Palmer Method

The concept of race has historically been flawed at best. This type of human categorization, which draws no basis of biological evidence, has been used for centuries to successfully subjugate large groups of people, paving the way for white supremacists to gain even more emotional, and ergo economic, control over the American working class. Patrick Appel is not the first to delve into the myth of “race”, but he does offer a well-rounded, professionally composed vindication that responds to…

The way in which we have understood the mechanism of embryo growth and development has gradually changed over the course of history with advancements in science and technology. Two theories which were believed in previous time periods were the Hippocratic theories and the theory of ovist preformationism. The Preformation’s and Hippocratic theories were used in the late seventeenth to early eighteenth centuries to explain how organisms develop from embryos as well as how characteristics are…

As a college student in the twenty first century, a century filled with technology and scientific advances, students are constantly learning from material that was written and developed in a different time period. These works that students are studying, whether they have been used for centuries or decades or merely a few years, are quickly losing there relevance as science and technology grow at an exponential rate. In society today, students are encouraged to use skepticism when learning and to…

The reason is because it continues to be a very popular method to attack and cause serious harm to the world. First and foremost, understanding what exactly an aggressor of this magnitude can cause is needed. A sound definition will set the stage of a journey needed answers in order to find a way to prevent…

Finucane and Mercer (2006) conducted a mixed method study to determine if mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) would be an appropriate and beneficial treatment for people who suffer from depression and anxiety. The authors utilized both qualitative and quantitative methods in their research. Thirteen study participants were recruited to take part in an eight week group program designed to address relapsing depression and anxiety through meditation and cognitive therapy (Finucane & Mercer,…

As time passes, there is a tendency to discard what we accept as knowledge in certain areas to reach a new understanding based on newfound experiences or information. However, it is true that in other areas what we consider as accepted knowledge remains identical or very similar to what we initially think, withstanding the altering effects of experiences and information. This development of accepted knowledge through time applies to both the individual and humanity. Personally, I have…

Quantitative Research Article Critique Appraising the research articles is a process involved in providing the best evidence-based practice to provide the best standards of nursing care for the patients (Elliott, 2001, p 555). The nurse must attempt an assessment and critical review of research studies, to check whether the research is valuable and of adequate quality to be connected to their practice (Fink, 2005). The purpose of this paper is to critique a quantitative study, “Effectiveness of…

level of practice and develop useful nursing knowledge. Consideration of middle-range theory in a generic structure of knowledge reveals that theory from the hypothetical- deductive method and theory from qualitative approaches arrives at a similar level of abstraction. In spite of different philosophical bases, methods, and approaches, the knowledge is at a similar level of abstraction. (Alligood, 2014b, p.…

Stress Management App Efficacy: The Impact on Negative and Positive Affect Do various stress management apps effect negative and positive affect differently? The present study consisted of a randomized comparative efficacy trial, which aimed to unveil whether three stress management applications differed in their impact on negative and positive affect. Participants completed a pre-test assessment of their experiences of various negative and positive affects. The pre-test assessment also…

students to comprehend the science behind this world we live in and watching their critical thinking skills grow warms my heart. I think teachers play a critical role in society in these rapidly changings times, a basic comprehension of scientific method is crucial to the development of an informed citizenry. Finally, I enjoy being around young people and watching them develop and grow. -important role in society - The decision to attempt Agent of change - career choice to be proud of Enjoy…