The following 4 questions are based on the scenario below: J…

The following 4 questions are based on the scenario below: Joseph is a venture capitalist investing in a new startup firm called Childsafe.  Childsafe is working on a product that adopts the latest in canine technology to protect children. Specifically, they are working on a product that you can apply to children once a month to repel ticks and fleas. Similar to the canine product Frontline, this product is also a liquid that can be applied to the back of a child’s neck.  As you can see, the potential for this product is tremendous, especially in regions of the country where Lyme disease (a tick-borne illness) runs rampant. Joseph originally invested $100,000 in this firm a year ago. Six months later they asked for an additional $50,000 because they were having difficulty changing the chemical composition in the canine product to be safe for children. Last month they asked for an additional $30,000 as they attempt to navigate the FDA approval process for their product. They are back again and they are now asking for an additional $40,000 because they are running into difficulties finding children as test subjects for their clinical trials. Joseph’s original 100,000 investment is an example of …

A 34-year-old man works as a night security guard and lives…

A 34-year-old man works as a night security guard and lives alone. He reports that he has never been interested in dating and prefers solitary activities such as reading science fiction and assembling model trains. He has no close friends and rarely speaks to coworkers except when necessary. When asked about loneliness, he shrugs and says, “I’m fine on my own.” His affect is constricted but appropriate. He denies suspiciousness, unusual perceptual experiences, or odd beliefs.