The biopsychosocial model of illness and health The biopsychosocial model of illness and health implies that thoughts, emotions, and behaviors might impact an individual’s physical state. The model disputed the scientific supposition that treatment of disease and health were restricted only to biological aspects. Dr. George Engel, in 1977, contended that social and psychological factors should be deliberated in health assessment as they also impact biological functioning. Therefore, the ‘biopsychosocial model’ aims to progress approaches used in illness treatment while also transforming the conventional perception of the appropriate way to treat and assess illness and health held by the ‘medical model.’ The conversation between the social worker and the client, Mrs. McGuire, embraces Engel’s biopsychosocial model, which adds the social and psychological aspects to the medical or biological aspect of illness treatment. The social worker applies a social factor in treating his patient, which comprises the cultural and social environment surrounding the patient and the peer groups and interpersonal relationships with family and friends. The social aspect assesses the patient’s socio-economic, cultural, and social environmental factors like problems at work,…

        USE OF DRONES   Students Name   Institution Affiliation                 Use of Drones in Criminal Investigations Position Paper There is a constant need to upgrade the existing investigation techniques and methodologies to serve justice to the victims at the earliest with the lack of expert availability and the increase in the number of crimes. Unmanned aerial vehicles with functional variabilities, drones can be used in handling the challenges experienced at the crime scenes (Custers, 2016). Drones can be tailored with digital techno-devices and, thus, assist forensic experts and law enforcement bodies in photographing, searching, and recording the evidence, and digitally mapping the entire scenes of crimes. The investigators face many problems because of the complicated nature of areas of the crime scene during investigations of the crime scene (Custers, 2016). For instance, the evidence and secondary crime scenes can be extended to the connecting slopes and the lower hill areas if a crime has taken place in a hilly region. Video-taking, photography, documenting, and barricading such crime areas are…

Benefits of Hiring Professional Dentists   There are numerous reasons to motivate you to hire a professional dentist. Professional dentists help you in enhancing oral health. They advise on the best way to take care of your teeth. They also examine your teeth during dental checkups to determine whether your teeth have any special treatment needs. Since teeth are essential to the body, you must make sure you do everything possible to keep them healthy and strong.   There is a wide range of services that you can receive from a professional dentist, depending on your needs. The most important thing is to make sure that you hire dentists who have the right skills, experience, and a good reputation. When you are looking for the right dental clinic, you must make sure you look for the one with a wide range of professional services. At our dental clinic at Garden City, NY, we make sure we offer varied dental services depending on your tooth condition. Some of the services available include:   Tooth extraction Tooth Filling Teeth cleaning Root canal…

Beauty brands from Australia you probably don’t know about When it comes to beauty and manufacturing beauty products, Australia remains at the forefront. It has one of the harshest environments in the world but still has the most botanical diversity. There are so many reasons as to why Australia remains at the top in skincare and cosmetic products. Australian beauty products formulate products that coincide with people’s lifestyle in mind. So why is it that important for you to understand the hang of using Australian beauty products? If you love your skin, the answer should be straightforward. Here are Australian beauty products you should know about. Bondi sands This is owned and locally made in Australia. The brand has already made a name for itself in Australia and is rapidly penetrating the international markets. The name comes from the famous Sydney beach. The brand does not disappoint and continues to give great tans each time making a new launch. The company deals with sunscreen, tanning oils, tanning mitts, among others. Most Bondi sands users take pride in the famous Bondi…

Student’s Name Course Instructor’s Name Date Student’s Name Course Instructor’s Name Date Literary Analysis discussion board assignment on Beauty and The Beast Beauty and the Beast is a traditional fairy tale written and published in 1976 by a French novel writer Jeanne-Marie. She adapted her story from the more extended version published by Madame Gabriel Suzanne (Hearne 45). The fairy tale discusses physical appearance (beauty) and love. The name Belle is a French name that means beautiful and also evident as Hearne writes, “Beauty is depicted as saintly as well as lovely (44). Love is almost mentioned and transparent throughout the fairy tale. In one case, Beast becomes attracted to Belle and proposes to marry her, but she declined because she has promised her love for a handsome prince. The tale secretly teaches kids that they should be rich or physically beautiful to be loved by rich people. The characters in the films represent the community with romantic adults and didactic kids. The film presents several symbols, such as the glass-encased rose flower that symbolizes love. Other signs in the…

          COMMUNITY POLICING   Name:   Institutional Affiliation:               Community policing Early in the history of organized crime-fighting, police were often ineffective or even corrupted by the relationships developed from working in the community in which they lived.  The theory of community policing often led to ideas of vigilantism and Wild West-like possess (Segrave & Ratcliffe, 2017). SARA can provide solutions that may not require police action. Current community policing philosophies, like S.A.R.A., with their emphasis on problem-solving, lend themselves to a more cooperative solution process. The policing approach is known as SARA (scanning, analyzing, responding, and assessing the situation), is a successful instrument in community policing. In essence, SARA needs police to proactively investigate for problems in their areas, establish the major causes of these issues, and respond appropriately by incorporating appropriate methods to curb crimes (Segrave & Ratcliffe, 2017). SARA benefits are far higher, even though the execution of these processes can take assets, time, and money. The police officers undertake specialized training with the SARA models to…

To: Bill Ryan From: Date: 14th October 2020 Subject: Request Response Thank you for taking the time to express your concerns about the information included in your employee file. We conducted research to find out why the overall output of the company was plummeting. The research findings were, among other things, computer use amongst employees for something other than work projects. To remedy this situation, a series of meetings were conducted, and it was decided by the company management that computer usage be tracked. We installed a “cyber-surveillance” software and Silent Watch to aid in the tracking. The significant reduction of output necessitated this action, and all employees were notified of the same. The memo sent to all employees was a binding agreement that everyone was subject to the regulations we had put in place. I can confirm that I am not in receipt of any letter indicating anything to the contrary or opposing the remedies. All employees are aware that the present and future of the company is dependent upon their output. We want to prevent a situation where…

          DISCUSSION   Name:   Institutional Affiliation:               The text identifies four basic types of speech delivery. What are the four types and give an example of each? The four basic types of speech delivery are impromptu speech, manuscript speech, extemporaneous speech, and memorized speech. Impromptu speech usually occurs when a person is requested to give a toast on a special event or “say a few words”.  Spoken a conversational manner using brief notes, extemporaneous speeches are the presentations of cautiously rehearsed and planned speeches (Grubb & Hemby, 2018). The extemporaneous speaker can create and maintain eye contact with the audience by using notes instead of full manuscripts and examine how well they are comprehending the speeches as it progresses. The speakers maintain their attention on the printed pages except when utilizing visual aids in manuscript speeches. For instance, reading statements about the legal obligation of the organization to felons may need that the original words be exact. Memorized speeches are rote written message recitation that the speakers have committed…

Maintaining Academic Integrity by Avoiding Plagiarism How I Will Avoid Plagiarism in Submitted Assignments I am aware of the dangers of plagiarism in all my academic assignments. The concept of plagiarism constitutes the use of authored materials without the consent of the owner. Thus plagiarism is a breach of the copyright regulations and could have adverse ramifications, including expulsion from academic programs. I will endeavor to cite all the materials that I borrow from contents from different sources in my entire academic career. Previous experiences in different academic institutions have been pivotal in realizing the importance of academic integrity. Overcoming all temptations to plagiarize different academic and nonacademic contents is critical aspects of my education. Thus I will commit to evaluating sources of all materials before using them in this course and other studies that I may take in the future. I will employ crucial research tools and journals in the various studies I will undertake in the future. A critical aspect of applying the tools is the appropriate paraphrasing while acknowledging sources of the writing materials in the writing…

ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder. It affects both adults and children without a specific gender. People who have ADHD find it hard, focusing their attention on a single task. The following symptoms characterize ADHD; one is easily distracted; people also find it challenging to complete tasks; victims also find themselves interrupting people while they are talking. Symptoms in adults are similar; although some people may show extensive signs as they grow old, in some, the symptoms reduce. There are guidelines put in place to solve ADHD problems. A guideline states that if a child under the age of eighteen shows difficulties in education and issues in behaviors should be assessed for ADHD. This also should apply to children showing symptoms of inattention or impulsivity. The guideline also states that for a diagnosis to be conducted, all symptoms criteria have been met. There should be detailed information about at least two different places or environments, such as a workplace or school. The information should be as provided by; teachers, workmates, caregivers, etc. ADHD is a chronic…