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How is the program appropriate for the targeted population, and why?

Are there any ways in which the program is not appropriate? If so, explain how the program or the population could be adjusted.

Are people able to easily find and get to the location? Is it accessible to the specific groups for whom the program is intended?

Is there a cost associated with the program? Is the cost appropriate, given the target population and expected outcomes? Why, or why not?

Which domains of development (physical, cognitive, and/or psychosocial) are emphasized by this program? How are these emphasized?

Could skills within other domains of development be incorporated into this program? Make recommendations as to how these might be included.

Is the program implementation (how often is it offered and what occurs each time) effective in promoting its purpose and achieving its goals? If so, how? If not, what suggestions would you make for improvement?

Analyze ethical considerations related developmental psychology within the program. Does the program appear to follow a moral and ethical code when working with people? If so, how? If not, what does the program need to address immediately

Prior to completing this discussion, please read the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (2010) and Fact Sheet on End-of-Life Care (2014), as well as the Block, S. D., et al. (2006), Kwak, J., & Haley, W. E. (2005), and Torbic (2011) articles required for this week. You will also be required to find two additional peer-reviewed sources to support developmental psychology concepts and theory and apply them to this topic within the provided end-of-life case scenarios.
You are working as the social worker at an area hospital dealing primarily with end-of-life decisions and palliative care. For this discussion, you will be reviewing the PSY605 End-of-Life Case Scenarios document and making recommendations based on the information provided in the scenarios.

All end-of-life choices and medical decisions have complex psychosocial components, ramifications, and consequences that have a significant impact on suffering and the quality of living and dying. The issues involved in this process of decision making are based on issues of developmental stage, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, health, family, and physical, cognitive, and psychosocial states. For your initial post, you will apply concepts from developmental psychology to create your recommended courses of action for both Roger and Geri. Carefully review the PSY605 End-of-Life Case Scenarios document and then research at least one peer-reviewed article published within the last 10 years in the Ashford University Library for each of the scenarios.

For each scenario, explain human development in the context of the situation described using research to support your responses. Create a recommended course of action for each of the two scenarios by addressing the following questions:

What is the best recommended course of action for the client at this time, and why?

What potential effects would themes such as the client’s culture, ethnicity, family, education, and gender have on the situation and recommendation(s)?

How does the client’s developmental stage factor into your recommendation?

How do the client’s physical, cognitive, and psychosocial states affect your recommendation(s)?

How might the developmental stage(s) of the client’s family member(s) affect your recommendation?

How will you present your recommendation(s) to both the patient and family member(s)?

What consideration(s) would affect your manner of presentation?

Are there considerations that cannot be processed at this time because of lack of information in the written scenario?

Analyze and comment on the ethical considerations in each of the scenarios. Note how the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct might provide guidance. Evaluate the unique scholarly perspectives presented in your research to support your recommendations.

Part II Evaluate Existing Programming for People Across the Lifespan

Prior to completing this discussion, please read Chapter 21 from the Lerner, Easterbrooks, Mistry, and Weiner (2013) e-book and the review the list of programs included in the Federal Program Inventory published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2013) required for this week.

For this discussion, you will take on the role of a developmental psychologist reviewing an existing program to assess the program’s efficacy for the developmental stage(s) of the target audiences identified. Using the Federal Program Inventory as a guide, search for a human services program at work either in your local area or online. Find a program of interest to you that serves the need(s) of a specific population of individuals. You may want to refer to the Program Proposal Tracks and Topics in Developmental Psychology document for ideas on the types of programs to look for in your search.

For your initial post, create a brief summary of the program’s details that includes the information below.
Program title

The program’s purpose

Who the program serves, including age group, gender(s), race(s), cultures(s), and any special groups identified (veterans, people with disabilities, dog owners, etc.)

Program location

Agency/group running the program

When (or how often) the program takes place

You will then evaluate the elements of the program and the effectiveness of these elements for individuals and/or the community it serves. Explain human development in the context of current trends by evaluating the program through the lens of developmental psychology. Examine the application of developmental theory a

Use specific U.S. Supreme Court cases to briefly trace the development of the right to counsel for indigent defendants. In this context explain the right to self-representation by criminal defendants. and the problems that arise when this right is claimed by some defendants with mental disabilities.

Prior to completing this assignment, review the guidelines for the Program Proposal assignment in Week Six of this course and review the Program Proposal Track and Topics in Developmental Psychology document. You may also review the Federal Program Inventory for ideas.

For this assignment, you will identify and describe the foundational components for your proposal based on the information requested in the “Beginning the Program Proposal Process” section of the Program Proposal assignment.

Choose an area of interest. This area of interest will include a general track and define a specific issue within the track that is of interest to you and presents a contemporary problem to be solved. See the Program Proposal Tracks and Topics in Developmental Psychology document to view the tracks (Community, Clinical/Counseling, and Education) and suggested issues within each track for the proposal. Once the track and issue have been chosen, write a one-paragraph summary of the specific track and issue to be addressed in the proposal.

Identify the target population. Regardless of the track and issue chosen, a target population must be identified for the proposal. Identify the target population associated with the chosen issue. Within the target population, choose the developmental stage that will act as the focus (sample) for the proposal. Many programs may directly and/or indirectly influence people in different stages; however, it is important to select the stage that is most applicable to the specific program being proposed. For example, in a program for adults who are caring for their elderly parents, the focus is on the adults (likely in middle adulthood) so a middle adulthood focus would be most appropriate for that program. Provide a one-paragraph rationale for the target population identified.

Identify the geographic location where the program will be deployed. Programming will be directly influenced by the location in which it will take place. For example, a child safety program in a rural farming community will likely have different objectives and needs than a child safety program in a large metropolitan city. Once the geographic location has been chosen, provide a one-paragraph rationale for that location.

Create a brief annotated bibliography. Research a minimum of five peer-reviewed articles on the chosen issue in the Ashford University Library and include citations for all articles in APA format as outline in the Ashford Writing Center. All sources utilized must have been published within the last 10 years. Provide a brief annotation for each cited article to address the relevance of the articles to your topic and how they will be used the proposal. Within the annotation evaluate the unique scholarly perspectives and research in the field of developmental psychology presented within the article and analyze any ethical considerations presented in the article that would impact the deployment of your program.

Writing the Beginning the Program Proposal Process Paper

The Paper:

Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length, including the annotated bibliography, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

Must include at least five peer-reviewed sources published within the last 10 years, all of which come from the Ashford University Library.

Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
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Compare and/or contrast Beowulf to crew of the Challenger. Who is more heroic and why

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The company sells holiday accommodation in a seaside resort.

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Forecasting (100 points)

Read through the Case Study entitled “Highline Financial Services, Inc.” in Chapter 3 of your textbook. It covers the role of forecasting in operations management. Examine the demand that this company has experienced for the three categories of service it offers over the preceding two years. Assuming nothing changes in terms of advertising or promotion, and competition also does not change, predict the demand for the services the company offers for the next four quarters. (Note that there is not enough data to develop seasonal relatives.)

You should be able to make reasonably good, approximate, intuitive estimates of demand. What general observations can you make regarding demand? Should Freddie have any concerns? Explain your answers in a 4-6 page paper, not including the cover and references pages. Use at least one outside reference to support your recom

Feminism research compared to my beliefs on feminism.

Your assignment is to prepare a holiday dish for guests or yourself that might be served in one of the countries (other than the United States) discussed this semester. You may also visit an ethnic restaurant and order as if it is a special holiday.

Please submit this assignment in the exact format below. Answer each question under each heading and sub-heading and submit this file when completed. See tips for success on the next page!!!

Instructions:

1. Choose a country of interest
a. Write 1 paragraph introducing the country 10pts
2. Choose a holiday that is celebrated in that country
a. Write 2 paragraphs describing the holiday 10 pts
3. Prepare a holiday dish of traditional foods that might be served on this holiday occasion
a. Provide all recipes used. A recipe will list all ingredients and amounts. It will also have a set of instructions. It’s important that you submit the recipe in the correct format. If you choose to visit a restaurant, provide similar recipes for what you have ordered (You do not need to ask for the recipes from the restaurant. They may not be willing to provide them. Submit recipes that best represent what you ate). 5 pts
b. In your own words, write at least 1 paragraph describing the recipes and foods chosen. Describe the tastes, textures and flavors. This can also be an opportunity to share personal or family connections you have with this food. If you submit a description from a recipe, you will receive no credit for this section. 10 pts
c. Provide a photo of the meal you have made OR provide a photo of the restaurant name and the meal you are served. If it appears you have taken a photo from online, you will receive zero points for this section and possibly an additional point deduction for photo plagiarism. 5 points
4. Write 3-5 paragraphs explaining the following:
a. What nutrients are provided in these dishes and what nutrients might be lacking? What are the nutritional benefits of this dish? Expand beyond macro/micronutrients to describing the phytochemicals that might also be present. Be sure you are thorough and display your nutritional knowledge. If this is your first nutrition class, be sure to do extra review to ensure the information you provide is accurate. (HINT: Before assuming something has no nutritional value – check first! Every food provides us with some sort of nutritional value) 15 pts
b. Did you need to make substitutions for certain ingredients? Explain why or why not. 5pts
c. What are the appropriate manners for serving a guest on this occasion? 10 pts
d. Describe any blessings that might be used over the meal 10 pts
e. Describe any “fun” food facts, food-related folk tales or food beliefs that are typical of the region or related to the food you chose 10 pts
5. Write 1 paragraph on your personal experience and thoughts on this activity. What did you find interesting? Valuable? Challenging? 5 pts
6. Please provide this assignment in a word document and use the formatting above to structure the assignment (i.e. 1a., 2a, 3a, 3b, etc…). Use a basic, clear font, 12pt, 1-inch margins. Assignment must be submitted as a word document. Use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Cite all sources using JAND format (see link for information on JAND (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) formatting: http://libguides.bju.edu/ld.php?content_id=919294 ). 5 pts

Tips for Success:

1. If you choose a celebration you are familiar with, be sure to formally research the holiday and traditions and cite appropriate sources. It’s ok (and encouraged) to include personal experiences, but it’s crucial to also provide accurate information from reliable sources. Your personal experience might not always accurately reflect general cultural traditions.

2. At the college level, I expect you to expand on your thoughts and display your knowledge. Submitting 1-2 sentence answers will result in a loss of points. Be sure to fully answer all required questions and provide examples when needed (i.e. “There are many nutrients in this dish. It’s very balanced” = too general! A statement like this must be followed up with facts regarding the nutritional value of the dish). Since this is a college level nutrition course, it’s especially important to expand on this topic and really evaluate the nutritional qualities of the dish you choose. Simply listing the amount of macro and micronutrients present will result in a loss of points.

3. Do not cite Wikipedia as a source. This is not an appropriate source at the college level. Try your best to find reliable sources online. Of course, use the book as a primary resource.

4. The point value of this assignment is equal to the point value of an exam. Be sure to take it seriously if you want full credit!