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What is the behavior that you are trying to change? Describe the behavior. How would you apply operant conditioning to change this behavior? Would you use positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment or negative punishment?

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Operant Conditioning Theory

For this paper, you will choose a behavior of yours or someone else’s that you would like to change through operant conditioning. Examples include overeating, getting a child to clean up his room, or stopping your dog from chewing up your shoes. Answer the following questions in the form of a 2-3 page paper:

  • What is the behavior that you are trying to change? Describe the behavior.
  • How would you apply operant conditioning to change this behavior? Would you use positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment or negative punishment?
  • Is your goal to increase or decrease the behavior?
  • What will you use as reinforcers or punishers? Are they primary or secondary reinforcers/punishers?
  • If you choose to reinforce the behavior- What schedule of reinforcement will you use? What pattern of responding would you expect this schedule of reinforcement to produce? OR
  • If you choose to punish the behavior- What problems might result from using punishment to change the behavior? What steps would you take to address these problems?
  • What would you expect to happen to the behavior if the reinforcer/punisher were removed?
  • Does research support your method of changing the behavior? Discuss the empirically-supported methods of changing your selected behavior. Cite at least 2 peer-reviewed journal articles.

Create a persuasive letter from one of the two scenarios below. Use full block formatting with mixed punctuation and traditional spacing. Proofread your document carefully and then upload your file to this dropbox.

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BUSI-2304-001 – Business Communication

Create a persuasive letter from one of the two scenarios below. Use full block formatting with mixed punctuation and traditional spacing. Proofread your document carefully and then upload your file to this dropbox.

Etech – You are the fleet sales manager at Nacogdoches Motor Company (5000 North St., Nacogdoches, TX 75962) and have been contacted by Matt Rocco, president of Etech Global Services (1903 Berry Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75965). He is considering purchasing a fleet of 10 vehicles for use by Etech sales/customer relations personnel.
A company will often purchase vehicles for employees to drive when conducting business. This serves as an incentive to good employees and can also provide advertising and strengthened brand awareness, since the company logo is typically affixed to the vehicle (like Best Buy’s Geek Squad).

Choose any vehicle you believe would be a good fit for your prospective customer’s company, but be sure to choose a vehicle that will portray an appropriate image. For example, representatives for Goodwill or American Red Cross would probably not need to drive a Mercedes, and a Kia Rio would not be a logical choice for a Rolex sales representative. You may use the Internet to gather vehicle and pricing information, but be sure NOT to copy wording verbatim from any website. Persuade the reader to purchase your selected vehicle from your dealership. Be sure to include to include pricing information and incentives that might be beneficial.

Create a letterhead for your business and write a letter to Rocco at the address above. Provide a compelling argument from your reader’s perspective with a persuasive appeal.

OR –

JAVA JACKS – Imagine that you live around the corner from Java Jacks coffee shop in Nacogdoches and spend a great deal of your time in the shop. Known for its great beverages, healthy snacks and light meals, this SFA-alumni owned business provides a comfortable, cozy atmosphere with free WiFi. This ideal location for homework, reading and study groups only lacks one thing – a printer for use by customers.

While SFA provides printing at the library and various computer labs, it is a long walk for you and other SFA student-patrons, and you have no car! So, you have decided to ask the shop owners, Brent and Sarah Patton, to set up a complementary printing service. Propose that the service run at break-even prices – just enough to pay for the printer, paper, and ink cartridges. This would benefit the shop by enticing patrons to spend even more time in the establishment, which would likely increase profits. Add any additional information you think might be beneficial; perhaps you had to
walk to campus to print the letter you are sending, so you bought your afternoon latte on campus. Additionally, a new coffee shop is currently being constructed in a location between Java Jacks and
the SFA campus; this may create additional pressure on the Pattons to improve customer satisfaction and appeal to new customers.

On your personal letterhead, write a letter to the Pattons at 1122 North St., Nacogdoches, TX 75961. Provide a convincing argument from the reader’s perspective with a persuasive appeal

In this one-page proposal, discuss the topic.Include what you will be looking for and what you expect the findings to show.

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Argumentative Synthesis Paper (70 points)

A research synthesis paper integrates knowledge gained through the article summaries and sometimes within your own related experience.To properly integrate the articles, students must decide on an organizational scheme and then use subsection headers to organize the material.

For this assignment, you are to select a controversial psychology related topic that interests you.For example, you may select a topic related to opposing views on whether or not psychology is a science. Find articles that support it and articles that conflict with it. Summarize your findings with several subsection headers.Compare and contrast your findings. Include subsections on your experience with the topic, your recommendations on the topic, and include any stimulated thoughts you have.

Additionally, you are required to send a one-page proposal on your chosen topic for approval.In this one-page proposal, discuss the topic.Include what you will be looking for and what you expect the findings to show.

The paper should adhere to APA format and be 7- 9 pages in length (does not include title, tables/graphs, and reference page).It is possible that some of the journal summaries may not be incorporated into the synthesis, but students should attempt to integrate as many as possible.

Market entry is a key piece of any international marketing course. What are the different formats for entry and what are the risk profiles of each? Explain in detail and use examples to illustrate your answer .

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Essay Question

Your answers should be logical, coherent, thorough, complete and free of error. An essay question is designed to test understanding of the concepts involved in the question, the relationship of those concepts to each other, and how those concepts play out in the marketplace. Therefore, this essay requires a plan, which will identify the concepts involved, and then point out how the relationships work. If this were about a marketing or international business concept, the sections would explain each concept, explain how the concepts are related to each other, and give examples of how the concepts are present in the marketplace.

Essay should consist of: –

  • Introduction (6 sentences at least)
  • 3 Body Paragraphs (7 sentences at least)
  • Conclusion (6 sentences at least)

The writer must make sure that the important points are included, the relationships are explained, and the examples are relevant. All this and there should be an error-free, logical, coherent argument underpinning the essay so that it makes sense to the reader. Merely mentioning the concepts without explaining them and how they are connected will result in a poor grade. Once you have identified and explained the concepts, you will have another paragraph explaining the links between the concepts and examples of marketplace (real life) situations.

1) Market entry is a key piece of any international marketing course. What are the different formats for entry and what are the risk profiles of each? Explain in detail and use examples to illustrate your answer .

Provide examples of previous mentors who have enhanced your learning experiences. Describe methods utilized by your mentors to improve educational experiences. Discuss the impact on your nursing practice.

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WEEK 5 DISCUSSION

Each week students will participate within a discussion by answering ONE of two questions. Students must post their original work within the initial post before peer postings can be viewed. Remember to receive maximum participation points students are required to post peer postings at LEAST 2 days per week AND answer professor question.

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week on the basis of the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned and complete your participation for this assignment by Day 7. To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use resources from the South University Online Library.

As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Support your work, using your course lectures and textbook readings. Helpful APA guides and resources are available in the South University Online Library. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the South University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at APA Style.
• APA Citation Helper
• APA Citations Quick Sheet
• APA-Style Formatting Guidelines for a Written Essay
• Basic Essay Template

Begin reviewing and replying to peer postings/responses early in the week to enhance peer discussion. See the rubric for participation points. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing viewpoints with a rationale, challenging aspects of the discussion, or indicating relationships between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress.

TASK

Post your initial response to one of the two topics below.

Topic 1

Mentoring

a. Provide examples of previous mentors who have enhanced your learning experiences.

b. Describe methods utilized by your mentors to improve educational experiences.

c. Discuss the impact on your nursing practice.

Topic 2

Formative and Summative Learning Assessment

a. Create a teaching scenario that includes formative and summative learning assessments.

b. Discuss how you would communicate your findings with the learner.

c. Provide examples of positive vs discouraging learner feedback.

How can we, as nurses, ensure that the patient understands that he or she is at the center of our care and that the technology is an adjunct to it? Share your experiences and ideas to ensure a patient-focused experience in a high-tech environment.

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WEEK 5 DISCUSSION

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week on the basis of the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned and complete your participation for this assignment by Day 7. To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use resources from the South University Online Library.

As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Support your work, using your course lectures and textbook readings. Helpful APA guides and resources are available in the South University Online Library. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the South University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at APA Style.
• APA Citation Helper
• APA Citations Quick Sheet
• APA-Style Formatting Guidelines for a Written Essay
• Basic Essay Template

Begin reviewing and replying to peer postings/responses early in the week to enhance peer discussion. See the rubric for participation points. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing viewpoints with a rationale, challenging aspects of the discussion, or indicating relationships between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress.

TASK

Post your initial response to one of the two topics below.

Topic 1

Simulation technology has been transformative in nursing education. Through the use of simulation, nurses can repeatedly practice skills and gain clinical confidence in a risk-free environment. Simulation, however, is not just for health care professionals.

How can nurses leverage simulation technology for patient and family education? (Include your rationale.)
Share your experiences and ideas for leveraging simulation technology for patient education.

Topic 2

IT can be a great tool in our caring environment, but it can also be perceived as a hindrance. Recent patient satisfaction surveys have had comments such as “the nurse and the doctor were more interested in the computer than me” and “I felt like they were treating the machines not the person connected to them.”

You read in your textbook about Jean Watson and her Theory of Human Caring.

How can we, as nurses, ensure that the patient understands that he or she is at the center of our care and that the technology is an adjunct to it? (Include your rationale.)
Share your experiences and ideas to ensure a patient-focused experience in a high-tech environment.

How was Hitler’s economy policies successful in improving German economy? How did Hitler war affect German economy?

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Discussion week 5

Read the article, ‘Hitlers’ War and the German Economy: A Reinterpretation

R. J. Overy.

Discuss the one of the following questions

1. How was Hitler’s economy policies successful in improving German economy?

2. How did Hitler war affect German economy?

It has become very common for combat veterans to experience disabling injuries on their tours of duty. Explain what you could do in order to aid them in their post-military career development process. Identify any local resources that may support your endeavors.

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Working with various disabilities

How can you help a client with a disability, such as Autism, Down’s Syndrome, and other significant mental health disorders, find a place to work, train, and/or shadow someone for a day? Provide answers specific to that population/disability. For example, for a client with Downs Syndrome, you may first help them seek employment opportunities/experiences at agencies which have hired those with Downs Syndrome previously, you may consider their specific abilities, skills, and aptitude with specific job characteristics and you may reach out to the agency on the client’s behalf (with signed consents), or the client may be capable of taking initiative. 150 word response.

150 word opinion

150 word opinion

It has become very common for combat veterans to experience disabling injuries on their tours of duty. Explain what you could do in order to aid them in their post-military career development process. Identify any local resources that may support your endeavors. 150 word response.

150word opinion

After analyzing SV2030 consider how to measure success. Which two of the six performance measures do you think are the most useful indicators of how the transformation is measured? Is the transformation successful?

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Strategy planing

Review SV2030 and relate the strategic plan to the four common elements in successful strategy planning. For each element, analyze if the element meets the criteria.

  1. Clear, consistent long-term goals
  2. Profound understanding of the competitive environment
  3. Objective appraisal of resources
  4. Effective Implementation

After analyzing SV2030 consider how to measure success. Which two of the six performance measures do you think are the most useful indicators of how the transformation is measured? Is the transformation successful?

What do you believe the biggest programmatic issue that private industry will face instituting a cyber resilience program? What will be the challenges?

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Resilience and homeland security

What do you believe the biggest programmatic issue that private industry will face instituting a cyber resilience program? What will be the challenges?