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What existing technology or innovation could be instrumental to improving human lives over the course of the 21st century, and why? What existing technology or innovation could be instrumental to improving human lives over theor innovation could bring increased misery or destruction to humanity in the 21st century, and why? 3-4 paragraphs will be sufficent.

I sent you two separate word docs, please read them and respond to the posting with significant comments that demonstrate critical thinking by asking additional questions or adding to the body of knowledge started. If you argue, controversial issues use a reference to support your argument that adds credibility to your position. Your response to your peers work should be engaging and informative with good substance. Your responses should contribute in a meaningful way to helping advance our knowledge of the topics the class explores. Each post needs to be 250 words, also please send back on separate word docs.

Many benefits, known as riders, can be added on to life insurance policies. Some are added at no cost to the insured, and some have an additional cost. They provide additional protection to the insured. Define the following types of riders, and list the benefits of each:

Susan is a 7-year-old female who has been struggling at home and at school with following directions and reading. She cries at night because she feels that she is always in trouble for not being able to understand. Her parents read books to her at night trying to help her to read. Her mother remembers having problems with reading too and still struggles to understand what she reads, but figures that her daughter will someday catch on. Her teacher has suggested that Susan be screened for a learning disorder. If the school finds enough reason to refer her, she may be referred to a child psychologist for further testing.

What would you do if your family was starving and you could discretely steal a loaf of bread to feed them? This is a legal and ethical dilemma. As you saw in the Learning Resources this week, legal and ethical dilemmas do occur in diagnosis and assessment, and they are intimately related; however, they do not always rest comfortably together. Although there may not always be clear answers to ethical and legal dilemmas, your ability to address them is a key factor in providing clients with the best possible care.