Motor learning leads to a relatively permanent change in physical movements and activity of a person. This type of learning is related to acquiring processes needed for complex movements like speaking or playing the piano, which often start out as very difficult but through practice, they become much smoother and accurate. Additionally, motor-skill learning plays an important role in interpreting simple movements, such as reflexes, as the body and environment change. Therefore, though we may not be completely aware of motor learning as it takes place, it is a vital area of learning that is related to almost everything we do.

Complete the Motor Training Activity at the following link:

• Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). (2008). Mirror-tracing activity. Retrieved from http://media.hhmi.org/biointeractive/activities/mirror/mirror-tracing-activity-generic.pdf

Based on the activity, address the following:

• Discuss your outcome with this activity. What did you learn about motor learning?
• Based on your readings, identify which theory of motor-skill learning best fits this activity. Why do you consider it to be the best fit?
• Apply what you have learned during this activity to a real-life learning experience, either for yourself, or for someone you are teaching.

Write your initial response in 2–3 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By Saturday, January 9, 2016, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, January 13, 2016, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. In your responses, consider the following:

• Do you agree with your peers’ explanation of the theory that best explains this activity? Why or why not?
• Do you agree with your peer’s application of motor-skill learning to a real life situation? Is there a way by which you could improve their application of this skill?

Grading Criteria and Rubric

All discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. Download the discussion rubric and read it carefully to understand the expectations.

Imagine you are the recruiter in a human resources department. Review the Equal Opportunity Employment Laws presented in this Module. Select one of the laws presented, conduct some academic research on it, and then find a court case that was based on that law. In a 2-3 page report, prepared in APA style with at least two references, provide the following information:

• Explain the discrimination law you selected, its purpose and why you selected this law.
• Report on the court case that you found, providing a summary of the case details as well as the legal outcome. (Be sure to cite your sources.)
• Decide if you agree with the outcome of the case and say why or why not.

Explain the reason that WMDs are good for governments and why they are bad for governments. Explain moral and ethical considerations and implications for governments to consider when using WMDs.

SHORT DEADLINE!!!

A bomb squad confirms that a bomb that was detonated was an RDD. They inform the police that they have collected bomb fragments that appear to be highly radioactive with readings of 100-400 REM/hr near the source. Write an essay answering the following questions based on this information.

• How hazardous is this level of radiation?

• Can you tell what form of radiation has been released based on the REMS/hr?

• What level of PPE should the responders wear? Why?

• What precautionary steps should be utilized to avoid contamination in the water reservoirs around the incident?

Your response should be at least 300 words in length.

Scenario

As the human resources (HR) manager for a public organization, you are conducting a New Hire Orientation session for all new employees. As research for your orientation, you are writing a report about the functions of the organization, its strengths and weaknesses, and its mission, vision, goals, and objectives.

Instructions

1. Choose a public organization, such as Target, McDonalds, Apple, etc., as the basis for this assignment. Be sure to choose an organization where the information needed to complete this assignment is publicly available and is easily accessible.
2. Using research from at least three sources, develop a report that accomplishes the following tasks:
   • Identify the company’s mission statement, vision statement, goals, objectives, and tactical plans.
   • Explain how each of the four functions of management impacts the organization’s goals and objectives.
   • Discuss the ethical implications of the organization’s policies and strategies with respect to market expansion, human capital management, and the environment.
   • Conduct an internal and external assessment of the organization:
     • Identify the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats using SWOT analysis.
     • Illustrate the organization’s product portfolio using a BCG Matrix.
     • Analyze the internal and external environments using environmental scanning. Assess the organizational structure; the relationships and interactions among employees, management, and shareholders; market competitors; as well as the industry, national, and macro environments.

Support your responses using scholarly research from the Argosy University online library resources.

Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner. Your response should demonstrate ethical scholarship in appropriate and accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Write a 5–7-page report in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.doc.

1) Defend which reform movement you feel was most successful in this antebellum America; identify significant writings, leaders, methods, and obstacles faced when working towards this goal.

2) Identify the innovator from 1815-1860 you feel had the most significant impact on American culture and expansion, including which innovation(s) and why.

3) Take the perspective of an American citizen in 1837, and identify yourself: location, age, and occupation. Assuming this role with no future knowledge, describe your view of Andrew Jackson. Provide an opinion on at least three distinct issues that took place during his administrations (1829-1837).

Each queston yields a 200 word response.

Pick one of the notable pre-war era politicians or social figures addressed in the lecture, and assume their position and beliefs.

After introducing yourself as your selected figure, choose two issues of note presented in this unit (1820-1861), and provide two separate editorial responses (minimum of 250 words for each issue) that you feel best represents your chosen figure’s perspective during this period.

Both responses will be submitted together as one document. A few stipulations: you may not choose a work written by your selected figure, two works by the same person, two works about any one issue, or any topics from outside of this unit.

Lastly, do not reprint any actual editorials from the time as doing so will lead to steep deductions. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA citations.

Due Week 3 and worth 210 points

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1. Explain the four (4) major categories of computer crimes, and provide at least one (1) example for each.
2. Explain the most common forms of digital crime.
3. Determine the category of computer crimes or cyber terrorism that presents the greatest overall threat at the present time. Provide a rationale to support your response.
4. Summarize the roles and responses that the U.S. government, court systems, and law enforcement agencies in combatting computer crime. Next, suggest one (1) additional way—i.e., one not discussed in the textbook—that the law enforcement agencies can better counteract computer crime.
5. Use at least three (3) quality references for this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Explain digital crime and digital terrorism activities.
• Describe law enforcement roles and responses.
• Identify information system attacks and countermeasures.
• Describe the criminology of computer crime.
• Use technology and information resources t

For your paper, you will select a target population from the following list:

1. Women and children
2. Elderly
3. African Americans
4. Hispanics/Latinos
5. Immigrants
6. Veterans
7. Mentally ill
8. Disabled

Your paper must include the following:

1. Research and examine the history of social welfare policy as it pertains to this population, discussing their specific needs from a social welfare program.  Have they been oppressed or discriminated against, suffered from lack of income or homelessness, or have they had other needs, such as access to healthcare?
2. Identify the laws that have been passed and programs put into place that have either helped or restricted their access to care and support.
3. Identify the philosophical attitudes and perspectives that have led to either the support or lack of understanding for and marginalizing of this group.
4. Identify the types of resources currently available in your area for this population.
5. Discuss any relevant personal experiences or insights you have had relating to this population, if applicable.
6. Explain the types of roles that human service workers perform in working with this population.  Highlight the characteristics of the human service workers that would be necessary for their position.
7. Discuss the types of interventions or strategies that are beneficial.
8. Include a discussion of how you feel this population could be better served and list at least two ways in which a human service worker could work as an agent for change on their behalf.

4 page requirement with sources.