Typically, contraception entails the use of a procedure or a device to prevent conception following sexual activity. Notably, oral contraceptive pills refer to hormonal-based tablets mainly used to avoid pregnancy occurrence. Before any test is carried out, the physician must collect a detailed history, particularly family medical history and hereditary diseases, to assess the history of cardiovascular illnesses. Tests or examinations that a physician should perform before prescribing an OCP regimen include:The physician should conduct a gynaecological exam, including a pap smear, if sexually active, to assess the patient’s cervical health. Consequently, the physician should conduct a physical examination, including blood pressure monitoring, weight, and a pregnancy test. Consequently, the physician should conduct a baseline lab assessment for heart diseases such as triglycerides and cholesterol. Also, urine tests and blood tests should be performed to determine if the patient has sexually transmitted infections. Lastly, there should be accurate blood pressure monitoring.Question 2The three contraceptive regimes that could be chosen for the patient include Balziva 28, combined agent hormonal therapy- Estrogen and progestin, and Single-agent hormonal therapy-Progestin Only. Balziva 28 contraceptive regimen consists of Ethinyl estradiol tablets ( 0.035mg) and norethindrone 0.4mg.Besides, it contains hormones progestin and estrogen. Moreover, the packet has about 21 active and seven inactive tablets (Marks et al., 2020). It is recommended that a patient should take a tablet once daily. The hormone medication prevents pregnancy by preventing the release of the egg during the menstruation period. Besides, it makes the vaginal fluid thicker and prevents fertilization. It decreases the risks of ovarian cysts and treats acne.More importantly, it decreases blood loss and also prevents painful periods. However, this regimen makes one’s period more regular. The only problem with this medication is that it fails to safeguard partners from STDs such as gonorrhoea and HIV. In combined agent hormonal therapy- Estrogen and progestin, the treatment inhibit the pituitary glands from releasing FSH and L.H. This, in turn, inhibits ovulation as well as the development of a dominant follicle (Bastianelli et al., 2020). It also increases the cervical mucus viscosity, thereby impairing sperm transportation. It is advantageous in that when taken appropriately. The failure rate is less than one per cent. Other additional benefits are reduced endometriosis risk, premenstrual syndrome, endometrial and ovarian cancers. Lastly, Single-agent hormonal therapy-Progestin contains a low dosage of progesterone. Besides, it changes the endometrial and cervical mucus environments (Busund et al., 2018). .It is highly recommended for a patient with high B.P. and those unable to tolerate estrogen-containing doses or are aged over 35. Consumption of such medication makes the cervical mucosa change in 2-4 hours after being administered. The declining impact is usually after twenty-two hours. It is recommendable that a backup form of contraception is used if the pill dose is taken three hours later.Question 3Side effectsMainly, all medications have various risks associated with their consumption. From the case study given, the physician must explain to J.L. the side effects of those medications to help her choose the appropriate oral contraceptive. The side effects of Balziva 28 include bloating, breast tenderness, headache, vomiting, swelling of feet, weight changes, and nausea. Moreover, vaginal bleeding occurs predominantly during the first few months of use. Allergic side impacts may also arise following hypersensitivity towards progesterone. Combined agent hormonal therapy’s side effects include weight gain, increased acne, adverse effects on lipid metabolism, blood clots, heart attack, breast or liver cancer, and stroke (Bastianelli et al., 2020). Lastly, side impacts of single-agent hormonal therapy are related to progestin-only contraceptives such as breast tenderness, irregular periods, dizziness, headaches, acne, and increased hair growth. In this case, it is appropriate that J.L. receives the contraceptive regimen’s administration with fewer side effects that will not cause harm to her.ReferencesBastianelli, C., Farris, M., Bruni, V., Brosens, I., & Benagiano, G. (2020). Pharmacodynamics of combined estrogen–progestin oral contraceptives: 4. Effects on uterine and cervical epithelia. Expert review of clinical pharmacology, 13(2), 163-182.Busund, M., Bugge, N. S., Braaten, T., Waaseth, M., Rylander, C., & Lund, E. (2018). Progestin‐only and combined oral contraceptives and receptor‐defined premenopausal breast cancer risk: The Norwegian Women and Cancer Study. International journal of cancer, 142(11), 2293-2302.Marks, D. H., Okhovat, J. P., & Senna, M. M. (2020). Medical Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia. In Hair Transplant Surgery and Platelet Rich Plasma (pp. 9-28). Springer, Cham.

“I Believe” Memoir: Recalling Personal Experience
“This I Believe” essay
(Personal Writing Project)
RHETORICAL SITUATION: In your life and career, you will often need to communicate the significance of various life experiences through descriptive details and important insights. Whether in a job interview, a profile, a mentorship, a personal statement or networking in the field, your ability to share aspects of your life and your beliefs in an engaging way is at the heart of this memoir assignment.
For this assignment, you are being asked to contribute to the “This I Believe” project, which was founded by This I Believe, Inc., in 2004 as an independent, not-for-profit organization that engages youth and adults from all walks of life in writing, sharing, and discussing brief essays about the core values that guide their daily lives.
This I Believe is based on a 1950s radio program of the same name, hosted by acclaimed journalist Edward R. Murrow. Each day, Americans gathered by their radios to hear compelling essays from the likes of Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Robinson, Helen Keller, and Harry Truman as well as corporate leaders, cab drivers, scientists, and secretaries—anyone able to distill into a few minutes the guiding principles by which they lived. These essayists’ words brought comfort and inspiration to a country worried about the Cold War, McCarthyism, and racial division.
For this assignment, your audience is a general, educated audience who listens to podcasts and is interested in who you are.
GENRE: A “This I Believe” essay is a personal essay that explores the foundations of our core values—the principles that guide our lives. This essay encourages people to participate in a critical thinking exercise with the added benefit of allowing students the luxury of exploring their core beliefs and the things that have shaped who they are. 
PROMPT: For this assignment, you are being invited to contribute to the “This I Believe” Project. For the invitation, see: https://thisibelieve.org/history/invitation/
Tell a story about you: Be specific. Take your belief out of the ether and ground it in the events that have shaped your core values. Consider moments when belief was formed or tested or changed. Think of your own experience, work, and family, and tell of the things you know that no one else does. Your story need not be heart-warming or gut-wrenching—it can even be funny—but it should be real. Make sure your story ties to the essence of your daily life philosophy and the shaping of your beliefs.
Be brief: Your statement should be between 500 and 600 words. That’s about three minutes when read aloud at your natural pace.
ANALYSIS: At the end of your essay include two developed, focused paragraphs that analyze the writing choices and craft elements you specifically employed; where did you observe/learn them, how and why did you implement them, and what function or effect do these techniques and strategies bring to writing in general, this genre in particular and your reader experience specifically?
Name your belief: If you can’t name it in a sentence or two, your essay might not be about belief. Also, rather than writing a list, consider focusing on one core belief.
Be positive: Write about what you do believe, not what you don’t believe. Avoid statements of religious dogma, preaching, or editorializing.
* Adapted from John Trimbur’s The Call to Write, 4th edition
“I Believe” Memoir: Recalling Personal Experience
Be personal: Make your essay about you; speak in the first person. Avoid speaking in the editorial “we.” Tell a story from your own life; this is not an opinion piece about social ideals. Write in words and phrases that are comfortable for you to speak. We recommend you read your essay aloud to yourself several times, and each time edit it and simplify it until you find the words, tone, and story that truly echo your belief and the way you speak.
Brainstorming, part 1: It helps to find a specific experience or two that led to your belief. Then, imagine that you’re conversing with someone. You need to narrate the story about how you to came your belief . 
• What is the story or specific experience that led you to your belief? It can be anything: an item of clothing, words of advice your mother gave you, or losing at a soccer tournament. 
• How would you describe your experience? What are the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and/or touches associated with your experience?
 Brainstorming, part 2 :The takeaway: The key fact, point, or idea that you want your audience to remember about your belief.
• How does this experience continue to influence your life? 
• What does your belief mean to you? 
• What are rules that govern your belief? E.g., my belief in public service has led me to study . . . 
How would you answer these 3 questions? I know I am the way I am today because______. I know I think about things the way I do because _______. I think most people would describe me as ______. 

I’m working on a psychology multi-part question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Psyc 1100: Introduction to psychology Name: ___________________Unit II worksheet (chapters 4,5,6) (Due before taking test 2)Chapter 4: ConsciousnessT or F: Indicate whether each of the following statements is true(T) or false (F). _____ When in REM sleep, we are most likely in a dream._____ Everyone can be reliably hypnotized.____ Freud believed that the contents of our dreams come from our unconscious mind._____ Infancy is the only developmental stage during which we do not dream._____ Children can be hypnotized more reliably than adults._____ There are some nights when people do not dream at all._____ The circadian rhythm occupies a 24-hour period._____ One sleep cycle takes, on average, 90 minutes to complete._____ Hypnosis is a useful tool to help us accurately retrieve lost memories._____ Deep sleep occurs during stage one of the sleep cycle.Matching: The following psychoactive substance with the category it belongs in._____ LSD A. Depressant_____ Cocaine B. Stimulant_____ Nicotine C. Hallucinogen_____ Marijuana_____ opiates_____ caffeine_____ alcoholShort answer essays: Provide a short written response for each of the following questions. 1. Briefly describe the explanation of where the content of dreams come from according to the following theories: a) Freud’s theory (dreams as wish fulfillment)b) “residue of the day” theoryc) Activation-synthesis theory (Random neurological activity):2. What is the possible benefit of infant dreams?Chapter five: LearningMatching: Based on the following scenario, match the terms from classical conditioning to the events from the story. Some of the options will not be used.William and Mary started dating a year ago. Whenever Mary sees William her heart starts to flutter and she feels butterflies in her stomach. She thinks she might be in love! Whenever William takes Mary out on a date, he plays her his favorite song and always wears his lucky, blue shirt! After dating exclusively for about a year, William decides that maybe, he needs a break and wants to start seeing other women! Mary is heartbroken, but she has no choice and decides that she will start seeing other guys! On her first date since the break-up, Mary goes out on a blind date, and the guy is wearing a blue shirt. All of a sudden, Mary’s heart starts to flutter and she feels those familiar butterflies!!Mary wonders if she is in love (again), or is this just classical conditioning!!?? ____ unconditioned stimulusA. Mary’sphysiological response when shesees the blue shirtB. William after Mary fell in love with him_____ conditioned stimulus C. Blue shirts before Mary fell in love with William_____ neutral stimulus D. Mary before she fell in love with WilliamE. Mary’s blind date____ unconditioned response F. Mary’s physiological response when she sees William_____ conditioned response G. Blue shirts after Mary fell in love with William H. William’ s favorite song after he fell in love ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Match the following terms with the description. Not all terms will be used. A. Stimulus generalization ____ consequence of behaviorB. Shaping that decreases the likelihoodC. Secondary reinforcer of that behavior occurring again D. Stimulus discrimination E. Reinforcement____ use of reinforcement to slowly ‘teach’ newbehaviorsF. Punishment____ conditioned responses elicited to other stimuli similar to the original G. Observational learning conditioned stimulusH. Primary reinforcer____ learning by imitation of a model____ any consequence of behavior that strengthens that behavior_____ conditioned response emitted in the presence of the original conditioned stimulus and no other stimuli*********************************************Chapter six: MemoryMatching: not all terms will be used!A. encoding M. semantic memoryB. sensory storageN. elaborative rehearsalC. short term memory O. maintenance rehearsalD. long term memory P. chunkingE. retrieval cues Q. “7 plus or minus 2”F. repression R. infantile amnesiaG. retroactive interference S. episodic memoryH. proactive interferenceI. implicit memoryJ. explicit memoryK. echoic memoryL. iconic memory_____ average size of adult short term memory_____ long term memories of facts and information_____ new, more recently stored information blocking access to older information_____ auditory, sensory memory; longest lasting of all sensory memory_____ useful to increase the amount of information stored in short term memory_____ storage that will never run out of space_____ the inability for adults to retrieve memories stored before age three years_____ long term memories of events (such as parties or having lunch) in which the individual participated_____ keep information in short term memory (longer than 30 seconds) by repeating the information over and over again!_____ memories used “automatically” for a skill or familiar task______ also referred to as “working memory”

In this first course assignment, you will create a description of your selected company and a SWOT matrix that includes trends, strategic positioning, distribution channels, and risks. You’ve already begun this assignment in your discussions.
In the Week 1 discussion, you chose a company (whether your own or the snack food company scenario) and created a description and mission statement for it. In this assignment, you will need to revise your selected company’s description and mission statement based on the feedback you received in the discussion thread. You will also include a brief narrative that provides the rationale for including each component of the mission statement.
Likewise, in the Week 2 discussion, you began work on your SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunity, threat) matrix. Your task in this assignment is to revise your SWOT matrix based on the feedback you received in the discussion thread. You will also summarize the key learnings from your SWOT matrix.
Reminders and Notes
Before beginning this assignment, you may find it helpful to review textbook Chapter 3, “Making Your Plan Compelling.” This chapter provides useful information about how to organize the information in your business plan.
Your chosen company will operate in a 100-mile radius from your home address. Your goal is to reach $1 million in sales by the end of the second year.

Be sure to follow the guidelines, whether you are using the snack food company or the company of your choice.
Snack Food Company Guidelines [PDF].REQUIREMENTS
The specific requirements for this assignment are to write a 3–5 page paper in which you:
Describe the product or service on which the company is focusing, including the company’s name and its significance.

Revise the company’s mission statement based on feedback received in the Week 1 discussion thread, including the rationale for each component of the mission statement.

Place the mission statement within quotation marks.

Use the Mission Statement Worksheet on pages 72–73 of your textbook as a guide.
Describe the trends in your specific industry, focusing on your particular type of product or service.
Research and outline industry trends. Be sure to consider the size and growth rate for the overall industry and for the specific product or service on which you are focusing.
Search the Strayer Library, industry associations, and reliable websites for recent data.

Select the strategic position from the course textbook (pages 146–147) that you believe is the best one for your chosen company and explain how you will implement it to distinguish your product or service from the competition.
Consult Chapter 9, “Strategic Position & Risk Assessment” of your textbook for help in crafting this portion of your business plan.

my company name
Product Description
Café Boomer is a coffee-selling company that offers a variety of beverages, pasta, and pastries, making it a haven for all coffee lovers. It is a coffee center where customers of all works of life can congregate, read, and even get entertainment. Other services such as music and video shows will give customers necessary entertainment while enjoying their coffee. Free Wi-Fi will also help the internet and social media lovers to enjoy their coffee while browsing their favorite sites.

I will be the major shareholder of this company with other partners being my two friends. Since the startup cost will be relatively high, I will finance three-quarters of the company cost while my two friends share the remaining quarter in the proportions of their choice. Since there are existing companies that operate within this industry, the entrance phase will be challenging. The competitiveness of the market due to product and service saturation means that we will have to take a different approach. To improve our success, we will have to partner with companies that already exist in the town so that we can share customers and referrals whenever possible. The company will also offer unique coffee products like Café Espresso Con Pan, Café Miel, and Café Latte. The mentioned beverages are rare in the selected town, and this will be an opportunity to venture into this virgin market. We will also prioritize pastries such as Strawberry Cheese, Banana Pudding, Lemon Crumb Muffins, Blueberry Muffins, and Blueberry Muffins. The ultimate goal is to provide, quality, affordable and unique products and services that meet customers’ expectations.
MISSION
“Café Boomer will boom daily for the sake of serving our customers unique coffee, pastries, and pasta. We cherish our customers and as such, our products will always be affordable, quality, and unique. With a serene and conducive environment, our customers will get to enjoy themselves and relax in our stress-free environment. We will keep growing together and walking the miles of your desires”.

VISION
To offer our customers fresh and unique coffee alongside memorable services that will create a delightful family experience across the community. 

Discussion #1- US Supreme CourAdd a original posting to the discussion topic in this forum (remember one posting is due by Wednesday night) (to do so, just click the “reply” button below). In the week you must also reply to at least 2 classmates and use their first names by SaturdayThe questions for the class to discuss are the following (Address ALL questions in your postings):U.S. Supreme Court Justices must go through a 3 part process that includes:Nomination by the PresidentConfirmation by the U.S. Senate (currently a majority vote is required) andAppointment by the President Questions – Address ALL of themShould there only be a simple majority vote needed (more than 50)
for someone to get the lifetime during good behavior job of a U.S.
Supreme Court Justice? Why or why not?Should U.S. Supreme Court Justices need to be confirmed with a more than a simple majority such as 60 Senators? Why or why not?What do you think are some of the characteristics that should be
considered when Senators are voting on whether to confirm someone?
Should it only be education and past legal experience? Do you think that how they may decide legal matters or past legal rulings should be a factor?
You must support or explain your viewpoint and feel free to use examples.———————————————————————-Discussion #2- US Supreme Court CasesAdd a original posting to the discussion topic in this forum (remember one posting is due by Wednesday night) (to do so, just click the “reply” button below). In the week you must also reply to at least 2 classmates and use their first names by SaturdayThe questions for the class to discuss are the following (Address ALL questions in your postings):The Supreme Court has considered cases related to gay marriage,
abortion and healthcare. This would include cases like California’s
Proposition 8 case and a set of cases challenging the federal Defense of
Marriage Act (known as DOMA), cases dealing with abortion such as Roe
v. Wade and subsequent cases dealing with restrictions at the state
level as well as issues related to the Affordable Health Care Act also
know as Obamacare. Explore PBS’s Supreme Court Watch website (http://www.pbs.org/newshour/news/supreme-court/ (Links to an external site.)). This site has good information both on the Supreme Court and recent cases.Debate with your classmates whether the Supreme Court is the
appropriate institution to resolve the issues of gay marriage, abortion
or healthcare.Should important societal issues be determined by the courts (and thus unelected judges) or Congress?Do you believe the courts (not worried about public opinion and only
interpreting the law) or Congress (concerned about public opinion as
that is how they get and keep their positions) would be more likely to
make more fair decisions? Are gay marriage, abortion or healthcare issues that should be left to the states? Please support or explain your viewpoint and feel free to give examples as well.———————————————Assignment – Judiciary Response PaperResponse paper for the Judiciary – choose one of the
following options for this assignment and address all questions for the
topic you selected.Cameras in the CourtroomThere is debate about whether there should be cameras used in
the courtroom. Some argue that it is beneficial while others feel that
it is distracting to the proceedings. The U.S. Supreme Court has only
allowed audio taping of important cases. Generally, courts do not allow
cameras to record proceedings, although laws may vary by state.
Fourteen federal trial courts are taking part in a digital video pilot
program. (See link for Cameras in Courtroom in module)First review one of the videos available on the Cameras in the
Courtroom website. Note that you may choose your video based on the
court location, subject matter or procedural issues. In your paper you should clearly state which case you viewed,
begin with a summary of the content of the video and case then proceed
to answer all of the following questions.Did you get the sense that the presence of the camera seemed to impact the people in the courtroom? You should also reflect on how you feel about cameras in the
courtroom overall. Should they be allowed in all cases, only certain
cases or not at all? Be certain to state your reasons for your conclusion and give examples.ORPathways to the BenchWatch at least TWO of the videos detailing the pathways to the bench
that some of the federal judges have taken. There is a link in the
module.Your assignment is to write a reflection paper that includes all of the following elements.You must identify which videos you watchedSummarize their content of the videosYou must detail the selection process to become a federal judge (all three steps).What you believe should be factors considered in this process?What are your reflections on the videos you watched?Support your argument using the text, your knowledge of American politics and outside sources (if necessary).