The Trigger

America’s classic assault rifle, the M-16. Stoner’s work began in the early 1950’s while he was serving in World War II. When studies showed that soldiers were not pulling the trigger on their weapon because of the pressure of combat, he started to develop a weapon that would fire repeatedly with a single pull of the trigger (“Eugene…

well as marketing efforts to minimize public scrutiny of a particular incident. The final two triggers are large acquisitions by PPG and unexpected resignation of the CEO. If Sherwin-Williams’s largest competitor, PPG Industries, were to make a large acquisition, Sherwin-Williams should pursue an alternative acquisition that would allow the company to maintain or increase market share. If the final trigger, unexpected resignation of the CEO, were to occur, Sherwin-Williams should apply the next…

The transtheoretical model can be applied to the MCPHS University college student population in the problem behavior of alcohol abuse. The first construct of this model is stages of change; therefore, this first construct provides a time dimension suggesting that change occurs over time. The first stage is the precontemplation stage where a person is not considering change in the future. There are several reasons just as to why people may be in this stage because they are uninformed or…

In 1962, Simon Olshansky, a counselor, coined the term “chronic sorrow” after listening to the experiences of parents with profoundly disabled children. He attempted to describe the widespread psychological response parents suffered (Peterson & Bredow, 2013). The middle-range theory of chronic sorrow expands and elaborates on the work of Olshansky. Description of the Theory The Theory of Chronic Sorrow is a middle-range theory developed by Georgene Eakes, Mary Burke, and Margaret Hainsworth in…

Today medical professionals are trying a variety of therapies in hopes of saving the lives of heroin addicts. This is because the heroin epidemic has grown out of control. With this in mind, one of the therapies they're commonly using is behavioral therapy for heroin addicts. What Behavioral Therapy for Heroin Addicts Is Medication is an important part of the detox process. At the same time, behavioral therapy for heroin addicts is also essential. It is here that addicts identify and address…

Kids Health is a wonderful go-to website for trusted information concerning kids and teens health (The Nemours Foundation, 2016). Split into the categories: “For Parents,” “For Kids,” and “For Teens,” users are further revealed tabs such as “Diseases & Conditions,” and “Emotions & Behaviour” (The Nemours Foundation, 2016). It is under these two tabs where one can find information pertaining to mental health (The Nemours Foundation, 2016). Alternatively, a search bar is also available (The…

insinuates that the effects of illegal drug use cause criminal behavior which has a direct physiological effect. These effects can vary from neurochemical changes within one’s body to changing one’s judgment. Likewise, Goldstein implies exclusive drugs trigger deviant behavior from being in the individual's system. By all means, there are some psychoactive drugs that have distinctive effects; they possible can be depressants…

of the shotgun against my shoulder. I looked down the middle until the dot was alligned in between the gap. I took a deep breath, then exhaled. I meant to pull the trigger but could not find the confidence, and inhaled again. I thought to myself, “If I fall on my butt after this shot, God help me.” I then exhaled, and pulled the trigger slowly. Pop! I only felt a little bit of a kick, as the barrell released upwards facing the sky. I put down the Shotgun and smiled a little bit to myself. “I…

pain and inflammation (Arthritis Foundation, 2015). Triggers for rheumatic pain are different for everyone and can be caused by one thing or many things accumulated over time. Given David’s symptoms, his recent bilateral knee pain may be the result of a recent flare up caused by work related stress and stress in the home environment. It is not unusual for people with rheumatoid pain to experience high stress before a flare up. Overexertion can trigger RA and inflammation as can be caused both…

Hostage Rescue Example: A member of the Las Colinas Vagos gang has captured one of our Officers, and his holding him as hostage at the Rodeo bank. The Las Colinas Vagos member is standing infront of the Rodeo bank with our Officer, the Officer has been tied up and a gun has been placed against his head by the Las Colinas Vagos member. Protocol Attempt to establish how many hostages have been taken before arrival. Upon arrival, secure the area. If you don't have the manpower, request Patrol…