how this would affect the local economy.
You are an analyst at FEMA and are in charge of developing a recommendation for both the state and the local governments on whether or not to redevelop New Orleans.
Write a report with your recommendation. Address the following in your report:
Part A
Analyze the economics of New Orleans in light of the above parameters and develop your own Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) for rebuilding.
Evaluate the value of the CBA for each constituency and integrate these estimates into a scenario model and/or decision tree. Analyze the results.
Clearly each of these constituencies may both overlap and be prey to a variety of group dynamics internally. For one of these options, discuss the decision pitfalls to which they may be susceptible and make a recommendation on how to alleviate these pressures.
Starting with your CBA, estimate the relevant expected utility for the interested constituencies.
Note: You need not have absolute amounts but your relevant utilities should be proportional to one another.

Hint: If you assume that your total CBA for New Orleans is fixed for each constituency (do not forget the overlaps), then each constituency will have a piece of the utility pie.
Part B
Make a case for or against rebuilding the city of New Orleans. This should be an executive summary; be concise and brief. Include exhibits.
Whether you are for or against, discuss how social heuristics could be used to your advantage, both ethically and unethically, in making your case. You may choose to fill the role of one of the constituents, if you prefer.
Write an 8-page report in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use proper spelling and grammar throughout, and keep the text legible and balanced with visuals.
Hallegatte, S. (2006). A cost-benefit analysis of the New Orleans flood protection system. Center for Environmental Sciences and Policy. Stanford University. Retrieved from

http://hal.cirad.fr/docs/00/16/46/28/PDF/Hallegatte_NewOrleans_CBA9.pdf
Vastag, B., & Rein, L. (2011, May 11). In Louisiana, a choice between two floods. TheWashington Post. Retrieved from

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/in-louisiana-a-choice-between-two-

floods/2011/05/11/AFrjFotG_story.html
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Analyze the economics of New Orleans in light of the given parameters and develop a Cost- Benefit Analysis (CBA) for rebuilding.
32
Evaluate the value of that CBA for each constituency and integrate these estimates into a scenario model and/or decision tree. Analyze the results.
68
Discuss the decision pitfalls to which constituencies may be susceptible and make a recommendation on how to alleviate those pressures.
32
Starting with the CBA, estimate the relevant expected utility for these parties.
32
Make a case for or against rebuilding the city of New Orleans. This should be an executive summary?be concise and brief. Include exhibits.
68
Discuss how social heuristics could be used to an advantage, both ethically and unethically, in making a case.
32
Estimate what percentage of the class was for, versus against, rebuilding and provide a confidence interval for the estimate.
8
Ensure academic writing, such as grammar, spelling, and attribution of sources, is appropriate.
28
Total:
300

Prepare: The topic of your essay needs to be a global societal problem from the following list: adult illiteracy, funding for General Education vs STEM in primary and secondary schools, minimum wage, oceans desertification, overcoming the digital divide, refugee (escaping persecution, war, or death) crises, species extinctions (modern), tax havens, Transatlantic TRADE AND INVESTMENT Partnership (TTIP), universal statement of human rights (pick one), airport security, or wealth disparity. Review this GEN499 Sample Final Paper Guide for additional guidance on the expectations of this assignment.

Reflect: Based on your chosen topic Wealth Disparity, you will need to use critical thinking skills to thoroughly understand how this topic can be a global societal problem and determine some logical solution(s) to the problem.

Write: This Final Argumentative Essay will present research relating the critical thinker to the modern, globalized world. In this assignment, you need to address the following items in separate SECTIONS with new headings for each:
Identify the global societal problem within the introductory paragraph and conclude with a thesis statement that states your proposed solution(s) to the problem. For guidance on how to construct a good introduction paragraph, please review the Introduction Paragraph Guideline from the Ashford Writing Center.
Describe background information on how that problem developed or came into existence. Show why this is a societal problem, and provide perspectives from multiple disciplines or populations so that you fully represent what different parts of society have to say about this issue.
Construct an argument supporting your proposed solution(s). Be sure to consider multiple disciplines or populations so that your solution shows that multiple parts of society will benefit from this solution. Provide evidence from multiple scholarly sources as evidence that your proposed solution is viable.
Interpret statistical data from at least three, peer-reviewed scholarly sources. Do this by discussing the validity, reliability, and any biases; identifying the strengths and weaknesses of these sources; and pointing out limitations of current research and attempting to indicate areas for future research. You may even use visual representations such as graphs or charts to explain statistics from sources. Evaluate the ethical outcomes that result from your solution. Be sure to provide at least one positive ethical outcome as well as at least one negative ethical outcome that could result from your solution, and explain at least two ethical issues related to each of those outcomes. It?s IMPORTANT to consider all of society.
Develop a conclusion as the last paragraph(s) of the essay, starting with rephrasing your thesis statement and then presenting the major points of the topic and how they support your argument. For guidance on how to write a good conclusion paragraph, please review the Conclusion Paragraph Guideline from the Ashford Writing Center.
The Final Argumentative Essay
Must be 3,300 ? 3,900 words in length (approximately between 10 ? 12 pages; excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student?s name
Course name and number
Instructor?s name
Date submitted
Running header with page numbers
Must include in-text citations from at least 10 scholarly sources. Be sure to integrate your research rather than simply inserting it.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined here and here.
Must have no more than 15% quoted material in the body of your essay based on the Turnitin report. Reference list will be excluded from the Turnitin originality score.
Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Source Document Requirements:
Multimedia sources (such as videos) may be used, but no more than two such sources may be used. If multimedia sources are used, they must be authored and distributed by credible sources, such as universities, law schools, medical schools, or professors, or found in the Ashford University Library.
Government sources may be used, but no more than two such sources may be used. Examples include whitehouse.gov, state.gov, usa.gov, cdc.gov, etc. These websites can be used to make a stronger point about your proposed soluation within the argument.
Where print documents are used for source materials, those must be peer-reviewed, scholarly journal articles, and academically published books. Popular media sources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television and radio shows, etc.) must not be used. Materials from advocacy groups (e.g., Greenpeace, Human Rights Campaign, National Organization for Women, etc.) must not be used.
Sites such as ProCon.org and Wikipedia must not be used.
Religious texts must not be used.
Good Critical Thinking Tips:
Your paper should include academic sources that explain multiple sides of the issue.
Your interpretations of the evidence should be objective and state the conclusions and theses presented in the evidence clearly and fairly.
Your paper should place the various forms of evidence in relation to one another and demonstrate why one form or perspective is stronger than the other positions that one could take on the issue.
Your paper should point out the limitations of current evidence and attempt to indicate areas for future research.
Writing TOOLS:
Before you submit your written assignment, you are encouraged to review the The Grammarly Guide: How to Set Up & Use Grammarly tutorial, set up a Grammarly account (if you have not already done so), and use Grammarly to review a rough draft of your assignment. Then carefully review all issues identified by Grammarly and revise your work as needed.

Step 3: compose a one page paper identifying your computer’s
operating system elements and a plan based on this knowledge
for updating the office computers per your supervisor?s request.
Your process you use to obtain this goal should demonstrate self-
awareness, planning and prioritizing. The goals and plans to
achieve this knowledge should be well developed and in depth.
The assignment is in Standard English and demonstrates superior
organization.
Include a cover page, Reference Page, 2 pages in the body of the
a er. Times New Roman or Arial 12 t. font. 4 ‘nts each
Explain the following: (5 points each)
1. What is your Operating System (OS)?
2. Why is it important to know what 08 you have?
3. How much memory (RAM) does your current
system have?
4. Why is it important to ensure you have enough
RAM?
5. What is the processor speed on your computer?
6. Why would you need a faster processor?

I need 300 words answer of EACH the following discussion. Must address everything properly. Must include 3 credible sources with their URLs for EACH discussion answer. Must provide 100% original answer.

Discussion 1 (300 words, 3 credible sources)
The task this week is to discuss how the Supreme Court determines which cases to hear, which cases not to take, and why. Select a recent Supreme Court case from “Recent Decisions” on the Supreme Court website http://www.supremecourt.gov/, and explain why the Supreme Court accepted it for adjudication. In other words, explain the reason why the Supreme Court most likely accepted the case. (Don’t get sidetracked into the details or personal opinions of the case).
Must include 3 credible sources with their URLs in the references in APA.
Must provide in text citations of all sources in the answer in APA.

Discussion 2 (300 words, 3 credible sources)
What effect have the federal courts had the government?s ability to enforce national security? Find a court case or news article from the last two months illustrating the effects of the federal courts on terrorism, immigration, or other issues related to national security.
Must include 3 credible sources with their URLs in the references in APA

Must provide in text citations of all sources in the answer in APA.

To begin your Assignment, do a search of the Kaplan Library and the internet. You are also to use course material, but your project should include at least four additional references from the library and/or the internet (your final Assignment must include one library resource). The internet sources you use for the Assignment should be credible. You should not use internet sites such as Wikipedia where anyone can post information or About.com. Your information should be from acceptable psychological or medical societies, such as the National Institute of Health, Web MD, etc.
You will address the following areas that are outlined in the patient portfolio document. Part 2 through Part 4 of the patient portfolio should be a minimum of 675 words. All work should be in the student?s own words with quotes used very sparingly. No more than 10% of the work should be direct quotations. Be sure to address each of the issues with the use of several sources in the form of in-text citations to support your answers, and use proper APA format, including Times New Roman 12-point font. For help with APA writing style, please refer to the APA Quick Reference on Course Home and the Kaplan Writing Center (accessible from your student home page).
Using the provided template, as-is, develop the patient?s portfolio by addressing the following:
Part1: Background information about the patient
Provide background information that includes (a) the patient?s disorder, and (b) a list of the diagnostic criteria that the patient meets listed in the DSM-5 under the diagnostic criteria for the disorder.
Part 2:Psychological Approach
Select a psychological theory from the course textbook (chose either a cognitive or behavioral theory). Refer directly to the textbook or an academic source to explain the theory. After explaining the theory, apply it by discussing how it may explain the development of the case study?s mental illness. (Approximately 225 words)
Part 3: Biological Approach
Select a theory from the biological approach from the course textbook (choose either the genetic or neurological influence). Refer directly to the textbook or an academic source to explain the theory. After explaining the theory, apply it by discussing how it may explain the development of the case study?s mental illness. (Approximately 225 words)
Part 4:Sociocultural Approach
Select a theory from the social and cultural or interpersonal relationship approach from the course textbook. Refer to the textbook or an academic source to explain the theory. After explaining the theory, apply it by discussing how it may explain the development of the case study?s mental illness. (Approximately 225 words)
Part 5: Treatment
Discuss what types of medical approaches (ECT, prescription medications, psychosurgery, or current medical devises) you would recommend for the patient by referring to studies showing its effectiveness in treating the disorder. (Approximately 75 words)
Compare and contrast the side effects the patient may experience from the selected type of medical approach and support what benefit the treatment has on the brain chemistry or neurotransmitter activity. (Approximately 75 words)
Discuss psychotherapy options (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, group therapy, exposure therapy). Explain the chosen therapy and specifically how the patient would benefit from it. (Approximately 100 words)
Provide both short and long-term goals for the patient?s treatment plan. Include accomplishments or behavioral changes you want to see in the patient. (Approximately 75 words)
Part 6: Conclusion
Defend which of the approaches can best explain the development (or cause) of the case study?s mental disorder and why your chosen treatment plan would be the most beneficial plan for the patient (biological approach, psychological approach, or sociocultural approach). (Approximately 150 words)

Must Used Kaplan lib and book for one references and this case study

Case study

Abnormal Psychology: Case Study

Case Study 4: James: General Anxiety Disorder

The Case

James is a 31-year-old man, living in New York City. His problems began during his residency, after

graduating from medical school. Being an internal medicine resident, his life is full of constant pressure

and responsibilities. His normal schedule involves 36-hour on call periods, daily 6:00 a.m. rounds, and

constant emergencies, and is grueling and exhausting. Gradually, he began to notice that both he and

his fellow residents were making a number of small errors and oversights in the care they provided to

patients and although they were not life threatening, he still found himself ruminating about these

lapses. He began hesitating to make decisions and taking action, for fear of making some catastrophic

mistake. His anxieties steadily worsened until he began calling in sick and avoiding particularly stressful

situations at the hospital. This resulted in not completing many of the assignments given to him by the

chief resident, who threatened to report him to the program head. As the year wore on, James?s

performance continued to decline, and by the end of the year, he was threatened with dismissal from

the program. Finally, he resigned at the end of the year.

Directly before his resignation, he began making plans to transfer to a less demanding program and with

the help of a colleague; he was accepted to a smaller, less demanding program in the same area. In fact,

the second position was far less taxing for the first year and James and at first, he honestly believed that

he could manage well with the demands and responsibilities. However, within a few months, the dread

of making a mistake and constant worry overwhelmed him and he, again, tendered his resignation. He

then began working as a researcher at biotech firm but even in this far less stressful position, he was still

overcome with negative feelings and worry about his competent. His contract with the firm ended a

year after he began the position and the company decided not to renew it. James is currently

unemployed, as even the thought of starting employment fills him with terrible anxieties, thus at this

point, he returned home to living with his parents and is living off a small trust fund set up for him by a

great uncle.

Not only did James?s terrible anxiety cripple his medical career, it has also created havoc in his

interpersonal relationships. His girlfriend of three years decided to break off their relationship because

of the stress his anxiety placed on their relationship. His parents, while supportive to a certain extent,

are disappointed in the lack of progress in his medical career. James realizes his fears are irrational and

intellectually knows that his is an intelligent and capable person; however, he is utterly powerless to

overcome his anxieties and takes great pains in avoiding situations that may exacerbate them.

Although with dysfunctional thought processes, James reports a number of somatic symptoms, including

tension, being easily distracted, and becoming easily irritated by minor problems. He often has

throbbing headaches, body aches and pains and is easily fatigued. Emotionally, he feels drained much of

the time, admitting to having low self-esteem and feeling ?worthless? and ?lazy.? Occasionally, brief

periods of intense panic overcome him, in which his heart races, he sweats profusely, and feels

dizziness.

Childhood Background

James grew up in a small town in Iowa, where his father was a respected local doctor and his mother

was an elementary school teacher. He has two sisters that have been extremely successful in their

careers: one is a PhD and teaches at a prestigious Northeastern university; the other is a successful

business owner in the Los Angeles area. James?s father, in particular, always placed great expectations in

him ? pushing him to follow in his footsteps as a medical doctor. Throughout his academic career, James

was an overachiever, winning full scholarships at prestigious universities and obtaining funding for

medical school through research grants

reference

Kaplan.edu. (n.d.). Abnormal psychology: Case study. James Retrieved from http://extmedia.kaplan.edu/artsSCi/PS440-1404A/case_studies/ps440_cs04_general_anxiety_disorder.pdfthis

*****is the textbook and must be used *****

Durand, V. M. & Barlow, D. H. (2012). Essentials of abnormal psychology (6th ed). [VitalSource Bookshelf Online]. Retrieved from https://kaplan.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781285708263

The concept of critical criminology has been prevalent among criminologists for decades. A derivative of Marxist Theory, the primary focus of conflict criminology is the disparities linked to economic, social, and political affiliation. Chapter 8 in your primary textbook and the MSU Professor Michalsen video (on youtube) discuss social conflict and critical criminology (Siegel, 2015, & Michalsen, 2011).

TITLE: Conflict Criminology and Sociology

SUBTITLES below: (1-4) COLLEGE LEVEL PAPER **Please include in paper so I can fellow, Big Thxs!!
In your paper
1. Explain how conflict theory is related to both criminology and sociology using appropriate terminology.
2. Discuss how politics play a role in conflict theory using appropriate terminology.
3. Discuss how politics influence crime rates of the lower class using appropriate terminology.
4. Evaluate various sociological schools of crime causation using appropriate terminology.

Your paper must
? Be FOUR double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style
? USE SIX SCHOLARLY SOURCES in addition to the course text and the article being evaluated.

Your instructor will provide you with login credentials to a Strayer University maintained Oracle server. Once you have received these credentials, you will need to log in to the Oracle server and document your login to verify your credentials work and you can complete the activities later in the course. This assignment requires the use of a snipping tool or print screen option on a keyboard to document the completion of this assignment.

Write a one to two (1-2) page paper in which you:

Use the print screen option on a keyboard or a snipping tool to capture screen shots of your telnet session into the Oracle server. Note: The graphically depicted solution is included in the required page length.
Briefly describe the steps used to log into the Strayer Oracle server.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student?s name, the professor?s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
Include diagrams or screen shots created through the use of a snipping tool or print screen keyboard option. The completed diagrams / screen shots must be imported into the Word document before the paper is submitted.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Use technology and information resources to research issues in the strategic implications and management of database systems.
Write clearly and concisely about topics related to the strategic planning for database systems using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

Click here to view the grading rubric.

COMPENSATION: If you were managing employee compensation, how would you recommend that your company evaluate the usefulness of its job evaluation or person-based plans?

HUMAN RELATIONS: Despite some progress and examples of minorities rising above the challenges of “Glass Ceiling”, “Succession planning”, and “Dysfunctional Managers”, there is still widespread discrimination in the workplace although done much more covertly because employers fear costly lawsuits. Discuss how organizations are meeting these challenges that have a direct impact on employee development. Be sure to address any experience you have had with either and how it impacted you personally as well as what you would have done differently had you been in position to make changes.

MICRO: Should government continue to subsidize Amtrak? Argue both for and against, making sure you support each side of the argument.

In1,000 words, (3 pages not including title page) consider the case of Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California to answer the following: Discuss why the case is important to mental health clinicians. Describe the violence risk assessment instru

Details:
In1,000 words, (3 pages not including title page) consider the case of Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California to answer the following:
Discuss why the case is important to mental health clinicians.
Describe the violence risk assessment instruments a clinician might use to meet the requirements provided for in Tarasoff.
Discuss if a clinician should be held civilly liable for violent behavior of an inmate the clinician assessed.
Provide three to five peer reviewed resources to support your explanations.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

In a 1,500-2,000-word essay, synthesize your learning from the course with the aim of determining an appropriate ethical position and moral practice regarding an ethical dilemma.
Your essay must include the feedback from your instructor from Topic 1 and your Peer Review feedback from Topic 6. The feedback should be incorporated into your revisions.
Begin with a discussion of ethical theory, including: (a) the definition and explanation of ethical theory, (b) the importance of metaethics for determining moral judgments, (c) how ethical thinking results in practical, moral action, and (d) how this applies to your personal life.
Describe the primary ethical theory (or theories) and particular worldview elements utilized in reaching your ethical position on the ethical dilemma selected.
Explain how a Christian worldview clarifies and interprets the ethical issue and contributes to the decision-making process (whether or not you share this worldview). Identify primary teachings, principles, and/or priorities of a distinctly Christian perspective that is brought to bear on the issue.
Compare and contrast this Christian perspective with at least one alternative worldview.
Provide a concrete illustration of how your ethical position on this issue will be put into practice within one or more specific life contexts.
Include three or more scholarly resources, which may include your textbooks and articles from class, as well as additional scholarly articles.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.