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The slope fields f(t, y) for two IVPs y’ = f(t, y) are shown below.   (a) Trace (approximately) the solution on both figures if the initial condition is y(t = 0) = 0.1 (indicated by the star). If you are taking the quiz online, then write down the approximate values of y(t) at four different points in the domain 0 < t < 10 [9 points] (b) For which one of the two problems would a method like RK4 (classical explicit 4th order Runge-Kutta) be more appropriate? Why? [3 points] (c) What method would you recommend for the other problem? Why? [3 points]

Modern societies are thought to create a toxic, “obesogenic” environment for eating. Unfortunately, the rise of this obesogenic environment has been paralleled by a significant decline in physical activity (Corsica & Perri, 2012).(Source: Psychology. Themes and variations. By Wayne Weiten. 10th edition. 2017. Boston, USA. Cengage Learning.Chapter 9 Motivation and emotion. Page 311)The term obesogenic has been formed by combining forms, namely OBESO+GENIC. What does this mean?

What is the main idea in the Extract below?  As always, across the world, the most vulnerable have borne the brunt of this latest health crisis. COVID-19 has simply further highlighted and exacerbated existing inequalities. Redressing health disparities cannot be effectively achieved during times of crisis, but instead requires longer-term sustained action: through policies and interventions that tackle key social determinants. (Taken from an article titled “A stronger and more united Africa?” Written by Marisa Casale, in Africa in Fact, page 17. Issue 55, October-December 2020.)

Read the extract below from the main passage and answer the question that follows:The need for careful listening and expression by both parties should be obvious in a field as sensitive and serious and health.  From your doctor-patient communication skills, how would a doctor listen with expression to a patient in a situation where the doctor has to inform the patient of a serious diagnosis?

What would be the most logical arrangement of the following sentences in a paragraph? Choose the correct option.Recent findings also indicate the potential for the use of traditional remedies for the management of diabetes.Studies show that culturally appropriate treatment can assist with the treatment of mental illness.Plants used by the traditional healers in South Africa to treat mental illnesses (epilepsy, depression, age-related dementia and debilitative mental disorders) are shown to have profound neurochemical effects.(Source: Health Intelligence magazine. Mar/Apr 2015, Issue 32. Article titled “Which doctor?” by B. Hirschmann. Page 39)

What is the most logical arrangement of the following sentences in a paragraph? Choose the correct option.Switzerland allows physician-assisted suicide, which is practised in Dignitas clinics.The Netherlands legalised voluntary euthanasia in 2002, and comparable laws now exist in Belgium and Luxembourg.Switzerland is the only country which allows foreign nationals to come to the country to die.(Source: Longevity magazine. 2014 Edition X. Article titled “Dying on your own terms” by S Parrish. Page 48)

The paraphrase for the following extract has kept certain words. Why? Choose the correct option. The referencing in the paraphrase is correct, so do not concentrate on this.The original text or extract:Furthermore, study results have shown that the survivors are not a homogeneous group, and that the heterogeneity is indicative of differences in post-traumatic adjustment (Kaminer & Lavie, cited in Stroebe, Stroebe & Hansson, 1993: 334).The paraphrase of the above:In addition, research findings have revealed that survivors do not comprise a homogeneous group; rather, heterogeneity characterises differences [disparities] in post-traumatic adjustment [adaptation] (Kaminer & Lavie, cited in Stroebe, Stroebe & Hansson, 1993: 334).

What conclusion can be drawn from the extract below? Choose the most suitable option.Preventive treatment was associated with a reduction in TB disease among children who had tuberculin skin test conversion (aHR, 0.23; 95% CI, 0.12 to 0.47). However, most cases of TB disease (78 of 98; 79%) occurred among children who had tuberculin skin test conversion but were not administered preventive treatment.

Your knowledge of doctor-patient communication skills consists of barriers to effective communication that you as a HEALTH CARE practioner needs to evade. These are…

What is the best paraphrase for the following extract? The source references are correct, so do not concentrate on them. Only concentrate on the paraphrase. Choose the correct option. Studies have demonstrated that learned helplessness can occur through observing helpless models (Brown & Inouye, 1978; DeVellis, DeVellis, & McCauley, 1978).