6 Sentences For Each Letter

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A. This week we are thinking about the fact that there are many different religions in the world.  Consider this issue: given that there are so many different religions in the world, what kinds of problems and tensions is this responsible for causing in the world today?

 

B. In our reading from the Dalai Lama he says, “I generally believe that every major religion has the potential for giving any human being good advice; there is no question that this is so” (666).  Explain what the Dalai Lama is saying here in your own words.  Do you agree with it?  Why or why not?

 

C. In our reading from Hick this week, he quotes Raymond Firth on the point that “religion is universal in human societies” (633).  And he quotes Wilfred Cantwell Smith on the point that “In every human community there exists something that we, as sophisticated observers, may terms religion or a religion” (633). Provide at least two concrete examples from either the modern world or from your knowledge of past history that illustrate Firth and Smith’s points.

 

 

D. This week we talked about 4 different positions: 1) Strict Exclusivism, 2) Soteriological Inclusivism, 3) Religious Pluralism, and 4) Religious Skepticism.  Briefly explain each of these positions in your own words.  End by stating which one you think is the most plausible, and be sure to make your reasons for favoring that position clear.

Theories Of Behavior – Punishment Paper

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Ethics of Punishment Paper

Write a 700 to 1,000-word paper discussing the following:

Briefly describe a personal situation in which punishment could be used.  Describe this process.

What are some of the possible areas of concern with punishment?  (Include ethical considerations.)  Which do you feel is most concerning?

What is the difference between punishment and extinction?

When would an extinction procedure be more beneficial than punishment? Briefly describe a scenario in which a behavior is extinguished.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines; please be sure to use concepts and terminology from our text to address each topic.   (This means you’ll need to list and cite our text as a reference.)

 

 

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Case Management Unit 2 Quiz

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1. Ecological models of case management (e.g., socioecological model) help the case management professional to (Points : 2)

assess the client for specific substance use and mental health needs to make an immediate referral for emergency treatment        evaluate the people involved in the client’s life to ensure that they are supportive for the client during treatment        influence the client’s motivation for accepting treatment and auxiliary services        create a balanced perspective of the client according to the context of the client’s life

 

Question 2. 2. What are the characteristics of the micro level of assessment? (Points : 2)

medical needs such as medicine for chronic conditions (e.g., asthma)        ability to access services such as job training and treatment        personality traits and level of motivation to make changes        addictions and/or mental health needs

 

 

Question 3. 3. The Clinical/Rehabilitation model is used to (Points : 2)

create a comprehensive case management package of services        responds to crises particularly when a client is need of immediate mental health of addiction treatment        provides ongoing support for clients who are in a residential treatment program        assesses client risk for relapse once released from treatment

 

 

Question 4. 4. Why do case management professionals assess clients using a three level intervention model? (Points : 2)

the model helps the professional create a holistic perspective of the client’s needs according to their biological/psychological, personal, and social context        the model helps the professional assess which social services will be easiest for the client to access for treatment and/or intervention        the model helps the professional evaluate the client’s basic needs according to primary, secondary, and tertiary goals        the model helps the professional to evaluate all of the client’s support systems, disorders, and medical disorders using one model

 

 

Question 5. 5. Why is culture important to consider when assessing client’s needs? (Points : 2)

the service plan goals should consider the clients’ personal belief system to ensure that the client is comfortable with making the proposed changes        if the client’s culture differs from that of the local area, the client will need to be trained to develop new ideals and beliefs so that he/she can fit in better        if the case manager holds different beliefs than the client, the case manager should find another professional to work with the client        the client should understand his own culture to determine which beliefs are useful and which are no longer valid to his/her situation

 

 

Question 6. 6. What are the characteristics of the mezzo level of assessment? (Points : 2)

professionals explore the client’s family history including religious affiliation and values        professionals explore the needs of the client’s spouse and children        professionals explore the larger cultural setting of the client (e.g., community values and laws where the client lives)        professionals explore the levels of social stratification in the client’s city to determine appropriate level of service for referrals

 

 

Question 7. 7. Sometimes clients remind the professional of someone else (e.g., past clients). The professional makes assumptions about the client based on his/her recollections of the other client. This is an example of (Points : 2)

countertransference        transference        boundary violation        false attributions Short Answer: In a few sentences, respond to the following questions

 

 

Question 8. 8. What are the characteristics of the macro level of assessment? (Points : 2)

professionals evaluate the medical and psychological needs of the client        professionals create service plans that include referrals for food, shelter, and psychiatric/addiction care        professionals assess the influence of the larger community and culture on the client’s options for work or treatment        professionals assess the client’s mental health and risk for addiction according to where they live in the community

 

 

Question 9. 9. Explain the benefits of one of the case management models (e.g., Assertive Community Treatment, Clinical/Rehabilitation, Broker/Generalist, or Strengths Based) (Points : 2)

 

 

 

Question 10. 10. Why is it important to understand a client’s cultural background when working on a service plan with him/her? (Points : 2)

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

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Personal Wellness Inventory And Reflection

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Details:

Part I: Inventory

Spiritual and Emotional:

  1. Refer to “Chapter 4: Inventory of Spiritual/Emotional Maturity,” from The Emotionally Healthy Church reading.
  2. Complete the survey and reflect on your own results. Analyze the structure and assumptions behind the assessment.

Burnout:

  1. Refer to the “Are You Heading for Caregiver Burnout?” quiz.
  2. Complete the survey and reflect on your own results. Analyze the structure and assumptions behind the assessment.

Part II: Reflection

Using the results from the resources, write a 200-250 word reflection on your results and how you plan to combat compassion fatigue and burnout, and how you plan to promote your own spiritual growth.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA