Abnormal Psychology question

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:· What is harm reduction? How is it different from abstinence? Do you think that it is an effective strategy? Why or why not?·Can personality disorders be treated? Explain your answer.

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Assignment 1In the 1890s, political cartoons provided important commentary on the major economic, political, and social issues of the day. Cartoon artists employed symbolism, exaggeration, labeling, analogy, and irony to express their viewpoint.Select one of the following cartoons:The      Big Stick in the Caribbean Sea (Links to an external site.)Links to      an external site. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/Tr-bigstick-cartoon.JPGSchool      Begins (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e4/School_Begins_%28Puck_Magazine_1-25-1899%29.jpgLook closely at the cartoon you have selected and write down your initial reactions, you will not need to include these initial reactions your assignment, but they will help you complete the assignment once you have finished the exercise.Then go to the Chapter 4, Section 4.3 of the textbook and look at the activity “Analyzing Primary Sources.” You will find it under the section on Yellow Journalism. (This is very important.) Please note you will not be able to view this on some devices and will need to use a computer.After completing the activity, answer the following items:Explain the character(s) in the      cartoon.Describe the symbols and      actions the artist employs in the cartoon.Describe the issues the cartoon      raises.Analyze and explain what the      cartoon says about the consequences of the Spanish American War for the      countries occupied.Describe how your      understanding of the cartoon changed after doing the analysis portion of      this exercise.The combined answers should be one page, including your reference list. Your answers to these questions should be accurate, thorough, and written in complete sentences. Be sure to cite the textbook at least once and reference the textbook in APA formatting. If you need more guidance, you can read this Sample AssignmentAssignment 2: 150 wordsWrite: This discussion forum is an opportunity for you to explore topics that interest you, share critical insights and questions that you are working with, share your struggles and triumphs, and discuss difficulties that may have arisen this week, hopefully finding solutions. Your initial post should describe your experiences in the course this past week, prompting further discussion. You should address at least two of the following questions:What struck you in particular      as you explored the course materials this week?What insights have you had?What have you been struggling      with?What questions have come up for      you at this point?Do you have any helpful tips      that you’ve picked up in this course or in a past course?Do you have questions about the      assignment that your classmates might be able to help with? (If you have a      question for the instructor, be sure to contact your instructor through      email or in the Ask Your Instructor Forum).You are required to post at least 150 total wordsAssignment 3: 250 wordsPrepare: Read Chapters 7, 8 and 9 of the textbook. Find a primary source from the 1920s that is related to the group that you chose for your Final Project and that you can use in your Final Project. You may use one of the primary sources listed this week, or you may find your own. Complete the “Analyzing  Primary Sources” activity in Chapter 8, section 8.1 of your textbook to help you think about and understand your primary source.Write: Based on information from your textbook and your analysis of the primary source you chose, answer the following:What primary source did you      choose and what event does it focus on?Why was this event important,      and how does it fit into the conflicts and changes of the 1920s?What does your primary source      tell you about the event? And what does it not tell you?How does the event you chose      relate to your Final Project topic?The 1920s were a time of much      prosperity for some groups in American Society until the Depression. How      was your chosen group impacted by the Great Depression?

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In an effort to disseminate information to a large, diverse population, I would consider the following options: (a) social media, and (b) print media. Bearing in mind that some individuals may not have internet access, alternate sources in information, such as print newspapers, must be considered. Given the distinct digital divide between gender, age, and cultural identity, certain groups of individuals are statistically more likely to use print media as a primary information source. For example, Eastin, Cicchirillo, and Mabry, (2015) found that Hispanic participants were more likely to use print media than other ethnic groups. Furthermore, with powder grid having failed, individuals may be more inclined to utilize public access internet. Dixon, et al. (2014) indicated a gender divide in the area of public access technology usage, stating that women were less likely to utilize public access technology due to a number of contributing factors, including anxiety and lack of technical knowledge. Therefore, even though some public access internet availability may exist, the ability to utilize this may be compromised across gender lines. Finally, older generations may benefit from print information more than younger generations do. Peral-Peral, Arenas-Gaitán, and Villarejo-Ramos, (2015) report that elderly individuals often feel a great deal of anxiety related to technology usage, and problems with power grids and internet access may intensify this anxiety, making it less likely that they will utilize internet information even if available. The use of print media can help to extend the reach of information to these groups who may not have or utilize internet access.In addition, for those who do have and utilize internet access, using social media to convey information should have a broad reach. Research indicates that younger individuals, and to an extent, older individuals as well, prefer to use social media to gain access to information and talk to friends (Newitz, 2015; Reality Mine, 2015). Younger individuals are more likely to seek out information through internet access than print sources, and utilize social media to network on multiple levels, including social, recreational, educational, and professional (Fastin, et al., 2015; Newitz, 2015; Reality Mine, 2015). These individuals, being accustomed to extensive use of digital technology, may prefer to seek out digital information even when print information is more readily available. Thus, including social media representation in distribution of information could also extend the reach of said information across more gender, age, and cultural gaps.ReferencesDixon, L. J., Correa, T., Straubhaar, J., Covarrubias, L., Graber, D., Spence, J., & Rojas, V. (2014). Gendered space: The digital divide between male and female users in Internet public access sites. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 19(4), 991–1009. DOI: 10.1111/jcc4.12088Eastin, M. S., Cicchirillo, V., & Mabry, A. (2015). Extending the digital divide conversation: Examining the knowledge gap through media expectancies. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 59(3), 416–437. DOI: 10.1080/08838151.2015.1054994Newitz, A. (2015). Email is the new generation gap. Gizmodo. Retrieved from http://gizmodo.com/email-is-the-new-generation-gap-1743697716Peral-Peral, B., Arenas-Gaitán, J., & Villarejo-Ramos, Á. (2015). From digital divide to psycho-digital divide: Elders and online social networks. Comunicar, 23(45), 57–64.Reality Mine (2015). How mobile device use varies across generations. Reality Mine. Retrieved from http://www.realitymine.com/mobile-de