Describe the difference between depression and bipolar disorders and please be sure to include a description of the clinical characteristics of each.

(Meant for an abnormal psychology class, we use the textbook Understanding Abnormal Behavior 11e by David Sue if thats any help)

Describe the features of somatic symptom disorder, factitious disorders, and malingering, delineating how the three can be differentiated from one another.

(Meant for an abnormal psychology class, we use the textbook Understanding Abnormal Behavior 11e by David Sue if thats any help)

What are the symptoms of major depressive disorder and how long must these symptoms be present before the MDD would be diagnosed?

(Meant for an abnormal psychology class, we use the textbook Understanding Abnormal Behavior 11e by David Sue if thats any help)

Three dimensions of cultural competence include self-awareness, respectful communication, and collaborative partnerships. We all have our own biases and need to recognize them in order to provide culturally competent care. Our clients are experts on their culture and can teach us in order to better understand and care for them.

Identify your own biases and discuss what changes you would recommend for yourself in order to become a more culturally competent individual. List a minimum of one resource, using APA formatting, that supports your discussion.

Select ONE of the following writing prompts:

1. Why is failure important to an individual's life ?

2. Write about a favourabe childhood memory

3. If you were mayor of Toronto, how would you run the city ?

The use of assistive technology has had a huge impact on disabled individuals. Please discuss the benefits, as well as some potential issues, in the application of assistive technologies with this population. Include your operational definition of assistive technology in your response.

Thank you.

i am writing a research paper on "How does elementary class room size affect organizational citizenship behavor for teacher in a self contained class room setting and need to come up with a thesis?

Recalling the OJ Simpson trial, what public relations efforts were undertaken? To what effect?

Scenario

You work as an Administrative Manager at a food manufacturing company called Bruce’s Food Supply. You have been with the company for almost three years. You work for the Founder and President, Bruce Ventura, who started this company twentyyears ago and has grown it nationally, selling various food supplies to restaurants and hotels across Canada. Bruce’s Food Supply has over 100 employees, a manufacturing plant, which includes the Head Office that is located in Langley, BC

Bruce calls you into his office, and says, “I have a task for you to do immediately. I need you to write an email to all staff about the changes to our benefits program with Manulife Canada.”

You grab your note pad and pen and ask “Okay, when do you want the email sent out?”

Jim says, “Later today. Here are the major changes to the benefits program and policies. The Extended Health program that covers prescription drugs will drop from 100% coverage to 80%.”

You reply, “That’s not going to be popular. What does this mean?”

Jim says “When an employee gets a prescription for a prescribed medicine from the doctor, the employee has to pay for it first at the pharmacy and submits receipts to get reimbursed. In the old program, the whole amount of the prescription drug is covered. Now, the plan covers only 70 percent.”

You say, “Oh? So, it will cost more for employees under this new benefits program.”

Jim replies “Yes. We are losing money and the cost for these benefits have dramaticallyincreased over the past three years.”

Jim adds, “Our Dental Plan has changed too. The amount of coverage has decreased for major dental procedures such as braces and root canals. Minor coverage that involves teeth maintenance, such as cleaning and check up, drops to 75% from 100%.”

You respond, “Staff are not going to be happy! They will be paying more.”

Jim pauses, slumps his head as if disappointed, and responds “I know. I need to cut expenses. I simply have no other choice. Please try and communicate this to staff in the most positive way you can. Ultimately, this benefit expense is cutting into our bottom line since our staff members are aging more and becoming more dependent on the benefits program. Along with the fact that more people have families, unlike you who is still young and just graduated from BCIT. “Jim pauses, then adds, “Oh I nearly forgot. You also need to explain that I cut the international travel insurance for staff as I found out that staff were not using this benefit. However, I added a new program called the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all staff.”

You respond “What is that?

Jim says, “It is a counselling support hotline for staff members to call when they are facing any emotional, mental, financial, and family situations and they need to talk to someone about privately. It is available to staff 24 hours and 7 days per week. It is confidential and private. It is like having a counsellor who can talk to each staff privately by phone”

“That’s great news”

Jim says, “There are no additional costs to staff for EAP. Do you have any questions?”

You briefly look over your notes, then ask, “Do you want to review my email before I send it out?”

Jim says, “No, I trust you. Just send it directly to the staff, and please get it out as soon as possible.”

You say, “OK. I will get it done now.”

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Bruce’s Food Supply has the following email guidelines for sending out emails to staff members.

1) Write in the “YOU” viewpoint

2) Use the active voice

3) Write in a courteous and professional tone

4) Write in the Direct Approach

5) Write grammar error free including spelling

INSTRUCTIONS

Write a “Professional” Email in email good format, (do not forget to write an informative and concise subject line).

When you write your email, do not forget to consider the following:

1) Identify core information the reader needs. (They may or may not need to know everything included above.)

2) Reorganize the information effectively. What should go first or last?

3) Identify your audience, audience’s reaction, and tone. (Reminder: you are writing to the staff).

4) Use the direct approach.

5) Add transitions.

6) Proofread and edit your email.

7) ****Review your paper for grammatical errors.****

8) Write in email format.

You can create new details and relevant information such as email addresses, dates,and phone numbers.

How do you think aspects of contemporary culture have influenced the humanities and creative expression? What do you see as the main value of human creative expression for contemporary culture?

Thinking about what you have learned about human creative expression and ethics, respond to at least two of your peers. Explain why you agree or disagree with their point of view and how you believe human creative expression can impact issues we deal with today. Is there a connection between human expression and ethical values?

Discuss how you might facilitate student learning in your classroom using technology. What tools are available for secondary teachers to help engage students? Share 2-3 technological tools you see yourself using and why. Then, share ideas for how your peers can use the tools in their classrooms.

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How do societal/cultural expectations change the expectation of "normal?"