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Your final exam, next week, will ask you to read, summarize and most importantly respond to academic articles. The article and videos below give you some good tips about the response part (especially about forming an actual argument of your own), so check it out!

Then, answer the following questions:

1. What did you learn from the article and videos that you find most valuable (300 words)?

2. What questions do you still have on writing a summary/response essay?

Writing Tips (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

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Background Information. (Describe the main biome that elephants arelocated, describe an ecosystem and describe 4 other types of biomes)

Name and discuss how elephants are threatened in Africa. (Research)

Discuss how biodiversity can affect the increase or decrease of the elephant population.

Differentiate between the types of population growth models that can increase or decrease the elephant population.

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Within organizations, the human resources department is considered an ally by some managers and a barrier by others. The legal requirements of managing HR require you to be the dispenser of policies, procedures, and rules at times and a trusted counselor and guide at other times. There are varying perspectives on the value HR policies bring to an organization. In other words, the policies, procedures, or rules may be viewed as tools that help or hinder leaders from managing their people and will either detract from or enhance company performance. When not properly aligned with the company's goals, they can negatively affect the success of the organization. You know that you need to review the current HR policies, procedures, and rules and anticipate that you may be recommending changes, additions, or deletions. Because you are still new and solidifying your position within the company, you are concerned that missteps now will cost you your "place at the table."

You decide to consult with your mentor-an experienced, powerful HR executive at another company. She presents the following for you to consider:

• What steps will you take in your policy, procedure, and HR rules review with the jewelry company?
• What will that involve? As you consider their HR policies, how will you ensure they are effectively aligned with what you see as the company's goals?
• If you find areas where policy revision is needed, how will you present your recommendations?
• How do you feel your recommendations will be viewed?
• Do you anticipate resistance? If so, what plan do you have to overcome that?
• What do you see as the possible outcome from policy revision in terms of impact on the company's performance?
• Write her an e-mail addressing these issues.

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Introduction: For this assignment you will discuss the differences between morals, ethics, duties and values and think of one scenario where each would apply. Please see attached power point to help you find your answers.

Acceptable Length: 1-2 paragraphs

Formatting Requirements:

• Put your name, course and section number, and assignment title at the top of the document.
• Use one-inch margins.
• Use a 12-point Times New Roman font.
• Use double line spacing in the document.
• Use APA Citation Style
• Please write in your own words. Plagiarism will not be accepted.

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In the Module One overview and resources, you learned that the field of cognitive psychology examines human thought processes through a variety of research techniques. The field encompasses several areas including neuroscience, memory, attention, and problem solving. Based on what you know about cognitive psychology, compare and contrast two different research methods that are used in cognitive psychology. Next, find an article that uses one of the research methods you have discussed. Summarize the main points of the article and discuss why this particular method was useful.

In your responses to your peers, consider their evaluation of the different research methods, and weigh in as to whether you agree or disagree with their assessment and why. Also, consider the article and experiment they summarized. How might you “translate” the same experiment into a different research method?

To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric document (attached).

AFTER COMPLETING THE INITIAL POST, PLEASE ALSO RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING TWO STUDENTS POSTS REGARDING THE SAME TOPIC!

STUDENT ONE:

The human mind and the mental processes of the brain are the drive of cognitive psychology. I was amazed when I read that cognitive psychology or at least some form of it, has been around for thousands of years. As researchers continued their studies in other fields, they began to utilize their methods to study the mind. Today, the most popular research methods used in cognitive psychology are, case studies, correlational studies, and experimental studies.

Two research methods that I will compare, and contrast are: correlational studies and experimental studies. A correlational study allows a researcher to observe groups of people, while being able to record the frequency and/or intensity of many variables at once (McBride & Cutting, 2019). In correlational studies, observations may include measures such as self-reporting and the observations are done in a relatively naturalistic setting.

Experimental studies are one of the most popular types of research done by psychologists. An experimental study is conducted by introducing an intervention and study the effects among different groups of subjects. The group populations are usually randomized, meaning the subjects are grouped by chance. Experimental studies use different variables to study the impact of the select population. In contrast to correlational studies, experiments intentionally involve the manipulation of variables. It is only in experimental studies that a causal relationship can be defined. Both methods may be conducted in certain studies. Because experimental studies are more costly, a correlational study may be done to see if its worth going forth with the experimental study.

I chose the article, “Attention training improves intelligence and functioning of children's brain” because it focuses on a cognitive area of interest and it utilizes the experimental method for its research. In this article, a group of researchers from Grenada, Spain “evaluated the influence of a computer-based attention-training intervention on intelligence scores and brain functioning on a group of pre-school age children” (University of Granada, 2018 para 1). The study was done at the Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC). Children took part in an attention-training intervention program that was delivered on a digital platform. The results show that these children improved their intelligence score and their brain function that was related to their attention control. The training program was developed by researchers at the University of Grenada. It consisted of exercises that activate different brain areas that are responsible for the control of attention. These activities were performed on computers and tablet, and they required the child to focus their attention to different situations where the dominate response would not be correct. The experimental method was the best choice for this research study because it gave the researchers a chance to test a theory of whether attention training improves intelligence. Researchers were able to have control over their independent variables. This allowed them to make conclusions about whether the independent variables really affect the dependent variable.

References

McBride, D. M., & Cutting, J. C. (2019). COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Theory, process, and methodology (Second ed.). Los Angeles: Sage Publishing.

University of Granada. (2018). Attention training improves intelligence and functioning of children's brain. ScienceDaily. Retrieved May 26, 2019 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181211103108...

STUDENT TWO:

We are always interested in how the brain works, whether this be in the field of psychology, our children, or co-workers and they do things that just make you shake your head. My son has definitely made me shake my head a lot, but I am sure my parents did the same thing when I was growing up and I am sure my parents would have loved to conduct some cognitive psychology to understand my thoughts better. Unfortunately they couldn't do that but based on my past experiences and the trends in our societies today, I would be interested in attention and problem solving. They are both their own separate entity but also dependent on each other, and every so often you have those individuals that go against the norm and can struggle in the attention area but great at problem solving. With attention, researchers want to understand what makes individuals pay attention to something and what also distracts our attention. Why studying this, researchers examine this impact on what it has on tasks that deal with problem solving.

Now these two methods are unique to each other but also serve their own purpose. For example, if we wanted to see how an individual(s) conduct shopping we may give them a task to look for a certain items and see how quickly, or the route they take to reach those products. Can they maintain their attention and focus on the list and do what they are told or will they come up with a solution to find the products in the quickest manner possible. Can they keep their attention and stay focused or will they get distracted and unable to solve the problem of getting the products. If a researcher was to throw 'traps' at the individual and see if they can maintain attention, while also solving the problem of getting around these traps, or can they loose their attention and be unable to solve the problem.

"Mind wandering is a pervasive feature of human cognition often associated with the withdrawal of task-related executive control processes" (Seli, Cheyne, Smilek, 2013, p.1). In their researcher, Seli et. al., (2013), wanted to see what exactly cause individuals to mind wander, outside of the the obvious factors of individual differences. Can we see markers or predictors that are obvious, to see what exactly causes us to wander in our minds. In today's society it can be pretty easy to see that because there is so much technology available to us and we can become easily distracted. but there are also internal reasons for this, and these researchers are hoping to shed some light on to those reasons. To examine their hypothesis, the researchers had 43 participants partake in an experiment where the participants were tasked with pressing a button (space-bar) to see if they could focus on the task or if their mind would wonder. They were given a variety of sounds and every time they heard a sound they were to press the space-bar and some sounds were piercing and some were subtle sounds. After each sound and press the participants were asked if they stayed on task, zoned out, or just all together tuned out the sound.

What these researchers discovered was that, "Results from both samples showed significantly more behavioral variability associated with both types of mind-wandering reports (i.e., tuned-out and zoned-out reports) relative to on-task performance, thereby providing initial support for the variability hypothesis" (Seli et. al., 2013, p.3). This study shows that when it comes to mind-wandering, it is based on the behavior of the individual. There are those people that tune-out those things around them and there are those that just simply zone-out and this has nothing else to do with other than just the behavior of the individual. Now this does not mean that another study would produce different results, it just means that for this research, these researchers discovered that it was the behavior of the individual that caused their mind to wander.

Reference:

Seli, P., Cheyne, J.A., & Smilek, D. (2013). Wandering Minds and Wavering Rhythms: Linking Mind Wandering and Behavioral Variability. Journal of Experimental Psychology. 39(1), 1-5. doi: 10.1037/a0030954.

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The Open Source Sample Alert provides examples of potential indicators of terrorist activity. Discuss signs that professionals in surveillance roles can look for in order to predict and prevent a terrorist attack. In addition, identify any legal parameters that may limit surveillance abilities. Cite at least one case in which counterterrorism professionals detected terroristic preparation and prevented an attack.

For additional details, please refer to the Module One Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric document.

Website: The USA PATRIOT Act: Preserving Life and Liberty

This act provides a deep understanding of the latitude given to law enforcement professionals and operational considerations that need to be factored in when developing a case or conducting an investigation.

This resource supports the short paper in this module.

Counterterrorism is a specific and unique form of law enforcement and security. With increased occurrences of domestic and international terrorism related cases, the need to explore all the elements that influence counterterrorism measures is paramount. Counterterrorism approaches are constantly evolving with terroristic techniques, as are the laws and policies that govern the global response to terrorism.

In order to understand this specialty, one must explore terrorism as a whole. Terrorism can come in many forms, including international, domestic, and cyber. Regardless of the type, terrorism poses a major threat to human life, property, and prosperity. Where a violent act attempts to harm the direct targets, violent acts of terrorism have larger political or societal implications. There are many factors to be considered when trying to combat terrorism, such as the means and techniques being utilized, the motives, the target, and the ultimate goal. What is the venue and demographic of the terrorist? Does the terrorist have health-related issues or motivations that go beyond their immediate surroundings? Lastly, what support structure does the terrorist have to assist in carrying out their mission? These are only a few of the many questions that counterterrorism professionals seek to answer in order to determine terrorists’ motivations, strengths, and weaknesses. Understanding the complexity of these considerations is the first step in understanding counterterrorism.

Field operators and surveillance professionals must be aware of the steps a terrorist takes to prepare for an attack. These steps can often begin with pre-operational research, which can include taking notes and pictures of a target location, probing a site to see what security reaction time is, and using social media to obtain additional information. A current trend that terrorists use to conduct pre-operational research is the use of individuals who would not cause alarm to scope out a target. For example, an elderly individual or mother with a child in a stroller can easily obtain information without drawing attention to themselves. Security personnel who are not trained in counterterrorism may not detect these people as suspicious, but counterterrorism professionals know that anyone can be part of a terrorism plot. They seek the indicators of terrorist planning in addition to the individuals behind the plan.

The last part of the planning phase consists of obtaining the materials for a terrorist’s mode of attack. Counterterrorism professionals observe the plan unfold and track the terrorists’ activities until there is enough evidence collected to apprehend and charge the terrorist. In addition to surveillance, professionals use various approaches to obtain actionable information to charge a criminal. For example, an outreach approach can be implemented where agents visit local beauty salons and hardware stores to inform employees of suspicious purchases they should be aware of and provide them with a direct channel for reporting the activity. This increases the likelihood of obtaining current and actionable information and provides intelligence to follow up in relation to case development. Intelligence techniques and methodology will be explored further in Module Two.

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You have to choose a topic from.the sheet

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Write a paragraph about the tar instrument and then Pick one of the subjects below:

Option 1: Write a one to two page comparative essay on three different tar players from the three different eras on the A Century of Tar Music CD.

Option 2: Write a one to two page comparative study on three different dastgah’s or avaz’es (choosing from the pieces presented in this week). You can approach your analysis technically, artistically.

ALL the information(also screenshot attached) you need is on this website http://yadegari.org/MUS111/, under Week 3, April 18 Radif and Dastgâh System. Please find the right information to write on.

PLEASE also check out the "week 3 Slides" to find possible information you need.

***Please use SIMPLE LANGUAGE. NOTHING TOO COMPLICATED***

***Check out the bad example attached! The feedback from my professor was: "this essay is rather sprawling and disorganized. In the future, spend some time working on logical flow of paragraphs and material. Good sources, good bibliography." ***

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Review the following video, accident report, and FAA resource:

• Chalks Ocean Airways Flight 101 Crash Animation (1:22/YouTube) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• In-flight Separation of Right Wing Flying Boat, Inc. (doing business as Chalk’s Ocean Airways) Flight 101 Grumman Turbo Mallard (G-73T), N2969 Port of Miami, Florida December 19, 2005 (PDF)/NTSB (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• Airworthiness Directives (ADs)/FAA (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Discuss

Using information from the resources in the Review section and the scheduled maintenance regulations from the readings in the last activity, consider the possibility that you are in a position to recommend improvements and develop an Airworthiness Directive (AD) to prevent this incident from reoccurring again. Only AD Supplementary Information is required, which includes discussion, comments, and conclusions. Think about aspects such as environmental, safety and security guidelines, or impacts that may not be addressed in the regulation now:

• Discuss what happened during Chalk’s Flight 101 and the maintenance failures that lead to the wing separation.
• Discuss steps that could have been taken that could have prevented this aircraft accident.