Conclude with a minimum of 2 paragraphs describing the potential for positive social change that could result from this solution and how you might promote positive social change.

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Continuing with the exploration of solutions to your Capstone Project that you began in Week 8, choose one solution to the problem for this paper. Be sure to support your solution with information cited from the academic literature. For this Assignment, you will need to incorporate the ideas that you received in the Week 8 Discussion. Conclude with a description of the positive social change that could result from the implementation of this solution.

To prepare:

·  Review the potential solutions generated in Week 8, and identify one solution to address the Capstone problem.

·  Review the feedback provided in the Week 8 Discussion and incorporate any ideas or suggestions.

·  Consider the following questions to evaluate and explain the solution you have selected:

o  Is the solution realistic; is the solution supported in the research literature?

o  What would be the advantages and challenges to implementing the solution?

o  What are the barriers to implementing this solution?

o  What are the consequences of the solution, and who would be impacted?

o  What is the potential for social change?

·  From the Learning Resources “Social Change Series” web resource, choose and review one or more of the social change webinars that are of relevance and interest to you. Think about your Capstone problem and how you might promote positive social change.

Assignment (2–3 pages, in addition to the title page and reference page)

·  Based on the scientific knowledge and research skills that you acquired throughout the program, develop a solution that could lead to a successful resolution of the problem.

·  Explain advantages and challenges to the implementation of this solution.

·  Conclude with a minimum of 2 paragraphs describing the potential for positive social change that could result from this solution and how you might promote positive social change.

What kind of test do you think requires the most in-depth knowledge? Why?

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Memory Models

Learning about the structure of memory can improve your study skills. In this assignment, you will discuss the academic applications of memory models and try to apply the principles to yourself. Use the readings for the module and the terminology of the subject and respond to these questions:

  • You are a teaching assistant for an undergraduate history class and need to prepare a test. You want evidence to show that students know the material well. What kind of test would you prepare? What kind of test do you think requires the most in-depth knowledge? Why?
  • As Dan took his history test, he could not recollect many of the dates he had studied. Dan had memorized some important dates just before the test. While he was doing this, he was also talking on the phone. Which of Dan’s memory stores—sensory memory, short-term memory (STM), or long-term memory (LTM)—do you think were most affected by his phone conversation? Why? Could Dan have done something differently to prevent forgetting the dates? Explain.
  • Identify two different kinds of mnemonic devices that could help Dan remember dates for his history test. Explain how they could be used.
  • Melissa is disappointed that she received yet another “D” on a test. She studied for several hours by reading and rereading her textbook and class notes. Based on the levels-of-processing memory theory, explain why Melissa’s method of studying was not very effective? What could she have done differently?
  • Using Baddeley’s working memory model, give an example of two tasks that could successfully be performed simultaneously (For example, can you listen to music while studying at the same time?). Discuss two other tasks that probably would interfere with each other. Make sure to discuss your answers in terms of the visuospatial scratchpad, the phonological loop, and the central executive.

Write your initial response in 4–5 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By the due date assigned, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through the end of the module, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.

Discuss at least two ways in which a forensic assessment may be required in each type of civil forensic case. Identify the specific psycholegal issues to be addressed in each type of evaluation.

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Assignment 3: Civil Litigation and Personal Injury Assessment

A forensic assessment may serve a number of purposes in both criminal and civil contexts. In the context of civil litigation, a forensic mental health professional may be called to provide an assessment in a personal injury  case. For example, the professional may be asked to identify whether a  traumatic disability or syndrome exists and, if so, to determine the  severity and impact on an individual’s functional abilities. Personal injury litigation expands over several areas.

Using resources from the professional literature, research two types of reports written for civil litigation  purposes. The literature may include the Argosy University online  library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles,  and scholarly websites created by professional organizations, agencies,  or institutions.

Based on your research, create a 3- to 4-page paper in a Microsoft Word document responding to the following:

  • Discuss at least two ways in which a forensic assessment may be required in each type of civil forensic case.
  • Identify the specific psycholegal issues to be addressed in each type of evaluation.
  • Discuss the role of the independent medical examiner or independent forensic psychologist.
  • Discuss several key elements that the forensic mental health professional would want to include in the report.
  • Identify the legal entity or stakeholder (e.g., defense attorney) who might request each type of assessment  report and explain the potential reasons for the requests. In other  words, what might the forensic professional add to an understanding of  the case beyond what is generally known by laypeople?
  • Describe the assessments that are utilized to write the reports.
  • Identify the limitations of the reports.

Submission Details:

Assignment 3 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsDiscussed at least two ways in which a forensic assessment may be required in each type of civil forensic case.16Assessed the role of the independent medical examiner or independent forensic psychologist.8Discussed the role of the forensic mental health professional.8Identified who would request each type of report and explained the potential reasons for the requests.8Described the circumstances for such reports to be written.8Described which assessments are utilized to write the reports.12Explained what information can be obtained from the report.12Identified the limitations of the report for the two reports you selected.12Wrote  in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical  scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources;  displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.16Total:100

In addition, identify at least two challenges administrators may face in developing cultural competency within their organizations.

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Social work administrators can use their roles as leaders to increase cultural competency within their organizations and, thus, help to create positive social change. As social work administrators critically assess situations in which social injustice or inequality has taken place, they may discover an organizational need for increased cultural competency. However, changing the culture of an organization is not an easy task since administrators must address personal and organizational assumptions about diversity and cultural competency simultaneously.

For this Discussion, consider how social work administrators might apply their leadership roles to increase cultural competency within their organizations.

Post at least two( 2 to 3 pages) strategies social workers may use to become advocates for social change through cultural competence. In addition, identify at least two challenges administrators may face in developing cultural competency within their organizations.

Support your post with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.

 

Required Readings

Northouse, P. G. (2013). Leadership: Theory and practice (6th ed.). Los Angeles: Sage Publications
Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications via the Copyright Clearance Center.
Chapter 15, “Culture and Leadership” (pp. 383–421)

Chun-Chung Chow, J., & Austin, M. J. (2008). The culturally responsive social service agency: The application of an evolving definition to a case study. Administration in Social Work, 32(4), 39–64.

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2014a). Cortez case study [Multimedia]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu

Optional Resources

Walden University. (2014). Master of Social Work home page. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Visit the Master of Social Work interactive home page to explore resources available to students in the program.