Post an explanation of the role of theory in research. Next, identify a theory in your Psychology and explain its basic tenets. Then, with this theory in mind, consider your answer to the following question posed by Dr. Burkholder in last week’s reading: “What do I have to believe about the world and about human beings in order for me to accept or use this theory?” Finally, describe the extent to which the epistemological and ontological assumptions of your chosen theory align with the philosophical orientation that reflects your worldview

Through Next-Generation Sequencing, we have learned a lot about the human gut microbiome, including community demographics, establishment of the microbiome and microbiome stability. Design a study to determine the effects of daily kombucha consumption on gut microbiome composition and function. Be sure to describe the model system, controls, types of data to be collected, methods of data analysis, and limitations of the study. Also indicate whether the data you gather will provide correlative or causative evidence of the effects of kombucha on the gut microbiome.

1. Rick is currently 35 years old. He plans to retire at age 65 and hopes to live to age 85. His labour income is $50,000 per year, and he intends to maintain a constant level of real consumption spending over the next 50 years. Assuming a real interest rate of 3% per year, no taxes, and no growth in real labour income, what is the value of Rick’s human capital?

****I would like this broken down step by step, and the formula that was used for it****

Congestive Heart Failure

Identify pharmacologic agents for diuresis to reduce preload. Identify positive inotropes.   Identify phosphodiesterase inhibitors. Describe the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors. Describe the mechanism of action of Human B-type natriuretic peptide. Describe the mechanism of action of Angiotensin II-receptor blockers.   Which of these agents is the most commonly used for left sided heart failure? Right sided heart failure?   You may use narrative writing or a table to answer these questions.

2. a) Describe some advantages of using cameras, ROVs, AUVs, and buoys compared to having manned technologies.
b) Shrimp fished at great depths survive but do not fish. Why?
c) Describe what a research hypothesis is and what the researcher does after formulating a hypothesis.
d) The picture shows a red coral that lives down to a depth of max. 300 meters. How does a fish or a human perceive the coral at 50 meters deep or below - as red or black? Justify the answer.

(Question) Imagine that TWO of the theorists below were invited to speak at a symposium on personality theory development and are both on the stage. Someone in the audience raises her hand and asks, "So what do you think was your theory's greatest contribution to our current understanding of human personality?" What would each of the theorists you chose say in answer to the question? (Use any of the listed theorist but must be two) Freud, Jung, Adler, Rogers, Horney.

Answer must be at least 150 words

Do you agree with the U.N. Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty that U.S. policies towards poverty ignore human rights and as a result, our democracy is steadily being undermined? How do you explain the fact that there are 40 million people living under the federal poverty line in the richest country on earth? What kind of actions do you expect the government to take in order to address poverty and income inequality or do you think that these issues are society's responsibility to deal with? Explain.