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is an acronym and each letter represents an important factor when conducting imagery interventions. PETTLEP—Physical, Environment, Task, Timing, Learning, Emotion, and Perspective. The PETTLEP model emphasizes specifically “functional equivalence”. Functional equivalence involves more than just a visualization of the event. It tries to simulate the event with all senses to include the environment and emotions while conducting the physical task or event as close as possible to the actual and…

When there are genetic mutations that affect the cystic fibrosis trans-membrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein, Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the outcome. CF was recently linked to CFTR defects, which is a major gene, found on the seventh chromosome. Cystic Fibrosis is not only the most common disease among those of Caucasian decent, but it also happens to be the most deadly inherited disease that affects more often Caucasian Americans. In the United States one in twenty among Caucasians are…

Implicitly however, throughout my life I have been conducting somewhat of an ongoing research project on my writing. I have talked to many different people who have been involved in my writing. For example people who have taught me, people who have read my writing, parents, peers, and colleagues. At the time…

Title: Habitat Type and Density Influence Vocal Signal Design in Satin Bowerbirds Authors: James A. Nicholls and Anne W. Goldizen Journal: Journal of Ecology Bibliography: NICHOLLS, J.A. and GOLDIZEN, A.W. (2006) ‘Habitat type and density influence vocal signal design in satin bowerbirds’, Journal of Animal Ecology, 75(2), pp. 549-558. doi: 10. 1111/j. 1365-2656.2006.01075.x. In-line Citation: (NICHOLLS and GOLDIZEN, 2006) Similar to my previous source, this source discusses how a habitat can…

graduated with distinction in research. I wish to study social behaviors in an avian system, with a particular interest in behaviors relating to courtship and breeding. My research experiences have reinforced my dedication to earning my PhD and conducting research in animal behavior. I have worked on research projects spanning topics from social structures to courtship behavior and migration, and I have found my main area of interest to be social behaviors. Hands-on experience is crucial for…

researcher selects participants in order to have the outcome they want; choosing participants who will perform the way you need them to in order to get the results you need to support your theory (McMillan, 2012, pg. 112) • Example: If a researcher were conducting a research study on the School to Prison Pipeline to see if there was a disproportion of black students being suspended for similar offenses and they only chose predominately black schools (a higher population of black students would…

Chapter Three: Methodology and ethical considerations 3.1 Qualitative research design A qualitative approach was utilised for this research. This approach was seen as the most appropriate for this study due to its capacity to gain meaningful depth into the professional 's knowledge and experiences (Silverman, 2004, p.10, Vasilachis de Gialdino, 2009). As Illingworth (2006) states 'knowledge cannot be understood without understanding the meaning that individuals attribute to that knowledge –…

The information includes all of the groups or individuals involved, their moral standpoints and the sources of information, which combine to serve as vital pieces of information, to analyze an ethical matter efficiently. The third step involves conducting a harm and benefit analysis in relation to assessing the ethical issue. The harm and benefit analysis includes the consideration of different community backgrounds, morals,…

service which is to serve the government and people of the U.S. within the laws of the U.S. The code defines rules on accepting gifts from outside sources and between employees to prohibiting conflicts of financial interests from an employee when conducting DLA business. The ethical codes that are not written include common courtesy to customers, contractors and fellow employees; honesty, and integrity. According to Jones (2013) rules and laws are developed to promote good business customs…

principal's office, where a school administrator, Theodore Choplick, questioned them. One girl confessed to smoking in the bathroom, however the other, known as T.L.O., did not. Choplick believed that she was lying and demanded to search her purse. While conducting this search he found the cigarettes, but also discovered other items that were now in plain view. In her bag was rolling paper, a pipe, plastic bags, rolled up dollar bills, an index card with students names who owed money to T.L.O.,…