1) Debbie's father recently passed away, and she had to take off work for the funeral. Debbie has always been a very outgoing person, easily made friends with others, and was very meticulous about meeting every deadline at work. Now that she has returned to work, she seems like a different person. She is very quiet, has totally withdrawn from everyone, and has missed two very important deadlines. Describe how Debbie, the people around her, and her physician may characterize this behavior, and what is causing it. 

Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in 6th edition APA style.

2) Discuss the reasons behind the high cost of health care in the United States. How do you think this problem could be solved? Give evidence to support your answer. 

Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in 6th edition APA style.

3) Review the distinction between social stress and social drift. Identify a mental illness, and discuss whether it is caused by a social stress or a social drift. Defend your response with supporting facts and references in 6th edition APA format. 

NOTE: The book defines Social Drift Theory as: A theory holding that lower-class persons have higher rates of illness because middle-class persons who become ill drift over time into the lower-class.
Social Stress Theory: A theory holding that lower-class persons have higher rates of mental illness because of the stresses of lower-class life. 

Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in 6th edition APA style.

4) What is managed care and how did it come to exist? How do you feel about managed care? Provide evidence supporting your opinion.