A 6-year-old has a yellow vaginal discharge. The examination is otherwise normal. What are key points in the history and physical examination? How would you approach differ if the patient were a sexually active 16-year-old? What are similarities and differences in the approach?—-
Suppose you are a critic and you want to convince people that the true tragic hero of Antigone is (A) Antigone or (B) Creon, or (C) both. In a paragraph or two, present your own views, and support your opinion with details from the play.
An Investigation of the Influence of the Spatial Distribution of Neighborhood Violent Crime on Fear of Crime”
Next, apply the methods detailed in Using a Scientific Journal Article to Write a Critical Review
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to critique the article you selected. At a minimum, the critique should include the following information:
* Introduction (about two pages): Summarize the article you chose, including the purpose of the study, the methodology utilized, the results obtained, and the conclusions drawn by the author(s) utilizing questions posed in the reading. Utilize questions posed in the “Analyze the Text” section of Using a Scientific Journal Article to Write a Critical Review (Links to an external site.)
to develop this section.
* Body (about four pages): Highlight the quality of the research article (both the strengths and weaknesses) as expressed through each section of the paper (i.e., introduction, methods, results, discussion, overview). Use questions posed in the “Evaluate the Text” section of “Using a Scientific Journal Article to Write a Critical Review (Links to an external site.)
” to develop this section. Follow the “Evaluate the Text” prompts and include the following:
* Critique whether the researcher used the appropriate and ethical application of research methods in relation to their research goals.
* Assess whether the application of quantitative methods approaches, qualitative methods approaches or a combination (mixed methods) was appropriate in the article research.
* Interpret data and empirical findings in the research through an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses.
* Examine the role of the research design in the article by defending or critiquing the research method based on your assessment.
Evaluate: Personality Tests
Evaluation Title: Personality Assessments
Select two of the personality assessments from the Personality Tests list below. Compare the two personality assessments and respond to the following questions:
-Describe the history of each test.
-Who developed it and why?
-Where would it be administered? (as part of job interview, in a psychiatric setting, to determine a field of study, to set up a good dating match)
-What is your opinion of each test? Be sure to include evidence to support your opinion.
-What are the pros and cons or strengths and weaknesses of each test?
Personality Tests
-The Rorschach Inkblot Test
-The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
-Rotter’s Internal Locus of Control Test
-The NEO-PI Test
-The MMPI-2 Test
-The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
What is a health-related social problem related to aging? Using your sociological imagination, explain why this is a social problem, not just an individual issue.
Why is the rise of STD rates among seniors a social problem according to the sociological criteria?
Several factors have contributed to this rise. Please explain
Why people ages 65 and older are less likely to have been exposed to education campaigns about STDs during their life.
Some of the cultural norms associated with the baby boom generation that may impact this public health issue.
LGBTQ Elder Care: Although social acceptance of LGBTQ people in the United States has improved over the past several decades, LGBTQ individuals continue to face stigma and discrimination. These negative experiences, combined with a lack of access to informed health care and traditional familial supports, result in a variety of health disparities for LGBTQ elder populations. Based on a review of the resources provided, please address the following:
LGBTQ individuals face unique challenges as they age. Describe some of these unique challenges.
What role does homophobia and discrimination play in the long-term care of LGBTQ elders? What effect does this have on their lives?
Propose and describe a social action, community program, or public policy that could ensure that the needs of LGBTQ elders are met by health care providers and elder care homes.
