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and the candidates’ positions. Therefore, one cannot deduce the voter’s position simply based on the vote. Similarly, Jacobson contrasts survey approval ratings of President Bush, US Senators, and state governors to demonstrate that approval ratings depend on the actions of public officials as much as on the political ideologies of the citizens rating them. Bush, a controversial politician, received 20 percent lower approval among Democrats in states where he received the most support than among…

The Relationship Between Stress and Unhealthy Eating Behaviors A few people will agree that stress is a choice. Yes, different events have taken place in our lives that are bad. However, we chose to stress over certain events that occurred in our lives. There are two different stressors; acute stress (mild) and chronic stress (severe) which can influence a person’s appetite (Sominsky & Spencer, 2014). Excessive body weight has been shown to lead to chronic illness (Pidegon, Lacota, & Champion…

hypothesis was that a target with a positive mood is likely to cause an actor to provide a voice in expressing a work related proposal. Method: The study was an experimental design. The independent variables were gender and educational level and scales of self-measuring techniques. The dependent variable in the study was whether the actor chose to express his or her voice to the target. Procedure and Measures: The study of 142 students was scenario-based. Some participants were labeled an…

Part A: Background Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a persistent condition of the synovial joint that develops over time and is the result of the disappearance of the cartilage, which is found at the ends of the bones. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of joint disorder and affects a majority of those aged over 65. (Arden, Arden and Hunter, 2008) Cartilage is a firm, slippery tissue that allows for almost frictionless joint movement; it helps to absorb the distress that physical movement…

Congressional approval ratings have proven to be dependent upon the partisan lens in which the public views their legislative decisions. The public tends to have higher approval ratings when Congress approves legislation that aligns with their political views and lower approval ratings when congress approves legislation that does not. However, in “How Partisan Conflict in Congress Affects Public Opinion: Strategies, Outcomes, and Issue Differences” Flynn and Harbridge examine how approval…

Derek is a 10 year old, third grade student, who will be entering the fourth grade next school year. Derek’s results from standardized test indicate that he has above average general intelligence and is reading on a second grade reading level. Derek is able to apply a phonetic decoding strategy when attempting to decode words. Derek writes with a cursive writing style, typical of students his age. According to recent achievement testing, Derek has a below average scores for word identification…

This extremely lean consumption of donated money and government grants requires a low pay scale for the higher-ups within the organization, with the President and CEO Phillip M. Gattone making only $119,616 per year (Charity Navigator Rating, n.d.). This is an industry leading income in terms of maintaining a humble pay scale for the leaders of the organization. With organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of America and the National Center for Missing…

administrators. Scores are attached to these categories based on various criteria. In NJ, a Principal or Assistant Principal summative rating is based on a on two primary components. These components and further subdivided into categories and are rated on a four-part scale. In 2013-14, 97.4% of administrators were considered efficient or greater. (Figure 3). The summative rating is comprised of Principal Practice and Student Achievement. Principal Practice is based on at least two…

assessment of attitudes forms a large part (Hulit, 2004; Howell, Sackin & Cowan, 2005). The Stutterers’ Self Ratings of Reactions to Speech Situations (SSRSS) (Johnson, Darley, & Spriestersbach, 1952) serves this purpose. For 40 speaking situations, respondents rate themselves on a 5-point scale along four parameters- Avoidance, Reaction, Stuttering, and Frequency of that situation. A freely available scale, the SSRSS has been widely used for over 50 years (Gregory, 1972; Guitar, 2006). In spite…

The clients’ primary problem, as stated in the interview session, involved in not being able to leave the house alone. When asked if there were any other problems, client focused on daily routines that no longer happens, due to not leaving the house. Client was then encouraged to remember the last time she felt anxious. When reviving the situation, therapist tried to obtained more additional information to be able to establish a typical event/situation. Bodily sensations and feelings were…