Rosenhan 1973 Summary Rosenhan (1971) wanted to test the validity of psychological diagnosis in hospitals. 8 perfectly health people/actors(psychology graduate student‚ three psychologists(including Rosenhan himself)‚ a pediatrician‚ a psychiatrist‚ a painter and a housewife) of which 5 are male and 3 are female were told to act as patents with psychological disorders. These actors then attempt admission into a psychiatric hospital. Rosenhan did not inform the hospital that fake patients will be
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Freakonomics Stephen Levitt‚ Stephen Dubner Summary‚ chapter 1 The authors of Freakonomics discusses in chapter one about how incentives can do the opposite of what the incentives are created for. Incentives are the basis of all human action and interaction [i.e. - people do not act randomly‚ they are always following some set of self-imposed rules and/or are trying to gain something for themselves]. As an example‚ the authors speak about a study of daycare centers in Haifa‚ Israel‚ in which
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Trash Summary Trash is an epic novel about three ordinary dumpsite boys that sort through trash for a living. One day they find a key that leads them to a train station locker. From there they start the journey of their lives. Throughout the book many characteristics are shown both good and bad. I have chosen to talk about the themes trust and resilience. I chose these topics because I think both of these were shown many times in the book and they are to things that you need in every day life
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DISCHARGE SUMMARY Patient Name: ENGELHART‚ Benjamin Patient ID: 112592 DOB: 10/5/1967 Age: 46 Sex: Male Date of Admission: 11/14/2012 Date of Discharge: 11/17/2012 Admitting Physician: Bernard Kester‚ MD‚ General Surgery Procedures Performed: Laparoscopic appendectomy‚ with placemat of right lower quadrant drain 11/14/2012 Complications: None Discharge Diagnosis: Acute suppurative appendicitis‚ perforated. DIAGNOSTIC LAB/IMAGING: Lab results
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International Summary Valerie Harren LAW/421 – Contemporary Law University of Phoenix January 8‚ 2015 Laura Roopenian 1. What are the issues involved in resolving legal disputes in international transactions? Many of the issues that were involved in resolving legal disputes in international transactions are the differences in customs and laws that regulate contracts for the sales of goods internationally. 2. What are some practical considerations of taking legal action against a foreign
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Executive Summary: Merging Benefits at Huge Computer Company In response to the merging of Huge Company (HC) and Computer Company (HC)‚ and the resulting formation of Huge Computer Company (HCC)‚ the COO has directed an assessment to develop a blended system representing the top features of both benefit packages‚ and a plan that will be well received by software engineers in both groups. Individual Benefit Package Strengths The HC plan uses a standard cafeteria plan allowing medical‚ dental
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Executive Summary Mary Job Grand Canyon University NRS 451 V Dinwiddie Sandra April‚ 22‚ 2012 Pressure ulcer prevention (PUP) in surgical patients has become a major interest in acute care hospitals with the increased focus on patient safety and quality of care. A pressure ulcer is any area of skin or underlying tissue that has been damaged by unrelieved pressure or pressure in combination with friction and shear. Pressure ulcers are caused due to diminished blood supply which in turn leads
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SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AUDIT * The audit enables the auditor to express an opinion whether financial statements are prepared‚ in all material respects‚ in accordance with and acceptable financial reporting framework. * Complete set of general purpose financial statements: * 1. balance sheets * 2. income statements * 3. statement of changes in equity * 4. cash flow statement * 5. summary of significant accounting policies and other
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Belonging summary Belonging: A feeling of belonging can emerge from the affiliation with people‚ place‚ groups and cultures; belonging meant to be a part of something and accepted for which one is. However‚ there will always be those people who don’t belong and hence are alienated from society. The Crucible Summary Subject Matter (plot overview): The principal events in the play are the first ‘crying out’ by the girls‚ Elizabeth’s arrest and Proctor’s confession to lechery and refusal to confess
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September 18‚ 2013 Summary In “The story of an Hour‚” Mrs. Mallard has a heart condition so‚ when news about her husband’s death is received. Mrs. Mallard’s sister‚ Josephine‚ sits down with her to relay the message as easy as possible without getting he worked up. Mrs. Mallard’s husband’s friends Richards originally found out because he was in the newspaper corridors. When a report of a train accident killed Brantley Mallard. After finding out about her husband’s death: Mrs. Mallard went to her
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