Category: Behavioral science and Human development

The reading from our first two weeks of class in Cultural Engagement: A Crash Course in Contemporary Issues, covered a wide range of contemporary issues including sexuality, gender roles, abortion, reproductive technology, immigration, race, climate change, animal welfare, and politics. As you begin working on your Personal Culture and Worldview Paper Assignment, you will be examining and articulating your cultural identity in specific areas for that assignment. For this discussion, focus on defining what hospitality and identity confusion mean to you. In addition to citing and referencing authors from Cultural Engagement, include your faith in this discussion. Identity confusion was referred to in Strachan’s (2019) essay on women and work; however, you can apply this concept to any of the issues from our reading.
Dong and Lowe (2019) discuss hospitality in their essay on immigration. Aim to further explore this concept of hospitality by thinking about what this means to you in working with people who are different than you. What action steps or goals can you identify in pursuing biblical hospitality (see Romans 12:13 and Hebrews 13:2, for example)? Do not use subheadings. Write one paragraph on identity confusion and one paragraph on hospitality.

After reading Chapter 2 in the Sternad (2021 text), review the questions asked on pages 44-46 and reflect on a specific personal or professional situation that you can apply to the ABCDE coaching model. Use the questions in the exercise on page 46 to guide your reflection. Write out your responses to Step 1 and Step 2 in your original post and then describe the benefits of this approach in addressing your described conflict

Do you agree with Matt Normand’s assumption that as behavior analysts, we are first scientists? Why or why not? What are the implications of acting as a scientist and how can you ensure that you will practice along these guidelines?

Assessment Description
*Note – Please complete the Paraprofessional Self-Assessment assignment for this topic prior to completing this presentation.
Create a digital presentation of 8-10 slides (not including the title and reference slides) using a digital software application (PowerPoint, Canva, etc.) addressing the following prompts.
Explain how your reasons (including your values and biases) for entering the field might be of benefit or detriment to your future clientele.
Explain how your reasons might influence treatment of your clients both positively and negatively. Refer to the concepts of transference, countertransference, and the influence of your own assumptions in your essay.
Explain how your personal values and biases might influence treatment of your clients both positively and negatively. 
Cite a minimum of three to five scholarly sources in the presentation.
Note: You may use first person in your presentation when needed. Remember to support your ideas with scholarly resources and document your sources accordingly.
Next, record a 5–7-minute video explaining your presentation about your reasons for going into the behavioral health field and discuss how ethics will influence your career as a paraprofessional. View the “Video Best Practices” document before you record your video.
Place the link to your recording into a Word document and submit the document to the instructor. 
If using PowerPoint, refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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 not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. 

The subject for this assignment is Open Source Intelligence for an Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Finance Degree. There are two uploads, please read both carefully, and follow ALL instructions carefully. 

Your task is to write a 500-600-word essay to discuss and analyze the implications of using hearing aids to solve the problem of hearing defects in lives. In your essay you should:
Describe the problem of hearing defects.
Describe the ways in which science is applied and used to solve the problem of hearing defects. (hearing aids)
Discuss and analyze the advantages of using (hearing aids) to solve the problem of hearing defects, interacting with a factor (social/ economical)
Discuss and analyze the disadvantages of using (hearing aids) to solve the problem of hearing defects, interacting with a factor (social/ economical)
Support your opinions mentioned in the essay. (Provide evidence and don’t forget in-text citation).
Articles:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hearing-loss/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373077
https://www.hear-it.org/Advantages-of-a-hearing-aid
https://nulifehearing.com/blog/hearing-aids-side-effects
https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing-aids
Essay Format/ Guidelines
The essay should be between 500-600 words in length.
The font style should be Times New Roman, and the font size should be 12.
Paraphrase your information using your own words.
Place images, diagrams, charts or graphs as to support your essay. Make sure to cite them.
Use at least one book, one magazine or newspaper article, and one acknowledged resource by a proper bibliography.
Keep in mind that your essay will be assessed according to criteria D. The Task Specific Rubrics are attached.
The structure of an essay is shown below.
Title page
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
References
Introduction (first paragraph)
Should be general and includes definition of the problem (Hearing Defects)
Body
The body should include three paragraphs:
Explanation of the solution  (Hearing aids)
Advantages of the solution interacting with a factor
Disadvantages of the solution interacting with a factor
Conclusion
Summarize the main points and give your opinion. (Is it a good solution? What can we do about the disadvantages?)
References
The references include any information cited in the paper (MLA)
References should be listed on a separate page at the back of the research paper.  The information referenced is placed between quotations marks, followed by its author and the number found on the reference page.
**The essay will be submitted on Turn-it in, 18% is the allowed percentage of plagiarism.
Structure Checklist:
Organization of each paragraph:
Is the idea clear, brief and to the point?
Does each paragraph present a new idea?
Does each paragraph have a topic sentence?
Does each paragraph have sufficient details and examples?
Does each sentence in the paragraph fit with those before and after?
Are appropriate linking words used?
Is all the information given related to each other and to the topic?
Is the conclusion satisfactory?
Are opinions supported adequately?
Writing style:
Is the word choice understandable and scientific?
Are synonyms used instead of repeating same words or phrases.

Presentation Prompt
Analyze a cultural practice or representation from the U.S. culture that illustrates cultural fusion and hybridity.
Instructions
Topics include food, dance, music, art, literature, architecture, YouTube/internet, film and television, language, festivals, fashion, or sports (you can also do a topic not on this list related to culture.)
Your analysis should be historical. You want to trace the evolution of cultural hybridity over time.
This is an in-class presentation only.
For your presentation, each student will want to have a central argument about how your topic illustrates cultural fusion, and provide examples from your research to support your argument.
There are several formats you can use. You can create a PowerPoint slide show, in which each member contributes slides, or you can create a video using the “Studio” link on the left-hand side navigation bar.
Find an article, book, or website about how your topic illustrates cultural fusion and hybridity using the LACC library databasesor websites with .org or .edu extensions. For example, if you are in the music group, you could research how rock music is influenced by different cultures, like blues and country music. Or if you are in the sports group, you might want to look at how the NBA is influenced by the recruitment of players from other cultures than the United States. Break your topic down into separate examples, with each group member focusing on one example.
Each student should have at least 4 slides, and if you are submitting an online presentation; please label your contribution to the presentation with your name.

Please review the instructions below. I have uploaded
everything needed for the assignment. Please be sure to use sources that are 5
years old and current. Please reframe it using Wikipedia and other sources.
Also, please, no incidents of ethical scholarship issues. Thanks for all you do
in advance!

Answer the following questions
Compare and contrast the two therapies.
What are some of their strengths and weaknesses?
Which therapy would lend itself to Biblical integration?
What are some multicultural aspects to consider?
End your post with a lingering question for each of these therapies.
DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
The student will complete the discussion assignment in paragraph format, answering the
questions given in the Discussion assigned week. The student will post one thread of at least 400
words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module. The student will answer each
question thoroughly and must use a minimum of the three required scholarly journal articles
published within the last three years. The student must then post two replies of at least 200 words
each by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module. Students must use at least two
scholarly journal articles published within the last three years for each reply. Any additional
scholarly sources must be published within the last five years. Scholarly support for each
question is necessary to answer the Discussion completely. Note: When doing the Christian
integration part of this assignment, students must cite Christian Counseling journals and
scholarly books. These citations count towards the citation requirements. Scholarly support will
also be needed for cultural considerations. Finally, all citations should be formatted in the most
current APA style.

The subject for this assignment is Open Source Intelligence for an Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Degree. There are two documents uploaded, please read both carefully and follow them thoroughly. Please only select ONE of the options provided.