After completing the weekly assignments you will provide a reflection of your weeks learning process. This should include your personal thoughts on the information you learned, any complications or positive aspects of your learning experience. Elaborate on areas that you need to improve and things that led to your success.
Weekly Reflections: After completing the weekly assignments you will provide a reflection of your weeks learning process. This should include your personal thoughts on the information you learned, any complications or positive aspects of your learning experience. Elaborate on areas that you need to improve and things that led to your success. Grading will be based on the thoroughness of your responses and depth of your reflection, and spelling and grammar. Late assignments will be marked down 5% every week.These are some resources of things we learned this week. Source 1-It is important to stay current on any course changes, due dates and comments or announcements. I recommend students download the Canvas app to their smartphone, its free. I also recommend going into the notifications settings and setting your notifications to make sure 1 You regularly see the email that your Canvas sends notifications to. 2 You have the notifications turned on.WHERE IS THE CANVAS NOTIFICATIONS SETTINGS?On the left side of your screen, click on Account. Then select Notifications.Previous ( Next ( Source 2The daunting question, “What does the professor want us to do this semester?” You have come to the right place for the answers. Below you will find a brief description of assignments you are required to complete during the semester. The assignments are meant to broaden your knowledge of EHS topics and help you build skills that employers want you to learn for any job. This class is an introductory course which means you will learn about many things in EHS. You may expect to spend approximately 10 hours a week learning course information and completing assignments. COURSE ORGANIZATIONThis is a full semester-length course, and all content is organized into weekly learning units. Every week on Sunday morning, you will have a new learning module open. Every following Sunday at midnight, your unit assignments are due, except for the initial response for the weekly discussion. You must complete your initial response to the discussion by Wednesday, and the two classmate responses are due by Sunday.Each week you will be expected to make contact in the course through submitted assignments, discussions, reading, watching videos, instructor-student correspondence, or attending online group meetings. You should complete all weekly homework tasks on time. Completing these assignments will better prepare you to participate with other students during online meetings, future assignments, and discussions.COURSE SYLLABUSThe course syllabus is located in the course syllabus tab of Canvas and due dates for assignments. You can locate the Syllabus tab by clicking on this link. ( WEEKLY READING AND MULTIMEDIAEvery week you will have a list of reading and multimedia assignments to complete. There is no book, so I will post PDFs, website links, or documents. It is recommended that you complete reading/viewing before the discussion to add insight to the topics relative to each week. If you can not access the content, email me as soon as possible to make sure you have access.WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS (30% OF TOTAL GRADE)Every week you will have discussion questions to answer on the written discussion board. You are encouraged to participate multiple days to get a more in-depth student experience with your classmates. You will receive 75 points for your initial post and 25 points for two robust responses to your peers’ initial post.WEEKLY QUESTIONS AND REFLECTION (30% OF TOTAL GRADE)EVERY WEEK YOU WILL HAVE QUESTIONS TO ANSWER FROM THE READING AND MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES AND A LEARNING REFLECTION. YOU SHOULD ANSWER QUESTIONS IN FULL SENTENCES. THE REFLECTION IS YOUR TIME TO REFLECT ON YOUR WEEKLY LEARNING EXPERIENCE. YOU MAY SHARE IMPORTANT INFORMATION, THINGS HAPPENING THAT MAY HAVE HELPED OR HURT YOU IN SCHOOL THAT WEEK, AND AREAS THAT YOU LIKED OR DISLIKED AND WHY.
Imprudential, Inc., has an unfunded pension liability of $700 million that must be paid in 20 years. To assess the value of the firm’s stock, financial analysts want to discount this liability back to the present. If the relevant discount rate is 7.0 percent, what is the present value of this liability?
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Excel Simulation Difficulty: 1 Basic Section: 5.2 Present Value and Discounting
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Imprudential, Inc., has an unfunded pension liability of $700 million that must be paid in 20 years. To assess
the value of the firm’s stock, financial analysts want to discount this liability back to the present. If the relevant
discount rate is 7.0 percent, what is the present value of this liability?
$180,893,302
$184,511,168
$195,357,153
$177,275,436
$166,421,838
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Multiple Choice Difficulty: Basic Learning Objective: 05-2
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You have just made your first $3,000 contribution to your retirement account. Assume you earn an 8 percent
annual rate of return and make no additional contributions.
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(a) What will your account be worth when you retire in 40 years?
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(b) What will your account be worth if you wait 7 years before contributing?
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Worksheet Difficulty: Intermediate Learning Objective: 05-1
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You’re trying to save to buy a new $150,000 Ferrari. You have $34,000 today that can be invested at your
bank. The bank pays 5.0 percent annual interest on its accounts. How long will it be before you have enough
to buy the car?
NOTE: In this problem there is only one cash flow (chapter 5 problem). FV = PV (1+r)t is the equation you use.
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A zero coupon bond with a face value of $1,000 is issued with an initial price of $350. The bond matures in 14 years. What is the implicit annual interest rate
on the bond?
NOTE: Assume all bonds (unless otherwise noted) have a $1,000 face value, which is a promise to pay $1,000 at maturity (when the loan comes due). When
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That is, it is a bond where the company agrees to borrow money today in exchange for a single payment ($1,000) at maturity. U.S. Treasury Bills mentioned
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In January 2007, the average price of an asset was $28,158. 8 years earlier, the average price was $21,908.
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Discuss the Key Elements of Psychiatric Assessment and Interviewing of ChildrenWhen conducting psychiatric assessments and interviewing of children.
Respond to Ste:Discuss the Key Elements of Psychiatric Assessment and Interviewing of ChildrenWhen conducting psychiatric assessments and interviewing of children, there are several important elements to consider. According to Sharma et al. (2019), creating a rapport is crucial to building a relationship of trust with children while encouraging them to share their experiences. The interviewer needs to be welcoming, cordial, and non-judgmental. In addition, collecting information about developmental history is also crucial. This includes gathering details regarding the kid’s physical, cognitive, linguistic, social, and emotional growth. It’s critical to understand how the child’s current issues fit into their broader developmental trajectory. Seeking out the viewpoint or perspective of the child is also essential. As noted by Sharma et al. (2019), questions about the child’s thoughts, sentiments, and experiences should be made. Employing open-ended questions, play therapy, or artwork are just a few methods that can be used to accomplish this. Obtaining information from parents or other primary caretakers can also be helpful as it gives the interviewer a clearer view of the child’s behavior, symptoms, and medical background (Sharma et al., 2019). This key element is essential to see how the family is being impacted by the child’s issues. Another vital key element is utilizing standardized assessment tools. There are a variety of standardized assessment tools that can be employed to assess children’s mental health. These tools can assist in pinpointing specific problems and making diagnoses.Discuss the Role Parents Play in the Assessment of the ChildIn evaluating a child, parents are essential. They are the primary source of knowledge regarding the child’s growth, behavior, and medical background. They can also offer insightful information about the child’s abilities and limitations. Parents can also play a role in advocating for their children during the assessment process. This means speaking up for the child’s needs and ensuring that they are getting the best possible care. Explain the Steps Needed if the Child Discloses Information about the Parent(s) Engaging in Illicit BehaviorHealthcare professionals have a critical ethical and legal responsibility to recognize abuse of children and other vulnerable populations and to report it to the relevant state bodies (Thomas & Reeves, 2022). Safety must come first if there is reason to believe a child is being mistreated. A healthcare professional must evaluate the child’s behavior, emotions, and family dynamics. Other steps for ongoing supervision include getting to know the child, paying attention, listening, and offering comfort and empathy (Gonzalez et al., 2022).Explain the Steps Needed if the Child Discloses Information about the Parent(s) Engaging in Illicit BehaviorHealthcare professionals have a critical ethical and legal responsibility to recognize abuse of children and other vulnerable populations and to report it to the relevant state bodies (Thomas & Reeves, 2022). Safety must come first if there is reason to believe a child is being mistreated. A healthcare professional must evaluate the child’s behavior, emotions, and family dynamics. Other steps for ongoing supervision include getting to know the child, paying attention, listening, and offering comfort and empathy (Gonzalez et al., 2022).Discuss a Potential DSM 5 Diagnosis and Treatment PlanMaltreatment of children raises the chance of developing psychiatric illnesses, such as mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, antisocial and borderline personality disorders, and substance use disorders. Also, it is linked to a younger age at onset, a more severe clinical course (i.e., more intense symptoms), and a worse treatment outcome concerning medication or psychotherapy (Lippard & Nemeroff, 2020). The treatment plan for adolescent depression can be treated with various options, such as psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral methods, family and group therapies, and medication. The availability of alternative therapy modalities is crucial due to concerns over the use of antidepressant medication throughout adolescence, including the potential for an increased risk of suicide. Popular evidence-based non-pharmacological therapies for depressed teenagers are interpersonal psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (Sharma et al., 2019).
Pop art is basically a type of art movement which started the late 1950s in the United States and the United Kingdom. How do you think that Pop Art challenge conventional ideas about originality
I just want 1 comment for each5.In todays society, I personally consider those pictures as Pop Art. According to (Lazzari, 2011), Pop art is basically a type of art movement which started the late 1950s in the United States and the United Kingdom. This type of art entails an introduction of imagery to find and traditional art. These images are usually bold and they represent physical things that we usually see in our daily lives including soup cans, celebrities, types of food like hotdogs, animals, comic strips, and other things including consumer product seals and labels, as well as brightly painted colors among others. Pop art has always been seen as a type of art which copies what others have done or what is already existing. Three major characteristics of pop art include satire, humor, and irony, bright colors, and recognizable imagery.2. How do you think that Pop Art challenge conventional ideas about originality?I think Pop art challenged conventional ideas about originality because it was all about copying something that is already existing and making it better. For instance, Andy Warhol, in the year 1962 produced a detailed and fine art from an image of a woman called Marilyn Diptych. Here, Andy Warhol did not think of an image and pointed it, instead, he manipulated or rather edited the image of Marilyn Diptych and came up with fourteen different images of her. This is considered Pop art. This is because the artwork passed across a meaning as opposed to when it is just a picture. Therefore, Pop art challenged the idea of originality, in that, the artists did not think of something that original but rather took something that already existed and changed it. The new artwork would, therefore, pass across a message.3. Is it original if it’s taken from already existing imagery?There is no black and white answer to this question. However, personally, I would say yes provided the new artwork is not exactly the same as the original imagery. I believe that most pop objects represents an obvious appropriation of the artist’s work. Nevertheless, this appropriation may occur without infringement if the copying is done from the model used by the artist, the original product, instead of from the art itself (Sneirson, 1968). Legally speaking, while copyright was designed to promote the arts through the granting of exclusive rights, new art forms may lack this protection because the developed rules have failed to consider the possible ramifications of future artistic developments. Pop art presents perhaps the most blatant example of this problem (Sneirson, 1968). Because of this, I, therefore, believe that even if the artwork was taken from an already existing imagery, it is still an original.4. Provide an example that YOU would consider Pop Art, from the textbook.The best example that I consider Pop art from the textbook it the painting by Judith Leysters Boy Playing the Flute painted between the years of 1630 and 1635 in the Netherlands. The Judith captures the pride and the enthusiasm of the young musician as he glances at his audience, likely looking for their approval (Lazzari, 2011).Judith Leyster, Boy Playing the Flute, 1630-1635, Netherlands5. In today’s world, what kinds of images would be considered POP ART?I believe Graffiti images would be considered Pop art in todays world. This is because most of the Graffiti images always involve copying what it already exists and use it to pass across a message. Graffiti images are also used in comic books which are still considered Pop art. Graffiti is not only painted on the streets but are also used in adverts. Consider the following four examples of graffiti images which represent Pop art of today:ReferencesLazzari, M., & Schlesier, D. (2011). Exploring art: A global, thematic approach. CengageLearning. Chapter 12.Sneirson, W. B. (1968). Some Copyright Aspects of New Art: Pop Goes the Easel.
Do you think art has cultural value and what do you think its role in society is?
Now that we have covered all of the content in this course, it is time to reflect! Watch the video below and complete this Reflection Discussion. After watching Theaster Gates’ TED Talk, go all the way back to Discussion Three and revisit your answer to: Do you think art has cultural value and what do you think its role in society is? Then answer the following: 1) What is the role that art plays in Gates’ mission to revive a neighborhood? And what did you take away from his talk?2) Has your answer to, ‘Do you think art has cultural value and what do you think its role in society is?’changed/expanded during this course? Explain.Can anything be Art?Whether anything can be classified as Art is an intricate and subjective question. Art, often described as a conduit for creative expression that evokes emotions, stimulates cognition, and conveys ideas, has evolved beyond traditional boundaries. While historically confined to visual mediums like paintings and sculptures, Art now encompasses an extensive spectrum of forms, including performance art, installations, digital creations, and even ordinary objects. Taking a broader outlook, one could posit that anything can be recognized as Art if it demonstrates inventiveness, expressiveness, and the ability to provoke a reaction (D’OLIMPIO, 2019). Art is a profoundly personal and individualized encounter, with each individual potentially interpreting and appreciating it in distinct ways. This inherent subjectivity allows for a rich textile of artistic expressions and interpretations.Cultural Value of ArtArt undoubtedly holds cultural value, reflecting and shaping societies’ beliefs, values, and identities. It helps preserve culture, convey stories, and comment on society. Art bridges cultural and language barriers, fostering debate and understanding. In society, Art plays multiple roles. It entertains and inspires, providing an escape from mundane realities and offering a space for imagination and introspection. Art can challenge societal norms and provoke critical thinking, fostering discussions about important social, political, and environmental issues (Crossick & Kasznska, 2016). It encourages empathy, fostering emotional connections and shared experiences among individuals. Additionally, Art can stimulate economic growth through cultural tourism and creative industries.Placing Value on ArtAssigning worth to Art is a multifaceted process that combines subjective and objective elements. Throughout history, the value of Art has been determined by factors such as artistic proficiency, historical significance, scarcity, and market demand. However, these conventional criteria have limitations and may neglect or underestimate certain art forms. A more inclusive approach to valuing Art could involve considering its cultural, social, and personal influence (Crossick & Kasznska, 2016). Art that challenges established norms, advocates for social justice, or amplifies the voices of marginalized communities may possess significant cultural value. The emotional and intellectual resonance it evokes in individuals and communities should also be considered. Furthermore, art education and thoughtful engagement with artworks can contribute to a more enlightened and comprehensive comprehension of their value. Generally, the worth of Art is subjective and differs among individuals. It is essential to recognize and embrace the vast array of artistic manifestations and the various ways they enrich our existence and contribute to the vibrant fabric of culture.
What ethical issues arise concerning improving or enhancing a patients quality of life?
Medical Indications: The Principles of Beneficence and Nonmaleficence
1. What is the patients medical problem? Is the problem acute? Chronic? Critical? Reversible? Emergent? Terminal?
2. What are the goals of treatment?
3. In what circumstances are medical treatments not indicated?
4. What are the probabilities of success of various treatment options?
5. In sum, how can this patient be benefited by medical and nursing care, and how can harm be avoided?
Patient Preferences: The Principle of Respect for Autonomy
1. Has the patient been informed of benefits and risks, understood this information, and given consent?
2. Is the patient mentally capable and legally competent, and is there evidence of incapacity?
3. If mentally capable, what preferences about treatment is the patient stating?
4. If incapacitated, has the patient expressed prior preferences?
5. Who is the appropriate surrogate to make decisions for the incapacitated patient?
6. Is the patient unwilling or unable to cooperate with medical treatment? If so, why?
Quality of Life: The Principles of Beneficence and Nonmaleficence and Respect for Autonomy
1. What are the prospects, with or without treatment, for a return to normal life, and what physical, mental, and social deficits might the patient experience even if treatment succeeds?
2. On what grounds can anyone judge that some quality of life would be undesirable for a patient who cannot make or express such a judgment?
3. Are there biases that might prejudice the providers evaluation of the patients quality of life?
4. What ethical issues arise concerning improving or enhancing a patients quality of life?
5. Do quality-of-life assessments raise any questions regarding changes in treatment plans, such as forgoing life-sustaining treatment?
6. What are plans and rationale to forgo life-sustaining treatment?
7. What is the legal and ethical status of suicide?
Contextual Features: The Principles of Justice and Fairness
1. Are there professional, interprofessional, or business interests that might create conflicts of interest in the clinical treatment of patients?
2. Are there parties other than clinicians and patients, such as family members, who have an interest in clinical decisions?
3. What are the limits imposed on patient confidentiality by the legitimate interests of third parties?
4. Are there financial factors that create conflicts of interest in clinical decisions?
5. Are there problems of allocation of scarce health resources that might affect clinical decisions?
6. Are there religious issues that might influence clinical decisions?
7. What are the legal issues that might affect clinical decisions?
8. Are there considerations of clinical research and education that might affect clinical decisions?
9. Are there issues of public health and safety that affect clinical decisions?
10. Are there conflicts of interest within institutions and organizations (e.g., hospitals) that may affect clinical decisions and patient welfare?
Think deeply about something Ive covered in the module and to share your thoughts or opinions on the subject.
Art and Truth This is a Reflect and Respond Application Assignment. For these assignments I ask you to think deeply about something Ive covered in the module and to share your thoughts or opinions on the subject. These assignments are designed to help create a depth of understanding and engagement with the material that we’re looking at, often by creating a space for you to dialog with your classmates.In this module, we looked at a couple of photographs that documented the horrors of war (O’Sullivan’s Harvest of Death, and Ut’s Vietnamese Girl). As photographs, they carry with them a certain claim to accuracy and truth that we as viewers have come to expect from journalists. And yet, they are also artworks that reflect the perspectives of their makers. For this assignment, I would like us to use those artworks (and the two additional photos I have included below) as a platform for a bigger conversation about art, truth and fiction. What do we expect when we look at photographs of war? Do we expect an unmediated image, or one that has been altered and composed to communicate the feelings of being there? Is one type of artwork true, and the other false? Is it possible to be true and false at the same time? To help us answer those questions, I want to focus our attention on two of the very first war photographs ever taken: Roger Fenton’s “The Valley of the Shadow of Death,” 1855. Instead of reading something about the artworks, I want you to listen to the RadioLab podcast episode “In the Valley of the Shadow of Doubt,” which aired Sept. 24, 2012. It’s a wonderful exploration of how images fit into our pursuit of truth, and what our expectations are regarding the role of art in the documentation of war. You can stream the audio below, or visit the I think we look at war photographs to get a perception of unaltered reality. Paintings are made according to the way how the artist perceives and later expresses what he experiences, but photos, on the other hand, show us how life and events really are. I think the fascination with war photographs comes from the natural human pursuit of truth. In war, we are stripped down of our egos and we see the horror of it in the spotlight. When we see war photographs like those listed above and in the readings we see the raw material of what is really happening, forever captured by the flash of a camera.There is no fiction in war and we get a disturbed feeling that is way less strong than the subjects of the photos experience it. It humbles us, shocks us, and also helps put things into perspective of the comfortable lives we are living in America. I know Ukrainians displaced by the war and the photos and videos they show me from the front lines help give me insight into my life and help me understand what really matters.What matters is compassion and loving-kindness. Everything else is relative. If we have more compassion we would never have to see any war again. Unfortunately, that is not the case and these photos stand as a testament that as humans we are not yet as developed as we would like to think.
Integrating LAN Configuration and WAN ServicesTask:a) Given a hypothetical business scenario design a network topology that integrates LAN configurations for each branch office and WAN services to connect all offices. Justify your topology design based on scalability, performance, and cost considerations.
Number 1Question 1: Integrating LAN Configuration and WAN ServicesTask:a) Given a hypothetical business scenario (e.g., a multinational corporation with multiple branch offices), design a network topology that integrates LAN configurations for each branch office and WAN services to connect all offices. Justify your topology design based on scalability, performance, and cost considerations.b) Identify and explain the specific WAN service (e.g., Frame Relay, ATM, MPLS, Wide Area Ethernet) suitable for each branch office connection, taking into account their individual needs and data transfer requirements.Question 2: Maximizing Guided and Wireless Transmission MediaTask:a) Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using guided transmission media (e.g., optical fiber, coaxial cable) and wireless transmission media (e.g., Wi-Fi, cellular networks) in a LAN-WAN integrated network.b) Propose a plan to maximize the utilization of both guided and wireless transmission media for seamless communication between LANs and WANs, considering reliability, security, and bandwidth requirements.Assessment:The assignment will be assessed based on the following criteria:1. Logical and efficient network topology design with justifications provided for Question 1.2. Thorough analysis and proposed plan for maximizing guided and wireless transmission media for Question 2.3. Demonstrated understanding of LAN-WAN integration concepts and technologies.4. Integration of relevant research and industry best practices to support arguments and findings.Note: Students are encouraged to use any diagramming tool of their choice (e.g., Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart) to create the network topology diagram. Additionally, all sources should be cited appropriately using the required citation style.Format and Guidelines:The essay should be concise and within the 1000-word limit.Use a clear and logical structure, including brief headings for each part.Ensure proper citation and referencing of any sources used.Demonstrate critical thinking by providing relevant examples and supporting evidence.Use academic writing style and language appropriate for a graduate-level assignment.Submission: Submit your essay as a Word document *Failure to include a cover page with the exact formatting used in the assignment policy and/or reference page will result in a 10-point deduction*Your assignment submission will be turned into Turnitin. Turnitin does verify the use of AI-generated material, and this will be considered plagiarism.Number 2Do you see any real-world applicability for Combinatorial coverage? And can you think of “constraints” that make it even more real-world?Number 3The Group Project involves creating a Powerpoint Presentation on a topic related to System Test and Verification, any topic presented in this course such as Agile, Graphing, Prime Paths, Hand-Tracing code fragments, Test-Driven Development, famous disasters attributed to insufficient testing, etc etc. This PPT should be at about 10 pages long and will include:Title page with the Topic and the names of the team membersabout 8-12 pages of PPT materialdiagrams where appropriateSummary pageYou will be assigned to work with another member of the class on this project by week 4. The name and WUST email address of your partner will be published. The two of you will collaborate to select the topic you wish to present to the class. I recommend you get the Teacher’s approval on the topic (by phonecall or by email). The idea here is to avoid a situation where 6 teams all report on the same topic (such as Agile – which has happened in the past).If you ignore the team assignments the teacher made and instead, work with someone else without the teacher’s permission, you risk a failing grade on this assignment.One of you will upload the final PPT (with both names on the title page) by the due date in Week 10. The two of you will present your PPT as follows:
h = 3a + 28.6 A pediatrician uses the model above to estimate the height h of a boy, in inches, in terms of the boys age a, in years, between the ages of 2 and 5. Based on the model, what is the estimated increase, in inches, of a boys height each year?
h = 3a + 28.6 A pediatrician uses the model above to estimate the height h of a boy, in inches, in terms of the boys age a, in years, between the ages of 2 and 5. Based on the model, what is the estimated increase, in inches, of a boys height each year? A) 3 B) 5.7 C) 9.5D) 14.3Kathy is a repair technician for a phone company. Each week, she receives a batch of phones that need repairs. The number of phones that she has left to fix at the end of each day can be estimated with the equation P d = 108 ? 23 , where P is the number of phones left and d is the number of days she has worked that week. What is the meaning of the value 108 in this equation? A) Kathy will complete the repairs within 108 days. B) Kathy starts each week with 108 phones to fix. C) Kathy repairs phones at a rate of 108 per hour. D) Kathy repairs phones at a rate of 108 per day.Hello, Just highlight the answers
The ecological services provided by conservation areas are diverse and sometimes not easily understood or appreciated by the general public who may desire quantifiable, economic measures of their value. How would you persuade someone who believes that ecological services are unmeasurable and provide no value to human society that they are in fact valuable?
The ecological services provided by conservation areas are diverse and sometimes not easily understood or appreciated by the general public who may desire quantifiable, economic measures of their value. How would you persuade someone who believes that ecological services are unmeasurable and provide no value to human society that they are in fact valuable?Must be your own words as per the professor….no references. Please respond within 1 paragraph_______________________________________________________________________________________________Please respond to the classmate responseFirst, I would explain to them: every one has values. Even though their values are different from mine, they don’t need neglect the fact that ecological services are important to every day living. I’m not the type of person to bash another person’s values, but I would let them know, that as people, we do waste a lot of trees, and we don’t take care of our forests, nor do we value the beauty of our oceans. We as a people, don’t clean up behind ourselves, so how can we value our lands, forests, oceans, and the beauty of creation. We must do better with pollution, and keeping the earth clean. At night, we’ll breath and sleep better.
