Post Discussion: Characteristics Of Older People

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Using the information from your reading in chapter 3 of the text (Ferrini & Ferrini, 2012) and other related material, do the following:

 

  • Select a characteristic of older people that you believe is an age-related change.
  • Design a hypothetical study that might prove or disprove your supposition.
  • Write a half-page paper that presents the details of your study.

    Support your statements with evidence from the Required Studies and your research. Cite and reference your sources in APA style.

     

 

Envision the constituents that elected you

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LASA 2 Write Your Own Bill

Scenario:

 

You are a newly elected Member of Congress. It is up to you as to whether you are a Senator or a Representative from your State.  You made several important promises during your campaign and now that you have taken your seat, you need to show the constituents you represent that you are going to fulfill at least one of these promises with a bill you write and introduce into your chamber.

 

Directions:

 

  1. Choose a topic for your bill:
    1. Envision the constituents that elected you
    2. Imagine that you have interacted with your constituents
    3. What’s making news?
    4. Look to other states
    5. Look to your own experience
    6. Look at current logs and regulations
    7. Use the internet
  2. Research your bill topic:
    1. Look at existing law
    2. Explore various solutions to the issue
    3. Support your position with facts and figures
    4. Determine your support and opposition
  3. When writing your bill:
    1. Ensure clarity, organization and accuracy
    2. Ensure you are creating law
    3. Anticipate questions and concerns
    4. Proofread and check grammar
  4. Bill structure (see attached)
  5. Bill writing checklist (see attached)

 

Some links that may help you understand how to write a bill:

 

  • Congressional Bills Web site http://www.gpoaccess.gov/bills/index.html
  • USA.gov is the front door to every government website.  http://www.usa.gov.
  • Congressional Bills Search Tips Web Site  http://www.gpo.gov/help/index.html#simple_search.htm
  • Thomas (Library of Congress) http://thomas.loc.gov/home/lawsmade.toc.html

 

Review the Bill Writing Checklist. Using the Bill Structure document fill in all sections to write your bill.

 

To complete this assignment, you must submit the completed Bill Structure Document that clearly illustrates all components of a professionally written bill and address all required elements of the assignment listed in the grading criteria below.

 

The assignment must be submitted as a Word document. Include APA formatted title and reference page. Be sure to cite any references used in APA format with intext citations

 

By Monday, March 23, 2015,

Explain any treatment strategies that would support your argument.

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Discussion Assignment

Assignment 2: Eating Disorders

Biological causal factors of anorexia nervosa include genetic predisposition, serotonin regulation, and physiologic weight set points. Given the prevalence of this disorder, it seems unlikely that biological causes alone could account for it.
Research eating disorders using your textbook and the Argosy University online library resources. Based on your research, respond to the following:

  • Comment on the relative strengths of biological causes compared to sociological or individual causes. Consider the types of anorexia nervosa in your argument.
  • Explain any treatment strategies that would support your argument.
  • Does obesity share anything in common with anorexia nervosa? Consider obesity causal factors and whether obesity is truly a mental disorder.

Write your initial response in 3–4 paragraphs. If you refer to research information, cite sources applying APA standards.

By Sunday, March 22, 2015, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, March 25, 2015, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.

Which other strategies can Fred employ to reduce the likelihood of groupthink during the meeting?

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According to Irving Janis (1972), groupthink is the process by which we conform to others’ decisions even when we individually disagree with these decisions.

Imagine that Fred is the manager of a bookstore, and the sales of books have slowed in recent months. Fred decides to meet with his employees to find ways to reduce expenses and increase sales.

To reduce the possibility of groupthink before the start of the meeting, Fred encourages everyone to speak up with their opinions—no matter what those opinions are.

    • Discuss why groupthink takes place. What characteristics of a group most often lead to groupthink?

 

    • Do you agree with Fred’s strategy to reduce the likelihood that groupthink will occur?

 

  • Which other strategies can Fred employ to reduce the likelihood of groupthink during the meeting?