The Criterion

Question #1: In order to effectively answer this problem I will first provide a brief definition of the positive thesis brought forth by the moral theory of Utilitarianism. As stated by Mill in his article “In Defense of Utilitarianism”, “an act is right if and only if it brings about the greatest total amount of happiness out of all the actions available to the agent, whereby happiness is intended pleasure, and the absence of pain”. (Mill 1990, 172). Essentially, Mill stated in his article…

1. Introduction The Health Information Department of Curtin Hospital constructed a criteria audit on cholecystectomy surgery within the general surgical department of the hospital. Criteria audits are important strategies in health care as it develops best practice principles, to educate staff and maintain high standards of patient care. Criteria audits can also assist in hospitals understanding compliance to standards ensuring that sufficient safety and infection control methods are being…

The character I will be assessing for bipolar I disorder is Pat Solatano from David O. Russell’s film Silver Linings Playbook. Based on the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria available in the course textbook and focusing on class lectures, I will be using evidence from the film to present the diagnostic threshold for bipolar I disorder. The character Pat Solatano, displays a good representation of the symptoms associated with bipolar I disorder including manic episodes. He also meets the diagnostic…

considered as such. Some of the most noteworthy categories are hamartia, consistency, and tragic downfall. When analyzing the characters of Antigone, the Greek Tragedy written by Sophocles, there a few characters that could appropriately fit into each criterion of the protagonist. However, Creon is most fit for this role. Not only does he possess a majority of the above qualities needed to be considered a protagonist, but his role in the tragedy is greatly impactful: for his motivations are…

Outline (Pages 85-119) Staking a Claim Every argument has a claim, also called an assertion or proposition. A claim is different from a topic or subject in that a claim has to be arguable. Stating your informed opinion about a topic meaning going from a simple topic to a claim. Noting that neither a published author nor a student writer is likely to develop a strong claim is important. Taking notes and brainstorming allows us to develop positions on issues. It would allow you to take a…

benefits for public health, environmental sustainability and neighborhood vitality and further unlocks the advantages of neighborhoods with smart locations, a mix of uses and compact development” All the other four tools also have included some criterions for pedestrian friendly neighborhoods development. 7. Preservation and Improvement of Environmental Capitals All the NSA tools have put a lot of emphasis on proper environmental management plans for Preservation and improvement of nature…

MYERS-BRIGGS ASSESSMENT The results of my Humanmetrics Jung Typology Test are that I am ISFJ type. I am the following: Introvert (56%) Sensing (28%) Feeling (44%) Judging (25%) You have a moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (56%) You have a moderate preference of Sensing over Intuition (28%) You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (44%) You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (25%) I most definitely agree with my results for plenty of reasons…

entered the war to ensure the security of both the homeland and the free-world after being devastated by Japanese aggression, it met the criteria of legitimate authority, and right intention. In continuation, one of the key elements of the second criterion (just cause) justifies war if its purpose is to right some wrong. With that in mind, since the purpose of dropping the atomic bombs was to end a war (after Japan attacked, and heavily damaged U.S. Navy), one can say that vengeance is a…

terrorism to examine the variance between these government compiled lists and explore why certain organizations are or are not represented in these lists as well as if these government lists contradict themselves based on their own definitional criterion for terrorist groups.…

The pseudoscience of cryptozoology violates the criterion of the third law of scientific change, because, quite simply, it is not empirical science. The current accepted method in science is the hypothetico-deductive (HD) method, which as stated above, describes the outline of the scientific method by observation…