Entries by Daphne Hanson

The Benefits of Being Open—Minded

After reading the article "The Benefits of Being Open—Minded", think of a time when you or someone: you know was clearly not open-minded and how that impacted communication. Contrast that with a time that you or someone you know was clearly being open—minded and your reactions to that scenario. Include what characteristics described in the […]

Spiritual growth and spiritual maturity

When you hear the words “spiritual maturity,” what do they mean to you? Respond with two to three sentences. From what you know, how does a person “grow spiritually?”  Respond with two to three sentences. What would you love to learn about spiritual growth and spiritual maturity?  Respond with two to three sentences.

Handle a new project or task at work, home, or school

Please answer these questions in two paragraphs. How do you handle a new project or task at work, home, or school? How do you embrace working in groups when you prefer to work independently? How would you react to your instructor’s suggestion to incorporate a data component into an assignment for your non-math-related course? What […]

The conflict between the boomers and millennials

The conflict between the boomers and millennials has become more hostile and team meetings unproductive. As the leader of this team, explain how you will employ leadership skills, styles, and approaches to accomplish this project. Propose strategies you would use to create a more collaborative work environment for this diverse team so this task can […]

Strains and tears exacerbated (made worse) by environmental factors

Describe the abnormal function of the structures associated with strains and tears (e.g., muscle strain/sprain, rotator cuff tear)Analyze how strains and tears (e.g., muscle strain/sprain, rotator cuff tear) may be caused by or exacerbated (made worse) by environmental factors.Discuss three treatments (e.g., modern medicine or complementary and alternative Medicine [CAM]) that might be beneficial for […]

The similarities behavioral addiction has with substance addiction.

When asked to think of an ‘addiction’ people typically think of substance abuse, such as drugs or alcohol. However, some behaviors that are not substance-based are now formally acknowledged as addictions and are called ‘behavioral addictions. What is a behavioral addiction? Describe the similarities behavioral addiction has with substance addiction.

The development of public health policy

Engaging stakeholders is a critical part of policy development. In your initial post to this discussion, use evidence to respond to the following: What are some ways to successfully engage members of a community comprised of people with various cultures, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses in the development of public health policy? What are some of […]

Factors that interfere with listening

DISCUSSION PROMPT: Review the factors that interfere with listening and the suggestions for improving listening.  Describe ways in which you can use this information to improve how others listen to, understand, evaluate, and remember messages.