Suppose You Are a University Counselor Who Wants to Develop

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Essay

Suppose you are a university counselor who wants to develop a program to improve students' academic performance.You believe that many students perform poorly because of motivational problems,including simple lack of motivation as well as being motivated by the wrong things.What are some of the considerations that should guide the design of your program?

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Definitions:

Apgar Score

A quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth, assessing five criteria to evaluate the baby's physical condition and determine any need for further medical intervention.

Emergency Care

Medical services provided for illness or injury requiring immediate attention to prevent a serious threat to health, life, function, or wellbeing.

Phenotype

The collection of traits visible in a person that emerge from how their genetic code interacts with their surroundings.

Genes

Sequences of DNA or RNA that code for proteins and determine the inherited traits and characteristics of an organism.