Dealing with Unconscious Bias in the Workplace Unconscious bias is actually a rather scary concept‚ but it is nonetheless something that nearly everybody is subject to. In simple terms‚ unconscious bias refers to the biases that we have towards others that are not in our conscious control. When we meet people‚ we make instant assessments of them‚ normally based on our own experiences‚ and cultural environment and background. Most of us like to believe that we’re open-minded and objective‚ however
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The impact of psychological interventions on psychosocial risk factors for stroke and their relationship with the immune system The impact of psychological interventions on psychosocial risk factors for stroke and their relationship with the immune system Introduction More than 2‚400 years ago the father of medicine‚ Hippocrates‚ recognized and described stroke as apoplexy‚ which means “struck down by violence”. Stroke is a condition with high mortality rate (Townsend et al.‚ 2012) and leading
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with onset generally occurring in early to late adolescence‚ often resulting in death. Anorexia nervosa is characterised by an individuals refusal to maintain a healthy weight‚ intense fear of weight gain and a distorted body image. The major risk factors contributing to the development of anorexia are Genetics‚ Psychological Traits‚ Cultural and Media Ideals and an unhealthy family environment. Fifty six percent of people who suffer from anorexia have a genetic predisposition to the disease
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Bower & Christensen (1995) and Markides (2006) discuss several types of innovation: disruptive technologies‚ radical innovations and business model innovations. a) Please describe in your own words (but based on the articles) what the following concepts mean: (i) business model innovation‚ (ii) radical innovation‚ and (iii) disruptive technologies. b) Please explain how according to Markides (2006) business model innovation differs from disruptive technologies? c) Please consider the following
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FICUS - Risk Factors and Assessment When assessing family members for likelihood of developing FICUS in the LTACH‚ risk factors are noted to be characteristic of the family member themselves‚ or acquired as a result of the stressors of having an ill family member. Although not much research exists in the development of FICUS in the LTACH‚ many of the risk factors that lead to FICUS in the ICU can be extrapolated to the LTACH environment. Demographic risk factors include female gender‚ patient age
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Traditions in society can be a useful tool to better shape to future. In this essay I will discuss the links between harm reduction and the increase of risk taking behavior. Harm reduction is defined as “policies‚ programs and practices that aim to reduce negative health‚ social and economic consequences that may ensue from the use of legal and illegal psychoactive drugs‚ without necessarily reducing drug use” (Stenekes‚ 2015). In this essay I will argue that harm reduction is a slippery slope that
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A national sample of 4‚023 adolescents aged from 12 to 17 years of age were interviewed about substance abuse‚ experiences with victimization‚ substance abuse within their family‚ and posttraumatic reactions to identify risk factors of substance abuse. The survey was done by speaking to adolescents over the telephone and asking them questions. Of the 4‚023 people who participated‚ 3‚161 were a national probability household sample of adolescents. The other 862 people were considered a probability
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Given a chance‚ you are called to fill in the position of CHED/DepEd director. You are given a limited time frame of three (3) years to make an abrupt education innovation producing an outcome of quality education and develop high standard of educational leadership. How will you do this? If I will be given this chance‚ I will start equipping myself with the necessary skills for me to be able to handle such big task. I will consult people who have experiences that can contribute to my self – growth
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people that are around or using the place to protect them from risk of the people at work doing their jobs. always arrange to implement safety measures which are identified in risk assessments. well trained people should implement the changes if it is necessary. make sure you have emergency procedures‚ provide clear information and free training so all employees work properly and to a high standard. the employer must make sure that all risks and control measures are explained to the employee and understood
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rise in the number of pensionable-aged Scots by 2035 (Scottish Government‚ 2011b)‚ this increase in chronic disease has led to a focus on the health risks associated with our behaviour (Dixon and Johnston‚ 2010). Risk Factor: Excessive Alcohol Consumption Alcohol has an irritant effect‚ contributing to arteriosclerosis‚ ultimately increasing the risk of hypertension‚ heart disease and stroke (Harrington-Dobinson and Blows‚ 2007a). It irritates the mucous lining of the gastrointestinal tract and
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