Need PowerPoint, please.

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Hello,

Please review the attachments for the assignment and the readings. This powerpoint is due on March 30th at 1:00 pm eastern. Thank you for considering this assignment.

Thank you.

Policy and Client Impact Development Essay

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Compose a 3 page essay with a few in text references.

Subject- Drug addicts OR alcoholics in drug treatment centers (your choice).

 

Essay Content:

Intro

Identify State and federal policies and discuss their impact on the clients identified (Pick state of your choice).

Provide suggestions for the drug treatment center.

Discuss possibilities to advocate for the clients.

Conclusion

NO Plagiarism Please!

How Does this Relate to Me?

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How Does this Relate to Me?

Prior to beginning this discussion, select a peer-reviewed, scholarly article from the Ashford University Library on a particular aspect of language acquisition studied from a psychological perspective. Part 1: As you were reading this week, what vocabulary was used that was unfamiliar to you or might be to your peers? Identify three to five words from this week’s content and research each word in the context of learning and cognition. Explain, in your own words, what each word means and how it is used in the context of learning and cognition. Part 2: Based on the week’s discourse and content, you will access the Ashford University Library and research one scholarly article pertaining to language acquisition published within the last ten years. Provide a summary explanation of the findings in the context of your article. What implications should scholars consider based on this information? Support your explanation utilizing your course sources and your researched article. Part 3: Consider the events from the past week of your life. How does the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively affect our behaviors, actions, and knowledge development? Describe one personal real-life example of an occurrence that indicates the possible consequences when language acquisition is not well-developed or when language development creates boundaries, such as educational or employment opportunities. As you share this information, consider and apply the professional standards found in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.

Your initial post should be at least 500 words in length and should establish your understanding of the content, apply appropriate methods of ethical practices, and exhibit appropriate scaffolding of personal experience to the week’s content.

Please Read APA format and citetions

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Therapeutic 

For many years, the ethical dilemma of playing both a therapeutic role and a forensic role has been debated in the literature. Some authorities argue that there is always a conflict of interest in such dual relationships, while other authorities argue that the two roles can be reconciled and impartiality can be maintained. 

Tasks:

Utilize the ethical decision-making process you learned about in M1 Assignment 3 to create a 7- to 8-page argumentative paper supporting your stand. First, compare and contrast the roles, articulate the potential ethical conflicts, and discuss how those conflicts might be managed. Then, in a reasoned fashion, develop an argument for whether the two roles—therapeutic and forensic—should ethically coincide.

The course paper is essentially an argumentative essay. Refer to the following for guidelines about writing argumentative essays:

· Refer for tips about writing argumentative essays

Ensure that you follow these instructions:

· Identify and articulate the similarities and differences between the therapeutic and forensic roles for both assessment and treatment.

· Articulate the potential ethical conflicts and discuss how those conflicts might be managed.

· Using multiple sources, defend your thesis on how and why therapeutic and forensic roles should or should not be reconciled.

· Be sure to address the issues of dual relationships as they apply to assessment as well as treatment.

· Ensure that you argue for a particular side of the issue (not arguing both sides) and that your argument is well-supported by scholarly literature, professional ethical guidelines, and the law.

· Include solid reasoning and a compelling thesis.

· Remember, a strong argument always supports its ideas and proves the other side wrong. Make sure to both support your views with credible arguments and sources and refute the other side.

Use proper grammar and spelling. Additionally, the paper should be written and formatted in APA style.

This is the paper you can use off of 

Psychologist exploits different models in decision making to ensure that the preferred alternative provides the best viable solution. In the case of Bush et al. (2006), the scholars formulated a model that strives envisaging the future even before a decision. According to the eight-step guideline in the class text, the benefits of the utilization of the schema outweighs the shortcomings; hence the reason for its preference (Bush, Connell, & Denney, 2006). In the first step, the model the identification of the source of a problem that mandates decision-making takes place. The task entails the exploration of the legal, moral and ethical implications of action. The identification of the distinction aids in the identification of the problems in its context then the clarification follows. An example of this is the prioritization of the legal aspect in a matter of legality.

In the second step, the guide demands the consideration of the importance of the setting and the context. The decision maker has to evaluate an issue based on the context of the application because of the variation in the demands of different profession. The realization that the issue for prioritization in one context differs from another should guide the judgment of an action. For instance, professionals in the same team may demand different resources but advance a similar goal. The third step is the identification and the utilization of the ethical resources. The step involves the discernment of the complexity in situation but exploiting a general rule in solution. The case of ensuring care as the ultimate goal can guide the process. Therefore, the decision maker will infer to the general tenant in specific instances. The objective is ensuring a balance in the result to ensure recognition of patient’s autonomy. 

The fourth step of the process of decision-making demands the identification of the personal beliefs and the values. The professional dealing with a patient must consider the variation in bias then prefer the ideas that advance common good. The recognition of the implication of the bias on the outcome of treatment is mandatory. The fifth step involves the development of the workable solution to the concern for redress. The exploration of the options in the decision precedes the process. After the analysis of the possible implications the professionals engaged with the task follows with a decision that bets strikes the interest of the parties affected by an issue. The sixth steps demand the consideration of the possible implication of the different solutions. The task requires weighing down the benefits and the shortcomings then selecting the decision that provides the most benefits. 

The selection and the implementation of the resolution follow in the seventh step. The decision makers engage stakeholders affected by the decision in the step. According to Bush et al (2006) model, the timing must progress as per the expectation of the member involved. The last step of the eight-step models is the assessments of the outcome and adjustments in areas where there is need for change. The decision relies on the response that the decision makers receive from the parties involved directly in the undertaking. The expected beneficiaries air their view on the perception of the decision.

Strengths and weaknesses

After the examination of the eight-step mode proposed by Bush et al., it is conclusive that inference to the guide has its fair share of benefits and shortcoming. The positive of the model is that it encourages a holistic visualization of a problem before necessitating the formulation of a solution. The first steps categorize the issue then fosters the consultation of other professionals before a decision. The recognition of the variation in the requirements of a different individual in the same team is a plus. The model’s emphasis on timing is equally a commendable thing. 

The recognition of the role of stakeholders in influencing objectivity in the process is a strength of the model. The emphasis on timing is laudable. The model encourages inference to the values that guide an individual in a decision. The approach is not confined to psychology alone. The leaders in a corporation can exploit the idea in deciding critical matters affecting organization performance. The experience of a psychologist in using the framework can lead to objectivity in decision-making on complex matter of the leaders exploits the model appropriately. 

Weaknesses

The weakness of the eight-step model is that it requires professionalism in exploitation; thus, a person with a limited understanding of the psychological steps might not succeed using the framework. The recognition of the cultural view of the subject to a decision influencing the process can equally create confusion. In most cases, the effectiveness of the model depends on the level of understanding of the decision maker and the relations the person has with the expected subjects of a decision.

The generalization of the step in the third step might cause complexity. The categorization of an issue into moral, legal and ethical concern is a complex process not as narrated in the model. The practicality of the decision relies on the comprehension of the views of those engaging in the decision. The model mandates inference to the set guidelines even for an ethical decision that does not require exploitation of the eight steps.

  

Reference

Bush, S. S., Connell, M. A., & Denney, R. L. (2006). Ethical practice in forensic psychology: A systematic model for decision making. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

          

  

Identify   and articulate the similarities and differences between the therapeutic and   forensic roles for both assessment and treatment.

Discussion   indicates understanding of the therapeutic and forensic roles through   specific details within each role. However, relations are not drawn between   the two, or arguments, although accurate, are common.
 

  Discussion addressed assessment and treatment issues in dual relationships.72

 

Articulate   the potential ethical conflicts and discuss ways on how those conflicts might   be managed.

The   most pertinent potential ethical conflicts related to the dual relationship   of therapeutic and forensic roles were identified and ways to address them   were discussed.72

 

Present   a cogent argument for whether forensic and therapeutic roles should coincide.

Thesis   statement clearly takes a stance on whether therapeutic and forensic roles   can ethically coincide.72

 

Present   well-reasoned arguments supported by scholarly resources.

Arguments   are clear and reasonable. They are supported by scholarly literature,   professional ethical guidelines, and/or the law. All arguments directly   support the thesis.
 

  Specific examples and explanations are used to support the arguments.
 

  Scholarly literature, professional ethical guidelines, or the law is   accurately summarized and appropriately used.

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Research Paper 5 Pages

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Research Paper Instructions

SOCY B360 – Sociology of Medicine and Health

Spring 2018-Teixeira

Purpose

The purpose of the research paper is to give each student the opportunity to demonstrate

that they can investigate the effects of social factors on health. The goal of the assignment

is to strengthen scientific thinking and writing. The objective is for each student to write

an objective, logical, fact-based paper using evidence from high quality scientific

research sources.

Option 1

Investigate the effects of one social factor on one specific disease — example,

gender and lung cancer. Thesis: gender is a significant causal factor in lung

cancer morbidity and mortality. (This is not a factual example.)

Option 2

Investigate the relationship between one specific disease and multiple social factors

— example, stroke and the three social factors with the greatest impact on stroke

mortality or morbidity or both. Thesis: age, race, and gender have the greatest

social impact on mortality due to stroke. (This is not a factual example.)

Option 3

Investigate the relationship between one social factor and three different diseases that

are related with the chosen social factor — example, three main causes of death for

women. Thesis: lung cancer, heart disease, and influenza are three leading causes

of death among women. (This is not a factual example.)

Option 4

Investigate one social factor and one or more health occupations— example,

gender differences among nurses and physicians. Thesis: Changes in the

proportion of men and women who are nurses and physicians are more reflective

of changes in gender roles than in health professions. (This is not a factual

example.)

Option 5

Investigate social differences in health or illness behavior— example, gender and

age differences in health services utilization. Thesis: during childhood and after age

50, differences in health services utilization for men and women are similar, but

during the middle years women use health services much more than men. (This is

not a factual example.)

Option 6

Investigate something more adventurous. Must be approved in advance.

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The Major Social Factors

 Social class—the most common set of categories or attributes for social

class are: upper class, upper-middle, lower-middle, working class, and

lower class (see Chapter 3);

 Gender (see Chapter 4);

 Race/ethnicity (see Chapter 4); a very good example of racial categories is

shown in Table 4-5, page 85 in Cockerham.

 Age (see Chapter 4).

Your Paper Must Have A Thesis!

Your research paper must have a thesis. At the beginning of the paper, you must state

your research thesis. It can be part of a short introductory paragraph or it can stand alone.

The following explanations include materials that are courtesy of Empire State College,

Online Writing Center.

www.esc.edu/online-writing-center/resources/research/research-paper-steps/

Research Topic

When you start working on your paper, you begin by selecting a topic. A topic is what

the essay or research paper is about. It provides a focus for your writing. Choose an

appropriate topic or issue for your research, one that actually can be researched. Many

topics can be found in your textbook. Example: “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

(ADHD)”

Research Question

The next step in developing a thesis is to formulate a research question. Start by listing all

of the questions that you’d like answered yourself. (This assumes you are curious about

the topic!) Choose the best question, one that is neither too broad nor too narrow. In the

early stages of your research, you can use a search engine to learn about the question and

explore what high quality sources are available. Sometimes the number of sources you

find will help you discover whether your research question is too broad, too narrow.

Example: “Why have ADHD diagnoses risen so rapidly in recent years?”

Research Thesis

A research thesis is your proposed answer to your research question, which you

finalize only after completing the research. (It’s okay to modify and revise the

working thesis as you research more about the topic or issue.) Thesis example:

“The rise of A.D.H.D. diagnoses coincided with more available knowledge about

the disease among physicians, other healthcare professionals, teachers, and

parents.”

I will be glad to help you as you work your way toward your thesis, especially with topic

selection and research question development. 

Your Analysis

You may approach your thesis as a question that needs to be answered or as a statement

that needs evidence to support it. Either way, your task is to compile factual evidence that

supports or refutes your thesis or helps you answer your question. You should include

statistics showing the importance or lack of importance of other social factors or other

diseases, as the case may be. Scientific papers are honest about evidence, presenting facts

that both support and refute the thesis or hypothesis.

You should think critically about your thesis and ask yourself, Why does this happen or

not happen? What causes this difference or lack of difference? Include answers to these

critical thinking questions in your paper.

Remember, we are looking for social causes, not biological ones. I don’t want a research

paper on the microbiology or genetics of cancer.

Grading Rubric for the Paper

Your paper will be graded on both the extent to which it draws upon concepts developed

in the course and the extent to which it does so with clear writing and appropriate

documentation. The paper will be graded using the criteria and point system shown in the

syllabus.

Required Elements for the Paper

• Your paper should be about 5 pages in length, single-spaced, using a 10-12 point font,

with one-inch margins. If you prefer to double-space your pages, just double the

length requirement.

• Your name

• The name/number of the course

• Date

• Title of the paper

• The body of the paper that incorporates a set of headings that shows the logical

organization of the paper.

• Citations in the body of the paper for all sources of information using the American

Psychological Association style. This is the style used by your textbook. No

footnotes. I will accept MLA style, as well.

• A list at the end of the paper of all references cited. Not a bibliography of all the

sources you used to write the paper.

• Please number your pages.

• Do not save your document as an HTML, HTM, or .wps file.

• When you save your document, title it with your last name, course number, and

assignment number. Example, YourlastnameSOCYB123ResearchPaper.

• Submit your paper in the Assignments area of Blackboard.

Writing the Paper

We assume that the required English courses you have taken have given you solid

preparation for the writing assignments in this course. Since I am not an English

instructor and this is not an English course, I won’t try to teach you how to write. 

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However, if I find that your writing skills are too weak to complete the assignments, I

will refer you to USCB on-campus resources for help

(http://www.uscb.edu/student_life/student_services/academicsupport/tutoring/writing_center/index.html).

Most students need to sharpen their writing

skills and there are many web-based resources to support your self-help. One of the best

is the Purdue University Online Writing Lab at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/ where you

will find assistance with English grammar, with writing skills, such as developing an

outline, and with APA Formatting and Style.

Use An Outline And Headings

An outline shows the logical organization of your paper with a set of headings. These

headings are like those used in bold print in the main sections of the chapters of our

textbook and the journal articles you will use.

What Goes in the Paper

The main ingredient of your paper should be factual information and statistics from high

quality sources. Your opinions about the topic or those of anyone else without substantial

scientific evidence are not relevant and should not be included in the paper. You may use

as evidence the statements of qualified experts, but you must make sure those sources are

reliable.

I want you to apply skeptical, critical thinking to everything you read. You should make

the author(s) work hard to convince you that they have the best evidence and the best

reasoning, as I will make you work hard to convince me.

High Quality Web-based Sources

Medical sociology has relevant journals to which you should give priority. The USCB

online journal database offers access to full-text copies of many of these journals via the

online database indicated. See link to USCB database proxy below.

Peer Reviewed Journals

American Journal of Sociology — JSTOR

American Sociological Review — JSTOR

Social Forces — Academic Search Premier

Journal of Health and Social Behavior — JSTOR

Social Science and Medicine — ScienceDirect

American Journal of Public Health — Academic Search Premier

American Journal of Epidemiology — MEDLINE

At least one of your cited references must come from a journal in the USCB online

library database, which can be accessed here using your USCB login and password:

https://login.ezproxy.uscb.edu/login

When you login you will see a long list of online databases. Always search for full-text

articles. If you need additional help with on-ground or online research, please use the

USCB library staff or let me know. 

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If you are looking for a particular journal, search for it on “Search Full Text Finder.”

Find Databases and other Resources

Other High Quality Sources

In addition to articles from the USCB online journal database, the following list includes

examples of reputable governmental and other high quality sources. In some areas of

sociology, these sources will be more appropriate than academic journals.

 CIA World Factbook — https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-worldfactbook/index.html

— provides high quality detailed data on every country in the world,

allowing good country-to-country comparisons.

 US Census Bureau — www.census.gov

 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – www.cdc.gov & https://data.cdc.gov/

 US Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

https://www.cdc.gov/brfss/data_tools.htm or https://sortablestats.cdc.gov/#/

 National Center for Health Statistics — www.cdc.gov/nchs or

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nchs_for_you/students.htm

 State Health Data Index (The Kaiser Foundation)– www.statehealthfacts.org

 America’s Health Rankings state profiles -https://www.americashealthrankings.org/

 South Carolina Community Assessment Network –

http://scangis.dhec.sc.gov/scan/index.aspx

 South Carolina Health and Demographics Section — http://rfa.sc.gov/

 SC Kids Count — https://scchildren.org/research/kids-count-south-carolina/

Poor Quality Sources

To me, one of the main differences between a high school-level research paper and a

college-level paper is that college-level papers do not have encyclopedias as direct

sources. If your topic is something you don’t know much about, an online encyclopedia

can help you learn enough to get started. But do not use sources such as Wikipedia.com,

Britainica.com, about.com, or Encarta.com as cited references in your research paper. I

will return as Incomplete any research paper that has these kinds of sources.

Questionable Sources: Foundations, Advocacy Organizations and Non-Profits

Many advocacy organizations provide source information and statistics. You must “vet”

this kind of source to make sure that the evidence you gather from it is reliable. (Vet

means “To examine carefully; to subject to thorough appraisal; to evaluate”

(dictionary.reference.com) Some sources that you will find are not governmental or

academic but still can be trusted to provide reliable data and information. Example are

the Population Reference Bureau (www.prb.org) and the National Coalition on Health

Care (www.nchc.org). The way to tell if a source like this is reliable is to click the link

for information about the organization. In the case of PRB, a quick scan of the senior

staff members show that they are experienced demographers with backgrounds in highly

respected organizations. An example of an advocacy organization is the Center for

Immigration Studies (www.cis.org), which appears to have a strong political agenda of

reducing immigration into the US. This is not a good example of a high quality, objective 

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source. If you must use material from questionable sources, be very cautious when

making generalizations from their information.

Questionable Sources: News Media

Some news media are less guilty of hype than others, but all of them want to attract

attention and they have learned that conflict and controversy sell. Even the New York

Times, the Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and the BBC, which tend to be

more fact-based in their news coverage, still must be read skeptically. Most media outlets

exaggerate, present incomplete information, and even misrepresent. You should always

attempt to verify information from the media. If you can’t verify by going to the original

source, you must be very cautious about making generalizations from this information.

Grant Proposal – Proposed Study, Budget, and Draft Grant Proposal

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3 Pages    Topic– Resources and Help for Adults Living with a Brain Injury

 

This week you will write the Proposed Study and Budget sections of your Grant Proposal. The Proposed Study section will resemble a typical methods section like the one you would write in an empirical paper (except that the data have not yet been collected). In this section you will describe the study that you are proposing to conduct to test your hypothesis. 

You will also write the Budget Justification section and the Budget for your grant proposal. The Budget Justification section will contain a description of your proposed budget including how grant funds will be used and justifying costs. Proposed costs must be reasonable, necessary and allocable to carry out the project’s goals and objectives. 

 The Budget, which will be Appendix A of your grant proposal, will follow the format of the budget in the Sample Grant Proposal Template (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., Appendix A . There is also a Budget Calculation spreadsheet (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. that you can use to determine the direct and indirect costs for your proposed study.  Example and Budget Calculation Form at the Bottom.

NO PLAGIARISM                   Due 3/30/2018

Week 4 – Discussion: The Consultant..SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

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Week 4 – Discussion

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

  

The Consultant

Social influence is pervasive. Understanding mechanisms by which our own behavior is influenced can help us intentionally shape the behavior of others.  In this discussion, we will consider various forms of social influence by creating an intervention designed to address a particular concern in one of many real world settings.

To inform your thinking on this topic, begin by reading “Harnessing the Science of Persuasion” (Cialdini, 2001), “Social Influence: Compliance and Conformity” (Cialdini & Goldstein, 2004), “Cognitive Consequences of Forced Compliance” (Festinger & Carlsmith, 1959), “Behavioral Study of Obedience” (Milgram, 1963), and “Attribution Versus Persuasion as a Means for Modifying Behavior” (Miller, Brickman, & Bolen, 1975).

Then, imagine yourself as a consultant in one of the following scenarios.  You are responsible for developing a plan to modify behavior, which will be based on social psychological insight.  Select one of the following options and design a program, supporting your answer with scholarly and peer-reviewed sources. Explain to the individual in the scenario, in layperson’s terms, relevant theory and research that addresses the social psychological variables involved.  Summarize a clear intervention strategy, formulating advice regarding future behavior. A business executive seeks assistance in creating a      comprehensive plan to market a product. [You may choose the product.] A lawyer is requesting insight regarding jury behavior      in order to achieve more favorable trial outcomes. A prominent member of the community is considering a      run for political office and would like advice regarding successful      campaign strategies. A doctor is concerned about rising rates of illness due      to personal behavior and wishes to provide appropriate counsel to patients      in order to change behavior for the better. [You may specify the type of      illness or behaviors, as necessary.] A substance abuse counselor is alarmed by recent      statistics on drug and alcohol use amongst younger and younger children      and would like to design a targeted program to address this issue. Other (as provided/approved by your instructor)

Needed In Two hours ; 130 words

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 Okay perfect I need it in a couple of hours.

Watch the video of Joel and his parents. First address the issue of a dying child:  What steps can parents of a terminally ill child take to prepare themselves for the death of their child? What steps should be taken to prepare siblings of the child? Who should help with these preparations? Should the parents use outside resources such as counselors? If Joel was able to understand his situation, what types of information do you think should be shared with him? Your initial post should be a minimum of 120 words.

Brochure for a group

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In many instances, it may be necessary to advertise your group as a   method to draw in new members. For this assignment, you need to   develop a brochure (one page front and back with graphics and   descriptions) that will “sell” your group as indicated in   Group Design Part One to the public.

The brochure should be written to apply to a wide variety of people   as it should be available in various locations around your community   (e.g., schools, doctor’s offices, human services offices, restaurants,   agencies serving the population of the group). Complete this   assignment in Microsoft Word.

To design your brochure, use the templates in Microsoft Office   Publisher or any alternative word processing program. If you do not   have these programs, you can use the online template resources on the   Word Automation website. Omit/delete items on templates that do not   pertain to assignment criterion. 

Keep in mind that only .doc, .docx,   .eps, .htm, .pdf, .rtf, .txt, or .wpd files are accepted, with file   size not to exceed 10 MB.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment,   solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and   references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines,   which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student   Success Center.

This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the guide prior   to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations   for successful completion.

Attached you will find Group Design Part One to the public

Week 5 Discussion Response

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Please no plagiarism and make sure you are able to access all resource on your own before you bid. One of the references must come from Sue, D. W., & Sue, D. (2016). Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings. I need this completed by 03/30/18 at 8pm. 

Respond by Day 5 to all of my colleagues’ postings in one or more of the following ways: Provide an alternative      perspective on how worldviews influence attitudes, behaviors, and values      within ethnic and racial groups. Suggest another way that the      historical aspect influences the group’s worldview.

Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made. If a post already has two responses, you must choose another post.

Please thoroughly read the Discussion Posting and Response Rubric attached to evaluate both the posts and responses. There are four components evaluated for each Discussion Post and Response.

1. Responsiveness to Discussion Question /9

2. Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Synthesis /9

3. Professionalism of Writing /5

4. Responsiveness to Peers /9

To get the highest grade possible, ask yourself if you have SURPASSED the following standards as you re-read your posts BEFORE submitting them:

1. Response to Peers: Do my peer responses indicate that I have read, thought about, and selectively responded to my colleague’s discussion posts in a complex way? Are my responses engaging, insightful, reflective of current events, or relevant to some experience I have had? Rather than just demonstrating agreement with the ideas presented by a colleague, or randomly quoting some resource in order to satisfy a formulaic inclusion of a citation and a reference, you are encouraged to provide an engaging response post which specifically builds upon the ideas of your colleague in an original and substantial manner, including relevant professional resources that go beyond what you are required to read for the course. 

1. (K. Den)

Impact of History on Worldview

Ethnic groups have shared history.  Due to this shared history, they have acquired attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviors which are unique to them.  This discussion will provide a brief summary of one aspect of the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, explain the impact of this historical aspect on their worldview, provide an explanation of how their worldview and current perceptions may influence their attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviors, and identify how individuals and families navigating biracial or transracial identities might be impacted.

One Historical Aspect of Asian American and Pacific Islanders and Impact Upon Their Worldview

Asian and Pacific Islander cultures tend to be hierarchical and patriarchal.  Ba Jin writes in The Family (2015) about the difficulties of living in such a family.  The children are expected to obey the parents and the grandparents.  It is particularly difficult for the granddaughter, Choi, who feels she must proclaim that she is a person just as they are to the family (Jin, 2015).  Traditional Asian families still adhere to this structure, with males and older individuals occupying a higher status (Sue & Sue, 2016).  This has an impact upon Asian American and Pacific Islanders worldview.  Due to the history of hierarchical and patriarchal relationships, Chinese American students place greater value upon filial piety and obedience to their parents than European Americans do (Sue & Sue, 2016).  European Americans tend to value independence over obligations to their families.  This has implications on their attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviors.

Influence on Attitudes, Beliefs, Values, and Behaviors

           Identifying the structure of the family is very important when working with Asian American families, as the structure dictates their attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviors.  For example, traditional Asian American families will address their communication to the therapist rather than to one another because it is more congruent with their cultural values (Sue & Sue, 2016).  Understanding the hierarchal nature of their values and beliefs is important to ensure one does diagnose a problem which is not actually occurring.  It is also important to check for changes of status within the family unit, as this can have a negative impact upon interactions.  For example, if a male has lost status outside of the family (for example he lost his job), he will try harder within the family to retain that status (Sue & Sue, 2016).  Understanding the historical context which influences the current value system is important to understanding the family structure and its members.

Navigating Biracial or Transracial Identities

           Coming from different backgrounds can make being a couple or family difficult, as one has to navigate through the individual members historical backgrounds.  Society does not make it any easier, as it wants one to box oneself into a neat little package and identify as one ethnic identity, not multiple ones.  There are challenges which come along with being biracial, such as society identifying children of white and black couples as exclusively black, when it does not do so to other pairing, such as white and Asian (Sue & Sue, 2016).  Another issue biracial people face is racial ambiguity.  This is an issue because sometimes, a person doesn’t have the ability to answer questions of ethnicity, or the person feels there’s a negative connotation, or the person being asked is made to feel as though they don’t belong (Sue & Sue, 2016).  Being forced to identify with one culture when a person has one or more racial or ethnic identities can make a person feel torn as to which identity they should identify with.

Conclusion

           History has an impact upon the cultural values groups adhere to.  These values have an impact upon how families interact with one another.  Understanding and acknowledging these values is important to be successful as a counselor.  It is also important when helping clients from different backgrounds understand where each member is coming from.

References

Jin, B. (2015). The family. Beijing: Foreign Languages Press.

Sue, D. W., & Sue, D. (2016). Counseling the culturally diverse: Theory and practice (7th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

2. (B. Mar)

Latina/o Americans are presently the vast minority group in the United States currently holding 17.1% of the total population (Sue & Sue, 2016). Latinas/os are referenced individuals that live in the U.S. however, they are descents of Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Central or South America (Sue & Sue, 2016). Under this vast umbrella of Latin America, there are very specific groups that have vastly different cultural beliefs and values but in the eyes of Americans, those differences are overlooked and they become viewed as one in the same (Colney, Rabinowitz, & Matsick, 2016). Furthermore, around 37% of Latina/o Americans are classified as immigrants including 11% that are born into this culture who become U.S citizens (Sue & Sue, 2016). In addition, this discussion will explore a historical occurrence of Latina/o Americans and the worldview and influence that are key aspects of how these individuals are viewed.

Historical Experience of Latian/o American

The Latina/o American group have dealt with the prenotion and stereotype of being called “Hispanics”, strong workers, looked at as the lowest toll of the labor pool, and often taken advantage of because they show no proper legal status (Sue & Sue, 2016). In addition, he/she is viewed as an individual who is willing to accept what Americans consider “bottom of the barrel” jobs. In this population, many families are living below the poverty line and living with multiple families within the home (Sue & Sue,2016). Due to this lack of income, they are stuck in the “rat race” trying to find their way out. Many of these families lack the basic education required to obtain minimum wage employment so in an effort to make ends meet they pull their children from schools to obtain “under the table jobs” in order to stay afloat (Rosa, 2016). As a result, they feel that there is no advancement or real way to be successful in America (Sue & Sue, 2016).

Worldview and Influences

The Latina/o American group follow the perceptions and stereotypes and are often taken advantage of because they show no proper legal status (Sue & Sue, 2016). Although it is acknowledged that they have multiple individuals in their households, many fail to understand that barriers that correspond with having multiple individuals in their household (Sue & Sue, 2016). The father holds is typically the responsibility, the children are to be obedient, a mother is portraying self- denial and the grandparents are to give wisdom and light (Sue & Sue, 2016). This entails that their worldview focuses on and consists of the family as a unit and doing what needs to be done to maintain their families in the fast-growing realms of America.  

The norm for Latina/o Americans is to adjust their attitudes and behaviors to the Euro- American in order to maintain the family structure insight of their beliefs and values that family ranks above all (Sue & Sue, 2016). These norms create difficulties and alienate the understanding and communication of Latina/o Americans and their culture. According to Sue & Sue nearly half of Latina/o, Americans express their concern for their families and closest friends fitting into the cultural norm and excelling. Latina/o Americans make an effort to avoid any conflict because many are undocumented. They try to maintain balance providing an example of their culture and how their families are to be portrayed (Colney, Rabinowitz, & Matsick, 2016).

Navigating Biracial or Transracial Identities

Individuals in the Latino/a American group have to find and maintain a balance between the two cultures and avoid the biases in preferring one over the other. Furthermore, because there are so many biases and stereotypes against all groups of biracial or transracial individuals, they would have to learn to function at a level that allows he/she to fit into society. That includes implementing his/her own cultures and the Western culture.

Conclusion

The Latino/a American culture is one that has strong family ties and are often stereotyped and misjudge due to what we think is the “American way”. There is a strong misunderstanding of being labeled as “Hispanics” or individuals who are here illegally with no opportunity or room to grow or make a difference (Sue & Sue, 2016). Many of these individuals conform to the societal norm but also struggle to find a balance between their ethnic groups. Western cultures fail to acknowledge the differences within the Latin culture and instead of utilizing these differences for a good they view it as negative. By uplifting this group and embracing their differences it will provide them opportunities to overcome barriers and stereotypes placed upon them.

References

Conley, T. D., Rabnowitz, J. L., & Matsick, J. L. (2016). U.S. ethnic minorities’ attitudes towards Whites: The role of shared reality theory in intergroup relations. European Journal Of Social Psychology, 46(1), 13-25.

Rosa, J. (2016). Racializing language, regimenting Latinas/os: Chronotope, social tense, and American raciolinguistic futures. Language And Communication, 46(Fashions of Speaking and the Temporalities of Self-Fashioning), 106-117.

Sue, D. W., & Sue, D. (2016). Counseling the culturally diverse: Theory and practice (7th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

3. (P. Mar)

Historical Heritage Worldview

In this discussion, I will introduce Asian tradition and evolutionary changes. In the Asian community festivals are a way to keep their heritage alive. The religious traditions and rituals emphasis on practice over doctrines and theology (Roemer, 2007). The Gion Matsuri Festival is a popular purification ritual the Japanese celebrate for nearly the entire month of July as an attempt to appease spirits that cause severe illness. During 869 C.E., Kyoto was infested with a series of epidemics, when 66 spears represented Japan province were destroyed this action symbolized the eradication of the disease (Roemer, 2007). A local boy is selected to become a divine messenger. The culture demands the chosen boy feet are not allowed to make contact with the ground from the 13th though the 17th, until he is paraded through town. Over the generations, the ceremony has transformed from an ancient ritual to a festive event displaying Kyoto unique culture. The event exemplifies a huge block party with colorful yukata robes, life-sized dolls, traditional parade floats, and victuals.

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Influence on Attitudes, Beliefs of Tradition

When people of Asian culture establish themselves in American, they are challenged to maintain their cultural roots. The historical impact relating to the worldview of the Japanese culture views the Goin Matsuri Festival as a way to demonstrate respect for the afterlife. The festival can be linked to the positive psychological wellbeing that embodies certain morals that focus on the individual and collective lifestyle development (Roemer, 2010). The respect of customs of the festival in many way is reflective of home changing atmosphere. Roemer (2010) suggests that Japanese elders expressed a strong positive relationship between social and spiritual support. Roemer (2010) found in the Goin Festival to be a positive self-evaluations within the festival context are important component of their positive well-being.

The Japanese culture has been greatly impacted the group members worldviews. Many Asian traditions are being challenged. As Asian Americans become exposed to the standard, norms, and values the result increases cultural assimilation and acculturation (Sue, & Sue, 2016). Although the Japanese’s culture has absorbed and innovated foreign cultures, it pays more attention to preserving traditions and the respect of the historical heritage (Wei, 2017). The group members roles in the family are evolving just like the modern festivals. Once considered typical gender roles are being shifted, which provides women more choice selection and men are assuming more supportive responsibilities in the family unit.

Influence of Worldview

Asian Americans are conflicted with maintaining and reforming to cultural expectations. When an individual undergoes acculturations conflict by assimilating into the dominant society, separate from Asian traditions, integrates values both cultural group values or marginalize his or her own’s culture as negative (Sue, & Sue, 2016). The American culture aims towards self-promotion and depending on the children being involved with family structure management. Sue and Sue (2016) suggests that Asian families have a family and group orientation with little interest in children’s viewpoint regarding family matters. In contrast to the Asian American viewpoint, the African and Latin Americans incorporate children as an extension of the parenting network. The Asian American family communication flows downward from parents to children and maintain primary allegiance to parents (Sue, & Sue, 2016). This ideal is contrary to the African and Latin American culture, which believe allegiance is to family and not restricted to parents only. In traditional Asian culture, the duty and obligations remain as parents being the focal point of the family. As the younger generation gains new cultural awareness, the gap of traditional ties will slow unraveling.

Conclusion

The Asian community relies heavily on tradition and rituals. As a younger generation becomes embedded with new cultural awareness a rift separates family values and tradition. The American culture contradicts the religious beliefs of the traditional Asian family system. The younger generation is more accepting of new beliefs, which causes modern generations of children to struggle with conflict of holding on to Asian traditions. The Gion Matsuri Festival is a constant reminder of the heritage being lost as a result of becoming an Asian American. The opposing cultural traditions collide, leaving a new undefined perspective that is constantly changing the society today.

References

Roemer, M. K. (2007). Ritual Participation and Social Support in a Major Japanese Festival. Journal For The Scientific Study Of Religion, 46(2), 185-200.

       doi:10.1111/j.1468-5906.2007.00350.x.

Roemer, M, K. (2010). Shinto festival involvement and sense of self in contemporary Japan. Japan Forum, 22(3/4), 491-512. doi:10.1080/09555803.2010.533506.

Wei, L. (2017). Cultural Connotation and Contemporary Value of Japanese Garden. Agricultural Science & technology, 18(10), 1929-1934.

Sue, D. W., & Sue, D. (2016). Counseling the culturally diverse: Theory and practice (7th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Required Resources

Readings

· Sue, D. W., & Sue, D. (2016). Counseling the culturally diverse: Theory and practice (7th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

o Chapter 16, “Counseling Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders” (pp. 501-523)

o Chapter 17, “Counseling Latinas/os” (pp. 525-547)

o Chapter 18, “Counseling Multiracial Individuals” (pp. 549-569)

o Chapter 21, “Counseling Jewish Americans” (pp. 615-632)

· Document: Mini–Case Studies (Word document)
 

These case studies are provided to support your completion of this week’s Assignment.

Media

· Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012c). Inter-ethnic relations: Counseling interventions across demographic boundaries. Baltimore, MD: Author.
 

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 10 minutes.
 

In this video, Drs. Derald Wing Sue, Teresa LaFromboise, Marie Miville, and Thomas Parham discuss counseling groups of people who come from different ethnic backgrounds.

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Optional Resources

· Microtraining Associates (Executive Producer). (2011). Counseling Filipino Americans: Part 1 [Video file]. Retrieved from http://ctiv.alexanderstreet.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/search/seriesid/154/sortby/title (approximate length: 31 minutes)

· Microtraining Associates (Executive Producer). (2011). Counseling Filipino Americans: Part 2 [Video file]. Retrieved from http://ctiv.alexanderstreet.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/search/seriesid/154/sortby/title (approximate length: 35 minutes)

· Microtraining Associates (Executive Producer). (1994). Specifics of practice for counseling with Latinos [Video file]. Retrieved from http://ctiv.alexanderstreet.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/view/1778732 (approximate length: 71 minutes)

· Microtraining Associates (Executive Producer). (n.d.). Counseling the multiracial population: Couples, individuals, families [Video file]. Retrieved December 24, 2012, from http://ctiv.alexanderstreet.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/view/1778780 (approximate length: 75 minutes)