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People often try to categorize one another based on single factors such as place of origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, language, tribal affiliation, national boundaries, and personal philosophy. Today’s world is so diverse and complex, however, that you cannot assign an individual to such a simple category. Instead, diversity and complexity are best expressed through self-described ethnicity, which may be based on a variety of factors. For this Discussion, reflect on the definition of ethnicity and consider how it might influence your human services practices.
Is there a status quo in your work life that you think could be changed? In this Discussion, you will cultivate some of the important skills needed to challenge the existing state of affairs in your work life. Start by looking around your current workplace or envision the workplace at an organization with which you are familiar and start thinking, “What if?”
With these thoughts in mind:
By Day 4
Post a brief definition of ethnicity, based on your understanding of how ethnicity is presented in the Learning Resources. Then, explain how ethnicity may influence human services practices in your area of interest and why.
Reid Mandell, B., & Schram, B. (2012). An introduction to human services: Policy and practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.
· Chapter 8, “Working with Diversity” (pp. 259–322)
Brown, R. K. (2008). Racial/ethnic differences in religious congregation-based social service delivery efforts. Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, 35(4), 95–113.
Kane, M. N. (2008). How are sexual behaviors of older women and older men perceived by human service students? Social Work Education, 27(7), 723–743.
Painter, K., & Scannapieco, M. (2009). Part II: Multisystemic therapy: Addressing racial disparity and its effectiveness with families from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Journal of Family Social Work, 12(3), 197–210.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.
This article examines the health and mental health services delivered to racial and ethnic minorities. It also identifies considerations for practitioners working with children and families from diverse populations.

 Details:
Find a true example of people being arrested for a White Collar crime, a political crime, and a crime committed by someone in organized crime. In 1,000 words, explain the following:

Briefly describe each of the crimes (who was involved, what the crime was, who the victim was, etc.)
Explain the outcome of each case, including the punishment and sentence given for each crime.
Explain if you feel the punishments for each of the crime were justified. Were thepunishments for any of the crimes not fitting the seriousness of the crime? Whyare these three types of crimes punished in the ways they are?

Use three to four scholarly resources to support your explanations.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Human services professionals working with diverse populations often face challenges because of the clients’ various values and beliefs. Long-established beliefs (and sometimes fears) may influence clients’ access to services and resources, interfering with your ability to practice as a professional. For this Assignment, select a key issue related to working with a diverse population of clients in a specific region or area. Consider key barriers to providing services for this population and how you might overcome these barriers.
To complete this Assignment:
By Day 7
Write a 3- to 4- page paper that addresses the following:
· Describe the issue and region or area you selected. Include the population of clients, and be sure to use official resources when obtaining this demographic information.
· Explain challenges for human services professionals practicing in the region or area you selected. Include key barriers to providing services (e.g., language, accessibility, social stigma).
· Explain a strategy or process to assist with reducing prejudice, stereotyping, or bias in accessing services related to the issue you selected. Include how you, as the human services professional, might implement this strategy or process in the region or area you selected.
Reminder: Proper formatting and APA citations are required. Refer to the Writing Template for Course Papers for additional guidance.
Kane, M. N. (2008). How are sexual behaviors of older women and older men perceived by human service students? Social Work Education, 27(7), 723–743.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.
This article examines undergraduate students’ perceptions of sexual behavior among older adults. It emphasizes the need for educators to heighten students’ awareness of older adults in order to reduce oppression and discrimination.
Painter, K., & Scannapieco, M. (2009). Part II: Multisystemic therapy: Addressing racial disparity and its effectiveness with families from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Journal of Family Social Work, 12(3), 197–210.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.
This article examines the health and mental health services delivered to racial and ethnic minorities. It also identifies considerations for practitioners working with children and families from diverse populations.

 
Vignette Analysis III: This assignment focuses on vignette analysis  and direct application of course concepts to the persons and situations  presented in the vignette for each question. All discussions must  take into account the legal and ethical considerations, as well as  issues of culture and human diversity that may pertain to the situations  presented below.Please keep your responses focused on what is presented in the  vignette. Do not add information but use your creativity to support what  you see in the vignette as written. All assignments MUST be typed and  double-spaced, in APA style and must be written at graduate level  English. The content, conciseness and clarity of your answers will be  considered in the evaluation of your work. You must use and integrate the material presented in the course text and cite your work according to APA format. Use of outside resources for culture-specific information to enhance your vignette analysis is encouraged.This assignment should be 6-7 pages total plus a Title and Reference Page A  team of experts from the Behavioral, Social Cognitive and Cognitive  schools of personality has been asked to evaluate this case. Each team  will discuss their view of this case in direct and specific context to a  minimum of four (4) theoretical constructs per team. Each team will  take into consideration the research on personality and the brain as  well as culture and legal/ethical issues that might arise. For this assignment you are to present this case from the viewpoint of each of the following teams of experts:
Pavlov and SkinnerKelly, Bandura and MischelEllis and Beck 
Jane, a 38 year old, African American female, wants therapy but  is afraid to venture outside of her home. She explains that this began  shortly after her husband was killed in a car accident, in which she was  a passenger. Her family is no longer willing to cater to her incessant  demands, because they feel that she is using the accident as an excuse  for attention. Jane tells you that she feels that she is no longer loved  and just “might as well give up”. She wants to know if you do therapy  on a ‘home-visit’ basis.Assignment Outcomes:
Distinguish the major theories of personality
Contrast historical and current views of personality  Integrate evidence based treatment interventions
Combine current research to assessment and technique  Identify legal,  ethical issues in theories of personality and psychotherapy
Examine issues of culture and diversity in theories and application

Go to the following website for Amazon or any other store selling toys online.
Browse the website looking for age appropriate toys that, in your opinion, help to develop a child’s cognitive abilities as outlined by Piaget. Once finished, follow the steps below to complete the assignment.

Collect screen shots of toy images and copies of descriptions of at least four (4) toys that will fulfill the needs of each of Jean Piaget’s four stages of cognitive development.
Create a PowerPoint presentation with one slide for each of Jean Piaget’s four stages of cognitive development. A PowerPoint template is included here for you to use, if you wish.
On each slide, add an image of a toy and a description (in your own words) that outlines how the toy works. On the same slide, explain how the toy fulfills the needs outlined by Piaget. Make sure you use specific vocabulary terms from Piaget’s theory-you are being graded based upon your understanding of his theory.

You are not required to use sources, but if you do reference any research outside of Amazon, you should cite your sources. Your assignment will be graded based on the Presentation Assignment Rubric.

Discussion Question  7-2 ***Assignment 1 – Needs to be at least 150 words***
Smith’s Cognitive-Affective Stress Model of burnout along with the work of many other researchers conceptualizes burnout as a response to stress. However, many factors including individual differences and social influences affect the presence and development of burnout. Is burnout just a response to stress? Why or why not?
Gully, S. M., Devine, D. J., & Whitney, D. J. (2012). A meta-analysis of cohesion and performance: Effects of level of analysis and task interdependence. Small Group Research, 43(6), 702-725. doi:10.1177/1046496412468069
Pescosolido, A. T., & Saavedra, R. (2012). Cohesion and sports teams: A review. Small Group Research, 43(6), 744-758. doi:10.1177/1046496412465020
 
Assignment 2 – ***Needs to be at least 1,250 – 1,500
Words ***
Self-Determination   in the Performance Context
Self-determination theory indicates that the three psychosocial needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness improve the quality of motivation. Individuals seek tasks that indirectly satisfy one or more of these needs. In this assignment, you will examine the levels of motivation within the self-determination theory and the factors that need to be present within a performance environment to promote a self-determined state.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
· Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
· Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments.
The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
· This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
Directions:
Write an essay (1,250-1,500 words) in which you analyze self-determination in the performance context. Include the following in your paper:
1. A discussion of the levels of motivation within self-determination theory.
2. A discussion of the factors that need to be present within a performance environment to promote a self-determined state.
Gully, S. M., Devine, D. J., & Whitney, D. J. (2012). A meta-analysis of cohesion and performance: Effects of level of analysis and task interdependence. Small Group Research, 43(6), 702-725. doi:10.1177/1046496412468069
Pescosolido, A. T., & Saavedra, R. (2012). Cohesion and sports teams: A review. Small Group Research, 43(6), 744-758. doi:10.1177/1046496412465020

Answer the following questions and reply to at least two colleagues:

For the instructor assigned article this week, what research approach (basic vs. applied) is used in the study?
What is the specific type of the research method, qualitative or quantitative? Why do you think the author(s) choose this method? What is the specific research design forthis study? Give a rationale for why you think the author(s) chose this design.
What other type of research design could be used for a study about this topic? Why would you choose to study the topic this way?

Post your initial response by 2359 Wednesday of Module 2  Posts must be substantive and reflect thought and effort in the discussion. Always remember to cite and reference your resources appropriately using APA format.  You should be using in-text citations in your initial response.  Use in-text citations as needed in your replies.

The purposes of this assignment are to:
· Demonstrate proper use of current APA format in a term paper.
· Demonstrate proper use of one of the research methods studied in this course—specifically, the case study.
· Reflect on what you have learned in this course and write about it.
· Reflect on the course content as critiqued from a biblical, Christian perspective and write about it.
· Note: Thinking and reflecting on what you have learned will take a considerable amount of time. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time for this assignment.
Instructions: Using a case study approach, write a four to eight page research-based paper using yourself as the research subject by answering the assigned research questions:
· What have you learned about research at an introductory level?
· How do you evaluate or critique this from a biblical, Christian perspective?
You will use the APA skills that you honed during Module/Week 3, the case study skills you developed in Module/Week 5, and all the content you studied throughout all the modules/weeks of this course. Current APA format needs to be demonstrated in all aspects of this assignment.
Your paper must include a properly-formatted title page, four to eight pages of content with correct APA formatting throughout, including proper citations and levels of headings, and a reference page. The title page and references page are in addition to the assigned four to eight pages of content. Maintain consistency between your citations and reference page. Your paper must include at least four references to sufficiently support your paper. Required references include your Introduction to Research textbook and the Publication Manual, and at least two additional scholarly references, plus whatever other content-related sources you would like to include. Remember, use current APA format throughout (including your title page, running head, author note, appropriate vocabulary and sentence structure, introductory statement, in-text citations, page numbers, levels of headings throughout the document, a conclusion statement, and consistency between your in-text citations and references).
You may use your Discussion Board Forum posts and additional personal reflection. Your answer will be unlike anyone else’s, and that is what is expected. Be sure to consult your Publication Manual for proper formatting for your in-text citations and references for these other sources.
Your assignment will be checked for plagiarism.
Note: Some matching on the SafeAssign report is not unexpected. You will be citing sources that others may have used in other papers, so some matches might appear. Your instructor will be able to discern what is appropriate matching due to properly cited sources. This assignment is open-book/open-notes, open-Bible, open to discussion with friends, etc. Be sure to document your sources appropriately as in-text citations and as references when you use the textbook or other material from this course, personal interviews with friends, etc.
This assignment requires that you incorporate proper APA formatting throughout the document. Formatting errors will result in point deductions.
Please follow the attached Grading Rubric
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https://learn.liberty.edu/webapps/bbgs-vitalsource-BBLEARN/app/launch/content?course_id=_446898_1&content_id=_25309774_1

Throughout the course, various theories and concepts related to assessment of emergency and crisis situations will be presented. The purpose of this assignment is to provide an opportunity for learners to demonstrate the ability to analyze crisis and emergency situations, applying appropriate assessment, intervention, and treatment plan options in practical scenarios, articulating clear rationale for the decisions made.
To complete Case Vignette  assume you are in the role and case study scenario described below.

ROLE: First Responder Crisis Management Team Supervisor.
CASE STUDY: You and your team are responding to one of the school shootings in the chart below.

Infoplease. (2008). Time line of recent worldwide school shootings. Retrieved May 17, 2008 from, http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0777958.html
In responding to the case presented, implement the following:

Select one of the shooting incidents as a focus.
Research and investigate the selected tragedy.
Provide a synopsis of the situation’s key events and characteristics.
Outline your assessment and courses of action.
Describe a single-session intervention with a parent of a student, with a witness/survivor, or with a First Responder having difficulty with the event while on the scene.
Describe and outline long-term treatment goals, objectives, plan and expected outcome for the individual.
Describe your plan for debriefing co-workers and a plan for self-debriefing and self-care following the tragedy.

Include a minimum 7 to 8 pages, not including APA formatted required title and reference pages; submit APA style in-text citations throughout the work as well.
The basic parts of a paper should also be included; these are the opening, introduction section, with a precise thesis statement, the body of the paper with clear, discernable headings formatted to APA style levels of heading where appropriate, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and summarizes the major points of the entire paper.
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ for general APA formatting information and for formatting help on many topics.
Criterion
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Unsatisfactory
Score
Analysis of Case
50 points possible
Student provides a thorough analysis of the assigned case, critically evaluating each component, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of related theory and concepts.
Student analyzes the assigned case, evaluating most components, demonstrating an adequate understanding of related theory and concepts.
Student provides a marginal analysis of the assigned case, demonstrating an acceptable understanding of related theory and concepts.
The work does not reflect an acceptable analysis of the assigned case.
Practical Application
50 points possible
Student identifies and explains selected assessment, intervention, and treatment methods, each of which is aligned with identified parameters of the case.
Student identifies and explains selected assessment, intervention, and treatment methods, alignment with case parameters may not be present.
Student identifies selected methods, these may not be explained or aligned with the case parameters.
The work does not include application practical application of assessment, intervention, and treatment methods.
Support
20 possible points
Course materials and other scholarly sources are used to support assertions.
Course materials are used to support some assertions in the work.
Assertions in the work are not supported by evidence.
Work is based upon opinion only.
Writing
15 possible points
Work is presented in a logical and coherent way. Writing is clear, articulate, and error free.
Work is grammatically sound with a few minor errors.
Work contains frequent grammatical errors.
Significant grammatical errors within the work severely affect the readability.
Formatting
15 possible points
APA formatting is complete, with all required paper elements accurately noted.
APA formatting is complete with some minor errors.
Work contains incomplete and inaccurate APA formatting.
Work contains no formatting.
Total
150 possible points

Write a 500-word essay on the transformation of American society after WWII. Discuss important topics like suburbanization, the GI Bill, the automobile, and the effects of consumerism on society and gender spheres, racial experiences, and youth culture. Conclude your essay by answering the following question: What was the role of religion in post-WWII society?
Use a minimum of three of the sources provided to support your assignment and be sure to cite the sources.
Prepare this assignment in the APA sytle