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As Mike Pence prepares to take office as Vice President, the LGBTQ+ community awaits the many difficulties he may pose for their fight for equality, especially considering his stance on conversion therapy for homosexuals. Despite United States Surgeon General David Satcher issuing a report in 2001 stating that there is no valid scientific evidence that sexual orientation can be modified or changed with medical or psychological intervention, Mike Pence has involved himself in supporting efforts…

Principle Diagnosis The Principle diagnosis for Kenda Starnes is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with a Co-Morbidity of Severe Persistent Depressive Disorder with Persistent Major Depressive Episode. Medical contributors include a history of hospitalization in excess of 10 times for depression during her high school years, and her prescription for anti- depressants, which she does not take. V-codes and environmental factors attributing to her diagnosis include a history of incestual child abuse…

made to the previous publication DSM-IV. (Pomerantz, 2012). The Dsm-5 has been praised for its use of empirical data for the basis of its decisions (Pomerantz, 2012). The task force of the DSM-5 had to work to suggestions made by the American Psychological Association (APA) 2011 which included relying on science to inform any revisions made (Raskin & Gayle, 2015). However, relying solely on empirical and evidence based frameworks can present a number of issues. One being disagreement rising in…

The six major parts of an American Psychological Association (APA) research paper include: title page, abstract, introduction, method section, results section, discussion section, and references section (Weathington, 2010, 156). The first three pages set the stage for the research paper and determine whether the reader will be captured and motivated to continue. The first page of the research paper is the title page which is centered horizontally and consists of: the running head – which is a…

the Insurance Article (“INS”). Similar to the DCPIF, the JIA is also an unincorporated association. INS § 25-403(a)(2). Contrary to the DCPIF, however, the JIA does not empower any executive official to promulgate regulations governing the JIA. Rather, the statute requires the Governing Committee to adopt a Program of Operation that includes, amongst other things, provisions for the “management of the Association.”…

Did you know that Yale was the best school to go to for lawyer? Most people do but if you didn't know now you do. I learned about that when I was researching for my paper I also learned about what i have to do to become a lawyer what i found was that the first thing you have to do is graduate from high school then practice for and take college admissions test (SAT/ACT). The next step i found out that i have to do is develop good reading and writing skills over time. Then i need to attend…

The antitrust exemption has been around for decades and keeping it only allows for the further evolution of the game, using fans, agents, and certain laws to further how the game will be played in the future. First off, agents are being very influential in the decisions each player makes. They help make financial decisions for players to ensure their success in the league to stay preserved. They allow them to stay with the team the player may like for a little pay cut, to help fans keep the love…

As a member of Hilltop Leaders, I recently took the Gallup Report Strength Finder to find out my signature themes which represent the five most dominant themes of talent I have. In ranking of order, first I am an achiever. An, “achiever describes a constant need for achievement.” My second is learner because, “The subject matter that interests you most will be determined by your other themes and experiences, but whatever the subject, you will always be drawn to the process of learning.” My third…

The American Physical Therapy Association membership increased to around 8,000 members by the 1850’s. Education programs to train Physical Therapist also increased to allow for more qualified therapists offering rehabilitation. Today there are over 200 physical therapy programs in the United States. There are a variety of specialty areas to practice in, including geriatrics, pediatrics, sports medicine, and orthopedics. The APTA continues to grow. The association has contributed to…

To strategically implement my first choice of attaining a master of physical therapy degree, I will need to take shorter-term action steps. I will have to consider all the barriers listed above and get all support possible. First, in order to be qualified to apply for the Master of Physical Therapy program, I will need to enroll in the mandatory prerequisite courses. Along with enrolling in those courses, I will need to maintain a competitive GPA in order to be accepted into the master’s program…