Defining intelligence is an area that remains open to interpretation. According to Sternberg and Sternberg (2012), intelligence refers to a person’s ability to acquire knowledge from their experiences and their environment. They further note that this can require adaptability to adjust to different contexts, including social or cultural (Sternberg & Sternberg, 2012). Superior intelligence is often determined when an individual excels in particular areas including: “attention, working memory, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, and concept formation” (Sternberg & Sternberg, 2012, p. 17). Sternberg and Sternberg (2012) note that understanding the cognitive processes behind these functions aid in determining the individualism behind intelligence in humans.

Another way to define intelligence is to consider the multiple intelligences as outlined first by Gardner in 1983. Gardner suggested that intelligence could be broken down into categories such as verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical, musical, emotional, spatial etc. (Furnham, 2009). His list of intelligences grew in number and since him, others have gone on to label more areas of intelligence, the number growing from seven to more than 20, depending on the researcher (Furnham, 2009).

Emotional intelligence is more difficult to study than other areas, such as mathematical or linguistic, resulting in uncertainty regarding the best manner in which to measure it. Due to the argument between intelligence testing needing to be timed tests with correct/incorrect answers and self-report testing being an adequate measure, emotional intelligence testing remains filled with subjective perception, making it difficult to quantify and assess (Furnham, 2009).

I believe that emotional intelligence must be acknowledged as an area of intelligence, allowing for this measurement to fuel overall understanding of human individualities, strengths, and weaknesses. As discussed by Mayer, Salovey and Caruso (2008), individuals have different information processing abilities – this is outside of their ability to gather or collect information.

For example, someone may be highly skilled in gathering facts, and understanding scientific information as it is presented. However, this same person may not understand the nuances of who or how this information is presented. Fact-gathering is only one part of understanding the information that is presented. We know that human communication is not only about the words being communicated. Humans use a wide array of communication tools such as voice inflection, facial expression, gestures, tone etc. to communicate their message (Schooler & Anderson, 2017). Emotional intelligence is what allows a person to grasp not just the words being presented but to also acknowledge those other elements that can dramatically alter the meaning of the words.

Anecdotally, as I watch my toddler grow, develop and begin to understand the world around him I am watching as his different areas of intelligence grow and change. Factual understanding seems to come first: he’s learning words, shapes, colours, and routines. Notably, his ability to adequately share and understand his feelings and emotions is (understandably) still a work in progress. Just like any other area of intelligence, emotional intelligence needs to be taught and nurtured and there are repercussions when it is not. In areas I have worked in I have seen the impact of underdeveloped or stunted emotional intelligence; oftentimes this results in poor communication skills, assumptions of threat or attack, and an inability to appropriately respond to stressful situations, particularly in men and boys. Too often there is too little focus on helping boys develop their emotional intelligence (or even purposefully focusing energy away from natural emotional intelligence development) and we can see the results of this in an abundance of un- and under-addressed mental health needs in the male population.

Reference:

Furnham, A. (2009). The validity of a new, self-report measure of multiple intelligence. Current Psychology, 28(4), 225–239.

Mayer, J. D., Salovey, P., & Caruso, D. R. (2008). Emotional intelligence: New ability or eclectic traits? American Psychologist, 63(6), 503–517.

Schooler, L. J., & Anderson, J. R. (2017). The Adaptive Nature of Memory. Learning and Memory: A Comprehensive Reference, 265–278. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-809324-5.21042-0

Sternberg, R. J., & Sternberg K. (2012). Cognition and intelligence. In Cognitive psychology (6th ed., pp. 17–22). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.

Write a 2,000 – 2,500 word research paper, using WORD format, 12 pt. font Times New Roman, double spaced, APA style.

Topic: Improving Police-Community Relations in the New Millennium

Assignment: Write about a particular strategy or strategies that can be used to improve police-community relations in the 21st century. An example is community-specific strategies such as community policing or programs focused specifically on multiculturalism. Another example is a focus on “reimagining” policing in regards to operations, training, communication, etc.  Describe in specific examples how the strategy or strategies you choose can be successful in bettering the relationship between the police and the community.  Describe what are some possible contributors and/or inhibitors to the success of your strategy(ies). 

Using APA format, have a separate title and reference page, including a minimum of 3 references. Submit your work in a .doc or .docx file type using Microsoft Word. I recommend saving often as you develop your paper. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. Use spellcheck. When you are ready to submit your work, upload your submission. Plan accordingly as you draft your assignment. Once the due date has passed, your assignment submission will be considered final.

It is due @9am on Dec 1, 2020 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MID TERM EXAM TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT FOR THIS EXAM, YOU MUST DO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:  It must be in complete sentences, paragraph form, and grammatically correct.  Answers that are word for word from a source or in long quotes will not be accepted.  It must be in Times Roman with minimum font of 12.  No abbreviations will be accepted. Incorrect = Pu Correct = Polyuria  It must be turned in by the due date and time EXAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED PAST THE DUE DATE and TIME!  It must be submitted through the assignment feature attached as a file. Make sure that you name the file as , “Last Name_ MIDTERM EXAM  Your documents should be in doc or docx format.  Include any sources used to answer the questions using APA format  Answer all of the questions correctly! MIDTERM EXAM CASE #1 Maria is a sedentary, 68-year-old woman who is overweight. She complains that her hands and feet are always cold, and she tires quickly when cleaning the house. At her most recent visit to her doctor, her blood pressure was 184/98 mm Hg. She has edema around her ankles and legs, and her physician is concerned about an echocardiogram that indicates Maria has an enlarged heart. 1. Identify and discuss two reasons why Maria will have tissue ischemia. How, specifically, might this lead to hypoxia? (10 points) 2. What two early and reversible changes occur to tissue cells when they are hypoxic? (5 points) 3. What specific type of cellular adaptation has taken place in Maria’s enlarged heart? What made you come to this conclusion? (5 points) 4. Predict why Maria’s heart has become enlarged. Why doesn’t this enlargement give her the same cardiac strength and endurance as a well-trained athlete? (10 points) CASE #2 You are working in a community health center and caring for a 5-year-old child who was diagnosed as having a right ear infection. When collecting the history, the mother states the child has had a fever of 102°F for 2 days, has been irritable, and complained of feeling tired. The child has been drinking fluids well but not eating. The physician describes the tympanic membrane as erythematous, bulging with fluid levels, and dull. You collect the following vital signs: Temperature 102 Pulse. 110, and Respiration rate 18. 1. Which of the clinical manifestations given are associated with a localized inflammatory response? What physiological factors are responsible for the development of these manifestations? (15 POINTS) 2. If the physician ordered a complete blood count, what would you expect to see if there is a bacterial infection? (10 POINTS) CASE #3 Amanda is an 18-year-old with anorexia nervosa. She was recently admitted to an eating disorders clinic with a BMI of 13.9, and although she was a voluntary patient, she was reluctant about the treatment. She was convinced she was overweight because her clothes felt tight on her. She complained that even her hands and feet were fat. Her physician explained that a protein in her blood was low. It was further explained that, as difficult as it may be to believe, eating a normal healthy diet would make the “fat hands and feet” go away. 1. What protein do you suspect the nurse was referring to? How would a deficiency in this protein contribute to edema? (15 points) 2. Because of her weakened condition, Amanda was moved around the ward in a wheelchair when she wasn’t on bed rest. Explain how this might affect her edematous tissues. (10 points) CASE #4 Leona is 52 years old and smokes. She is also overweight and has atherosclerosis. When she was given a 2-week vacation from work, she packed up her bags and flew from Minnesota to Sydney, Australia for the trip she always wanted to take. Unfortunately, just 3 days after she arrived, she was hospitalized when her left calf became inflamed, causing her considerable pain. Compression ultrasonography revealed popliteal vein thrombosis. Doppler color flow imaging depicted absent flow in the area. 1. Explain, using you knowledge of hypercoagulability, what condition does Leona have and why was the trip to Australia a contributing factor to Leona’s condition? Why was Leona already at risk for this condition? (10 points) 2. How does Leona’s atherosclerosis affect platelet function? Conversely, what is the effect of increased platelet activity on the development of atherosclerosis? (5 points) 3. Compare and contrast how atherosclerosis and immobility promote changes in blood coagulation. (5 points) 4. When Leona was in the hospital, she received heparin therapy. Explain why this course of action was taken to treat her condition? (5 points)

Due Week 6 and worth 200 points

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper that answers the following three (3) items using headers to separate each item:

1. Discuss either two (2) civil liberties or two (2) civil rights events. One event must be from within the last two years, and the other may be from the past. Select events that have influenced a sense of social responsibility in the American government today. Provide examples to support your answer. In your response, consider how the events influenced the way state, local, or national political leaders or agencies responded in a socially responsible or ethical manner toward the community. Please cite your sources in APA style.
2. Discuss two (2) media events (past or present) that have positively and/or negatively influenced the public’s opinion of a government agency. One event must be within the last two years, and the other may be from the past. Provide examples to support your answer. Consider how a news story or media coverage of an event positively or negatively changed the public’s opinion (or perception) regarding how responsible a government agency should be towards meeting the needs of its customers (i.e., the American people). Please cite your sources in APA style.
3. Discuss two (2) differences between the Republican and Democratic parties that may have an ethical impact (positively or negatively) on the American people. Provide examples from the past 2 years to support your answer. Consider the different ideologies, values, morals, and/or goals held by the Republican and Democratic parties, and their different views on the ethically or morally right way to govern and make the best policies for the people they serve. Determine if your example presents any type of ethical concerns for or against the public best interest of the American people. Please cite your sources in APA style.

In your research, you cannot use Wikipedia, online dictionaries, Sparknotes, Cliffnotes, or any other website that does not qualify as an academic resource.

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 an APA 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 to:

• Identify informed opinions on issues and questions involving the U.S. government, national political processes, policy making, and the notion of democracy.
• Employ terminology used to study political science and American government.
• Distinguish between civil rights and civil liberties in the context of Supreme Court protection of freedom of expression.
• Develop reasoned written and spoken presentations on issues and questions involving the U.S. government and national political processes using information in the course.
• Explain how the federal system of government works.
• Explore different perspectives on issues and questions about the U.S. government and national political processes.
• Describe the importance of an informed, proactive citizenship for the effective operation of the national government and political processes.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in the field of U.S. government and politics.
• Write clearly and concisely about U.S. government and politics using proper writing mechanics.