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Describe a family system tendency to maintain predictable

Describe a family system tendency to maintain predictable

Discussion – Applying Family, Feminist, and Transpersonal Theories

Reflect upon two personal or professional goals you might like to achieve. If you were to visit a counselor with these goals in mind, which theoretical approach might help you to achieve them? In addition, what type of counseling style might you connect with the most?
In this Discussion you use the media, Postmodern Theories, to seek the help of three counselors. As you listen to each counselor’s theoretical approach, consider how each might be the most effective in addressing your unique goals. In addition, take note of the emotions that you feel while you virtually sit in the client’s seat.

Note: This post does not require you to share any personal information about yourself. Though you should use personal or professional goals to assist you in selecting a theoretical orientation, you may present the ideas of your posting in a more general format.
Post by Day 3 an explanation of which approach might be most effective and explain why. Then, explain how this particular approach may help a client to achieve his or her goals. Finally, explain what it felt like to sit in the client’s seat.
Respond by Day 5 to at least two of your colleagues using the following approach:

· Provide a different perspective as to why this theoretical approach might inhibit clients from reaching their goals.

QUESTION 1: The term used to describe a family system’s tendency to maintain predictable interactional processes is:

a. Family project process

b. Cybernetics

c. Centripetal

d. Family homeostatis

QUESTION 2: Self-in-relation theory is the work of:

a. Sharf and Bem

b. Jordan and Surrey

c. Jean Baker Miller

d. Betty Freidan

QUESTION 3: The first person to introduce the subjects of consciousness, spiritualism, and psychical research into the mental health fields was:

a. Carl Jung

b. Abraham Maslow

c. William James

d. Sigmund Freud

QUESTION 4: The term used to describe one of the perceptual sets people use when looking at society and their place in it is:

a. Gender schema

b. Egalitarian

c. Engendered lives

d. None of the above

QUESTION 5: Which of the following family therapists is best known for his/her structural approach to treatment:

a. Satir

b. Bowen

c. Haley

d. Minuchin

QUESTION 6: The “Competencies for Addressing Spiritual and Religious Issues in Counseling” were developed by which of the following divisions of the American Counseling Association?

a. Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling

b. Association for Religion, Philosophy, and Spirituality in Counseling

c. American Pastoral Counselors Association

d. There is not a division of the American Counseling Association that developed these competencies.

QUESTION 7: One of the primary goals of transpersonal counseling is to:

a. Bring the client to an acceptable level of mental health

b. Bring the client to a point where he or she can begin to work on transpersonal issues

c. Take the client into the realm of transcendence, unity, and extraordinary mental health

d. None of the above

QUESTION 8: Two major disorders given a great deal of attention in feminist literature are:

a. Personality disorders and bipolar disorders

b. Borderline personality disorders and hypertension

c. Eating disorders and PTSD

d. Insomnia and PTSD

QUESTION 9: Which of the following is not a fundamental principle of feminist counselors?

a. The personal is political

b. A commitment to social change

c. A commitment to the establishment of an authoritarian relationship

d. Honoring women’s experiences and appreciating their perspectives, values, and strengths

QUESTION 10: A strategy for empowering clients is to involve them in naming their problem and participating in directing the counseling process. This strategy is called:

a. Self-disclosure

b. Gender role analysis

c. Demystifying the counseling process

d. Client empowerment

QUESTION 11: Which of the following family therapists is best known for his/her strategic approach to treatment?

a. Satir

b. Bowen

c. Haley

d. Minuchin

QUESTION 12: According to transpersonalism:

a. Healthy development is marked by one’s advancement from personal to transpersonal concerns.

b. Healthy development is marked by one’s quality of relationships.

c. Healthy development is impossible to define.

d. Healthy development is not a goal.

QUESTION 13: Within the transpersonal states of functioning, which of the following developmental lines or stages exist?

a. cognitive

b. vision logic

c. psychic

d. all of the above

QUESTION 14: A counselor directing family members to engage in a communication game to examine how their incongruent messages lead to pain and lower self-esteem is following which approach to family therapy? A counselor directing family members to engage in a communication game to examine how their incongruent messages lead to pain and lower self-esteem is following which approach to family therapy?

a. Conjoint

b. Transgenerational

c. Narrative

d. Structural

QUESTION 15: The term _______________ means beyond the personal, ego, or self.

a. archetypal

b. transpersonal

c. reductionistic

d. monistic

QUESTION 16: The core practice of transpersonal counseling includes which of the following:

a. Mindfulness

b. Yoga

c. Biofeedback

d. All of the above

QUESTION 17: ________________ occurs when a family modifies problem behaviors yet maintains its present structure.

a. First order change

b. Second order change

c. Third order change

d. Fourth order change

QUESTION 18: A multifaceted process, occurring across the life span is called:

a. Gender role identification

b. Gender bias

c. Genderfication

d. Gender role socialization

QUESTION 19: Teasing out stressors poses a challenge for the family counselor because of the family’s:

a. Mistrust of therapy

b. Many stories

c. Multigenerational issues

d. Severity of pain

QUESTION 20: Which of the following family therapists is best known for his/her conjoint approach to treatment?

a. Satir

b. Bowen

c. Haley

d. Minuchin

QUESTION 21: Although the theoretical underpinnings of transpersonal theory can be credited to a number of individuals, theories, and philosophical approaches to mental health and spiritual experience, _____________ has emerged as the primary leader of this burgeoning field.

a. Groff

b. Wilber

c. Jung

d. Maslow

QUESTION 22: The family life spiral is:

a. An example of family decline

b. A linear model

c. An example of a life stressor

d. A developmental model

QUESTION 23: Which of the following is one of the “Competencies for Addressing Spiritual and Religious Issues in Counseling”?

a. The professional counselor can describe the similarities and differences between spirituality and religion, including the basic beliefs of various spiritual systems, major world religions, agnosticism, and atheism.

b. The professional counselor recognizes that the client’s beliefs (or absence of beliefs) about spirituality and/or religion are central to his or her worldview but cannot influence psychosocial functioning.

c. The professional counselor can identify the limits of his or her understanding of the client’s spiritual and/or religious perspective and is acquainted with religious and spiritual resources, including leaders, who can join in counseling sessions with the counselor and client.

d. All of the above

QUESTION 24: ___________ wrote that Kohlberg’s model of moral development was more applicable to men than women.

a. Carol Gilligan

b. Barbara Herlihy

c. Vivian Carroll McCollum

d. Nancy Chodorow

QUESTION 25: _________ attributed the difference between women and men to the fact that women are primarily responsible for early child care.

a. Carol Gilligan

b. Barbara Herlihy

c. Vivian Carroll McCollum

d. Nancy Chodorow

Explain how the prosecutor can establish mensrea

Explain how the prosecutor can establish mensrea

Topic 1: Concurrence

Juan hated his mother-in-law and decided to kill her. He bought some poison and was driving to her house to poison her tea when someone walked into the street from between two parked cars and Juan could not stop before hitting and killing the pedestrian. When he examined the body, Juan realized that he had killed his mother-in-law and he smiled. Should he be charged with murder? Why?

Topic 2: Mens Rea

The concepts of mens rea and actus reus of crime are essential in criminal law. Consider each of the following scenarios and discuss whether both the actus reus and mens rea are present such that a criminal charge may be proven:

1. Latisha enters a restaurant and sets her umbrella in the corner before going to her table and eating lunch. Before leaving the restaurant, she grabs what she mistakenly thinks is her umbrella and leaves. About a block down the street, it begins to sprinkle and Latisha opens the umbrella and realizes that it is not hers. She looks at it more closely, decides it is nicer than the one she started with, and decides to keep it. Should Latisha be charged with theft and if so, based on what?

2. Arthur loves his 6-month-old daughter and only wants what is best for her so he drives her to the best day care each day. But one day he is preoccupied and forgets to drop her off before going to work. She is left in the car all day and dies. The prosecutor wants to charge Arthur for the homicide. Explain how the prosecutor can establish mensrea based on these facts.

3. Li made fireworks and was extremely careful to use the highest safety precautions, but in spite of that, one of the firecrackers malfunctioned, killing Jean. Should Li be criminally charged with Jean’s death? Why?

Identify and explore an emerging technology

Identify and explore an emerging technology

Assignment

Topic: Autonomous Cars

For the course paper, each student will identify and explore an emerging technology. This will be a technology that may already exist but is drawing attention because of new applications, anticipated impacts, or potential controversies. The student will address the historical, social, cultural, moral, and ethical issues presented by their selected technology.

Separate Paper : Resource Review/Annotated Bibliography

Assemble at least five scholarly academic references that will be used to write your course research paper. You will need to list your references using APA format and provide a brief explanation of each resource indicating how that resource will be used. The focus should be on your specific research assignment. An approximate length for this bibliography is two to three pages. (Please see attachment )

My Thesis:

“Autonomous car or self-driving cars are set to change our way of life with technology on its cutting-edge and its potential for cutting pollution, boosting future economies, and improving quality of life for future generations has led to fast spread out of key technology predecessors along the way to full autonomy.”

Guidelines:

The primary focus of this assignment is for the student to research and assess the issues associated with a specific emerging technology. It requires that students submit an APA-formatted, 10-page paper.

The paper must be well researched and utilize scholarly resources (refer to APA Paper Template attachment). The final product should include the following components.

• A title page, including the student’s name and DSI number
• An abstract
• A table of contents
• An introduction, including a clearly defined thesis statement (roughly one page) (10 points)
• An historical timeline that diagrams at least three predecessors to the emergent technology that includes a written assessment on how these technologies influenced the development of the current technology (roughly two pages)

o Please note that the timeline should be a horizontal visual component at the beginning of the section, and the written assessment should take up a majority of the two pages.

• An analysis of the technology’s influence on society considering all of the following components (roughly four pages)

o Social
o Cultural
o Political
o Economic
o Environmental

• An evaluation of the ethical considerations associated with the technology in relation to its impact on humanity (roughly two pages)
• Concluding remarks that include predictions for the future of humanity given the technology’s emergence (roughly one page)
• In-text citations and a reference section in APA format
• A one-page peer evaluation analysis detailing the following information.

o A copy of the Peer Evaluation Presentation Assessment form, completed by a peer
o The edits added or subtracted from the suggestions provided by the collaboration
o A description of the reasoning behind the changes

• Appropriate statistical graphs or visual aids to support the paper

Separate Paper : Resource Review/Annotated Bibliography

Assemble at least five scholarly academic references that will be used to write your course research paper. You will need to list your references using APA format and provide a brief explanation of each resource indicating how that resource will be used. The focus should be on your specific research assignment. An approximate length for this bibliography is two to three pages.

Consider the following thoughts when working on the required sections of your Impact Analysis.

• Social

o How has this technology been received, accepted, or rejected? Why? Is it feared or favored? What is the attitude toward change? How are the developers trying to sell the technology to the general public? Look at attitudes, feelings (emotions), behaviors, personality, and the ways humans change as a result of this technology. What is being thought and why? Is the human mind impacted? How? Are interactions between people changing as a result? Who is included or excluded, and why? Use Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, Piaget, or some other theorist. What psychological needs are met by the technology (e.g., cell phones once granted status and now promote a sense of belonging or connectedness) or created by the technology? Consumerism?

o Look at groups and organizations that have arisen and prospered because of this technology. Are these groups supportive or antagonist, and why? (An example is genetically modified foods [GMOs] and the backlash against the Monsanto corporation. Another is cochlear implants, which allow the deaf to hear yet reduce the deaf population that calls itself a community.) How does the technology change society, or how does society change in response to the technology? What factors in society led to the development in the first place? What do class, gender roles, race, norms, and so forth mean in this context? Who will benefit from the technology, and who might be harmed (this might also belong in ethics and morals section)? For example, prosthetics enable people to participate more fully and actively in society (some people are competing in triathlons and marathons), and wars have brought about the need for advances in prosthetic technology as casualties with missing limbs return home to the United States. Look at the workplace, new companies, and/or jobs created, jobs lost (or save this for the economics section). Look at roles-subgroups and people’s interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships. Consider crime, healthcare, and schools. Surveillance cameras, for example, have recently been installed in New York City, and the result has been a decrease in the amount of crime, purse-snatching, pick pocketing, and the like. Yet some fear the big brother effect of always being watched and tracked and concerns over who will guard the guards.

• Cultural

o This is a really important section. Consider the elements that comprise the culture and subcultures. Compare the United States’ use of the technology with that of other nations around the world. What is it about Americans that brings about innovation, or has America declined in terms of technical innovation, scientific research, and development? Look at advertising for the technology, the use of celebrities or stars or heroes, the applications (e.g., sports and nanotechnology), and the values represented by the culture. What has priority and why? An example: IBM was spelled out in xenon atoms. Why were these letters chosen instead of something else? What new words have been added to our vocabulary from this technology? Horseless carriage was used long before the term automobile. Wireless preceded Wi-Fi, and webcasting preceded podcasting. Broadcast was a term adapted from agriculture long before it was used for radio and television.

o How do musicians and artists react to the technology, use the technology, or incorporate the technology in their artistic productions? For example, fiber optic lighting has been used on the stage and in parades (Disney) for costuming. The drama term in the limelight, for example, was derived from a lens and lighting system used in lighthouses. Look at literature-perhaps science fiction or fantasy stories-that predate the technology (Jules Verne, for example, wrote about submarines before they were actually invented and used-though Leonardo da Vinci had sketched the idea centuries before Verne). Are there any songs, short stories, poems, plays, TV shows, or films that directly make reference to the technology? Are there any related literary works that apply? Is the artifact in a museum or will it be? Why? How does the technology relate to concepts of beauty and novelty and human creativity? How can people express their humanity through this technology? For example, scientists experimenting with nano made a “nano guitar” that actually played a tune, though it was subthreshold for human hearing.

• Political

o Look at government policy, government intervention, government involvement (support or lack of support, funding), both nationally and internationally. Consider Congress, the president, the Supreme Court (decisions), the rate of change, liberalism, conservatism, legislation, litigation, and so on. What political factors are at work in the progression or regression of the technology (e.g., lobbyists, special interest groups, partisan views, vocal advocates, or spokespersons)? For example: The Americans with Disabilities Act was designed to prevent discrimination and encourage accessibility to public facilities; it impacted architects, companies, organizations, and persons with disabilities through the installation of ramps (wider doors, lower knobs and handles, larger restroom stalls, etc.), the use of assistive devices in schools and in the workplace, hiring practices and lawsuits against employers, and so on.

• Economic

o Consider production, consumption, costs, variables of supply and demand, corporations, private enterprise, and the impact on the nation’s economy (employment, displacement, and outsourcing). Are certain industries impacted more than others? Look up financial projections-expectations for growth, startup companies, the stock exchange, and the like-anything related to business and the U.S. and global economies. Who are the chief players in the business environment, and what are their roles? How much has been invested in research and development? How will the price fluctuate? What economic trends are to be observed? Who will make money from the technology? Who is funding the research and development? Who controls the purse strings, and why? Look at foundations and charitable organizations, the outcomes, and the nature of consumers. Be sure to use charts and tables and quantitative data in this section. Tables, figures, data, and statistics must be current, valid, and used appropriately.

• Environmental

o Consider such things as dangers to humans, the depletion of resources, air and water pollution, discovery before inventions, impact on wildlife and humans (health and safety), long-term and short-term effects, waste disposal, and aesthetic considerations (how the technology changes the landscape). Look also at the positive effects (savings of raw materials or fossil fuels, low environmental impact, and enhancement of the environment). For example, some thought the Alaskan Pipeline would impact the caribou population and its ability to migrate; scientists discovered that the population actually increased and was healthier because they had shade from the above-the-ground pipe, fewer biting flies, and less physically stressed females. Other negative examples: the spotted owl and deforestation in Washington state, the snail darter and the dam, endangered species and loss of habitats, extinction, over mining, overproduction, pollution of ground water, landfills, toxic wastes, stripping the soil of nutrients, over fishing, over hunting, and over harvesting.

Manual material-handling work cycle

Manual material-handling work cycle

The standard time for a manual material-handling work cycle is 2.58 min per piece. The PFD allowance factor used to set the standard was 13%. During a particular 8-hour shift of interest, it is known that the worker lost a total of 53 min due to personal time, rest breaks, and delays. On that same day, the worker completed 214 work units. Determine

(a) the number of standard hours accomplished,

(b) worker efficiency

(c) the worker’s performance level expressed as a percentage.

Importance and function of probation and parole

Importance and function of probation and parole

Assignment: The Importance of Probation and Parole in the US Criminal Justice System

This module discusses the historical origins of probation and parole and how societal values have influenced and continue to influence the role and purpose of today’s probation and parole.

Regardless of the varying philosophies and practices that have helped shape our current probation and parole systems, one would find it difficult to argue that probation and parole does not play an important role in today’s criminal justice system.
Refer to the media The Evolution of the Federal Probation System in Module 1 to know more about the evolution of probation in the criminal justice system.

Prepare a 4- to 5-page paper to address the following:

• The importance and function of probation and parole in the US criminal justice system. Ensure your response includes how probation and parole impacts communities, victims, offenders, recidivism, and society as a whole.

• Identification and analysis of historical events, movements, or practices that led to policies and practices that have shaped today’s probation and parole systems.

• Analysis and explanation of the importance of historical knowledge of probation and parole. Explain how that knowledge impacts the future of probation and parole.

Discuss hazards posed by interaction of hazardous materials

Discuss hazards posed by interaction of hazardous materials

Assignment

Read the incident scenario, and write a response that is at least three pages in length. Your response must include answers to the questions being asked. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced. Paraphrased and/or quoted materials must have accompanying in-text and reference citations in APA format.

Scenario:

You are the Refinery Emergency Response Coordinator for an incident at the SJV Refinery which has been in operation since 1966. The refinery processes 120,000 bbls of crude oil per day, which has a sulfur content of 2.5 percent. The refinery converts crude oil to naptha, light oil, and heavy oils using the Atmospheric/Vacuum Distillation Unit with key equipment such as the following:

– naptha, kerosene, gasoline, and diesel hydrotreaters;

– isomerization unit;

– naptha reformer;

– fluid catalytic cracker;

– coker;

– hydrocracker;

– polymerization unit (petrochemical section of the refinery polymerizing olefin gases to produce polyethylene);

– sulfur recovery Claus plant (catalytic reactors); and

– distillate/gasoline blending tanks.

The refinery was initiating work on a major plant turnaround at the time of the incident to complete required maintenance repairs, mechanical integrity inspections, and modifications to existing equipment. Twenty contractor companies (approximately 150 employees) have been contracted to perform this work under the direction of refinery staff. All of the contractor workers completed the refinery orientation training. Work for the contractor crews is assigned/scheduled each morning. On the day of the incident, the day-shift (6 am to 6pm) crew had been tasked with isolating the acid gas feed stream for the Claus unit. Due to other work priorities, the crew did not isolate the line as planned. A shift turnover for the night contractor crew did not happen due to mandatory safety training that delayed their arrival at the worksite. Upon their arrival at the work site, the night crew held a job safety analysis (JSA) review of the scheduled task (line breaking of the acid gas feed line to replace a segment) to be performed and the hazards present. No pressure gauges or monitoring was present to indicate that the acid gas feed line was operational. The crew initiated the line breaking activity (open the line to the atmosphere) at approximately 7:45 pm under self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), which almost immediately resulted in the uncontrolled release of acid gas. A nearby ignition source from a welding operation ignited the flammable gas. The following actions were initially taken:

– The evacuation alarm was sounded and the refinery emergency response team (ERT) was activated.

– The plant manager and the local fire department were notified of the incident.

– The incident command was established at the refinery office near the main refinery access gate to the south (this is the furthest distance within the refinery boundary from the incident location).

– The refinery ERT incident commander implemented actions required under the approved refinery emergency response plan.

– The ERT was not able to immediately isolate the acid gas feed pipeline.

– The fire department arrived on location and assumed the incident command of the event.

Additional Relevant Information:

– The refinery encompasses an area measuring 2000 feet by 1400 feet. The Claus unit is located in the most northern part of the refinery, approximately 1350 feet from the main refinery access gate to the south. Thepolymerization unit is operating directly adjacent to the Claus unit.

– The nearest residential community is located approximately 1000 feet to the northeast of the refinery.

– A plastic recycling plant is located along the south fence boundary of the refinery.

A major interstate highway runs directly parallel to the plant, approximately 1/4 of a mile directly north of the refinery.

– The ambient temperature on the day of the incident was 85° F and the wind was blowing at 7 mph from the southwest to the northeast.

– Work crews were scheduled to work 12-hour shifts, 24-hours a day, to complete the refinery turnaround.

– Due to the age of the refinery, SJV has implemented a robust mechanical integrity program.

– The refinery has a trained ERT that can respond to incidents.

– Fixed water monitors are present throughout the refinery to extinguish refinery equipment fires. The refinery ERT does not fight fires past the incipient stage.

– The refinery has received notices of violation (NOVs) from the local air district in the past several years due to gas and liquid leaks from piping components, such as valves, compressor/pump seals, and for excess sodium dioxide (SO2) emissions related with their sulfur plant.

– Due to historical discharges of organic compounds, groundwater monitoring wells are present down gradient of the facility. Groundwater underlying the plant has historically been encountered at 30 feet below ground surface.

– Hydrogen sulfide is present in the acid gas feed to the Claus plant. The H2S concentration of the acid gas feed is approximately 70 percent by volume

Questions:

1. Discuss the hazards posed by the interaction of the hazardous materials present at the refinery and adjacent facilities, including the resulting by-products of the incident fire and acid gas release.

2. As the lead refinery representative on the unified incident command (UIC), what actions should be taken by the UIC to respond to this incident (please consider all receptors).

3. If the polymerization unit is engulfed in the fire, how will this affect your response?

4. All emergency responders participated in the post-incident critique. What corrective actions should be implemented by the refinery to prevent the reoccurrence of this incident?

How does the capitation model of reimbursement work

How does the capitation model of reimbursement work

Risk-Based Reimbursement

For your Dropbox assignment, a primary care physician is often reimbursed by Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) via capitation, fee-for-service, relative value scale, or salary. Capitation is considered as a risk based compensation.

In an effort to understand the intricacies involved with physician reimbursement, particularly in an era of health care reform, identify and interview an expert in the field, such as:

1. Hospital Administrator

2. Managed Care Organization (MCO) executive

3. Health care Consultant

4. Legal Professional

Assumption: MCOs use risk-based reimbursement for primary care physicians.

Ask the following questions in the interview:

1. What kind of risk do the MCOs assess?

2. Does risk-based compensation limit the freedom of primary care physicians in any way in terms of patient care? Why or why not?

3. How does the capitation model of reimbursement work? Do physicians generally prefer one model over the other? Why or why not?
Why do HMOs prefer the prepaid, monthly premium?

4. Is pay-for-performance a better model than existing models of compensation? Are there limitations to it as well?