Discipline: Science

Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease

  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of deaths in the United States, equating to about 1 in every 4 deaths. In 2018, the CDC published updated best practice strategies to help decrease cardiovascular disease risks. Initial Post View Best Practices for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention […]

Development Theory ExampleDevelopment Theory Example

  Theories describe and explain what happens during development. Theories also offer a way of trying to predict behavior. Often theories can be used to understand the people with whom we are closest. For example, Erikson’s 8 Stages might help you understand why your teenage son cares more about his friend’s opinion than your perspective. […]

Developmental TheoriesDevelopmental Theories

  As a child caseworker, you are preparing for a job interview at a human services agency. As a part of the process, you must prepare a writing sample as this role requires written documentation. Additionally, the hiring manager wants to use the writing sample to assess each candidate’s understanding of developmental theory. Instructions The […]

Nature Versus NurtureNature Versus Nurture

  The nature-versus-nurture debate questions the extent to which a person’s behavior and personality are a product of genetics (i.e., nature) or whether they are a product of upbringing, environment, life experiences, and influences (i.e., nurture). As a longstanding study in the field of development, this question is critical to explore when consider factors shaping […]

Human Development QuestionnaireHuman Development Questionnaire

  You are the Intake Coordinator for a mental health center. Your role is to gather patient information using a questionnaire. This data collection aims to provide a more holistic understanding of the patient’s human development to the medical team for proper diagnosis and treatment. The Board of Directors has requested a report that explains […]

Cohort EffectCohort Effect

  Research involving human subjects can be difficult due to uncontrollable variables such as cohort effects. Cohort effects are a common issue in research on human development, which are also present in other areas of our lives and work, especially in nursing and human service fields or other careers that involve working with people. Initial […]

Blood Type and COVID-19 SymptomsBlood Type and COVID-19 Symptoms

  Does blood type influence COVID-19 symptoms? Research regarding variable presentations of COVID-19 continues rapidly. Some of this new research hypothesizes blood type influences. Initial Post Read ABO Blood Types and COVID-19: Spurious, Anecdotal, or Truly Important Relationships? A Reasoned Review of Available Data. Focus on the general concepts, as opposed to understanding every word. […]

Stress and ImmunityStress and Immunity

  Your written assignment for this module should be a 1-2 page paper (not including title page and reference page) that describes the following: What are the different types of immunities and give an example of each Describe how stress impacts the immunity of a person You should include a minimum of 3 scholarly references. […]