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Co-Culture Group Report AssignmentEnsure your group report:

Uses language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency. Virtually error-free.

Uses college-level word usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation

MLA source citation, in-text and works cited

Has common format for your individual sections!!! Headings/responses/font, etc —

while different people write each section, the look should be consistent across the entire document

Format of report:

Title/cover page with names of group members (1 page)

A summary (2-3 pages) where you address the communication “problem”. Provide a clear “opening” to your report and ensure you state a thesis!!

Answer the following:

Why is it important to study about co-cultures?

What potential communication problems/barriers exists between a co-culture and the dominate culture?

What co-culture did your group select? HOMELESS

Refer back to the “Setting the stage” Assignment, what was your group’s hypothesis concerning interviewees personal experience communicating with the larger culture around themes/aspects of his/her co-culture? Group hypothesis: What do your group member think the interviewees will report per communicating with the larger culture? Do you think they have had to hide their connection to the co-culture? Have they felt uncomfortable? Do you think they have assimilated or accommodated? What do you expect to uncover? They might’ve had to hide their co-culture because they’re afraid to reach out and ask for help because they want to save themselves from being embarrassed. They may have felt uncomfortable, even there are many people like them, there are people all around judging them. We believe they have gotten used to the way they live and have learned how to get through the day. We expect to uncover that each individual has their reasons and their own why’s as to the reason they are in the streets and are homeless. There are many adults on the streets for reasons we wouldn’t or couldn’t imagine.

Present RESEARCH on your co-culture – what did your group learn (prior to the interviews) about the co-culture. It’s up to your group to determine what important information to provide here. Use phrases like “According to such and such source” — ensure you provide quotations for direct quotes, and use in-text citations as well. This should NOT be opinion based – use RESEARCH

Give an overview of how you found people to interview

Interview section: First provide the questions your group prepared to ask individuals (1 page).

Individual group member sections:

Name of group member

Name and demographics about person you interviewed

Interview questions and answers from individual

Summary of your individual “take-aways” from your interview – what did you learn about the co-culture? Did the person report that they had to assimilate, accommodate, etc.

Conclusion (1-2 pages)

NOTE: This section should NOT be written just by one person— this section should be based on a GROUP discussion of your findings!

Provide a summary:

Was your group hypothesis correct? Did the individuals within your co-culture have communication challenges with the larger culture as your group expected? Why or why not?

What did you learn as a group about communicating with this co-culture?

What could society as a whole do to improve communication with this co-culture?

The “body” of the report should include college-level research, grammar, vocabulary with MLA in-text citation AND a MLA works cited sheet. REMEMBER, if you pull information directly from a source, you MUST put it in quotation marks.

Please see https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ for reminders. If you are new to MLA format/citation, PLEASE take advantage of the writing lab at PAC: http://www.alamo.edu/pac/tutoring-writing/

Code of Street Peer Response

Peer 1: Ariel

I agree with your perception of decent values as a significant identifier within the American middle class. The values advanced through the working poor are what are termed as American by mainstreaming the ideas of self-reliance, sacrifice, hard work, observation and abiding by the laws, and pursuit of education. I particularly like your introduction of religion into these values, because it plays a vital role in defining the said value and giving them more power. Street values and respect have created a buzzword, which you mention in your work; street cred. I like how you define it simply as a response to various situations that are used to define worth and personhood. On collective efficacy, do you think the concept goes beyond a community into larger societies such as a nation’s ability to maintain order?Peer 2: Sandra

The idea of mainstream thought that is embedded in decent values are important in defining a society as you have mentioned. I agree with your position that the definition of these values is largely left to the working poor, or the middle class. Particularly, your presentation provides an important perspective that the values held by these working poor allow them to navigate life, as evidenced by their status in their communities and also their understanding of respect and code of the street. By having decent values, these communities do not neglect the rules of the street, but rather steer clear of their path. Your focus on collective efficacy as a tool to enhance the education system is refreshing. I think ore can be achieved by societies if they focus all of their energies on ensuring that decent values are a part of the education system for the working poor communities.

Clinical mental health internship

Internships are part and parcel of the learning program, and one can fully understand what is meant by being in the field for what they are studying for. I am taking Clinical mental health, and an internship comes along as an essential aspect of my career. Therefore, the internship focusing on what will be learned and its benefits will add to my job. Thus with this in mind St. Luke’s Behavioural Health center would be an appropriate place to have my internship. Intermountain Centers Flagstaff, AZ, would also be very reasonable for my internship.

The two centers focus on making sure that the mental health of their patients is well looked after. The two centers are also well known for their excellent quality care and the ability for interns to learn from them perfectly. The two centers are also strict in following all the states’ requirements about practicum and internship. With the experience obtained from these two institutions, I hope to work with one of them in the future. However, even if not so, I will be one of the best in the field due to the experience I will get from the internship.

Code of the Street

Question A

Two cultural forces are responsible for shaping the reactions of people in neighborhoods: decent values and street values. Decent values are attached to the middle-class and are taught by families that represent the culture, values, and mindset of the mainstream expectations, standards, and behavioral goals (Siegel 194). While the middle-class families are better off compared to their street-focused neighbors, they are still working poor. Their values are strategically placed on hard work and self-reliance with hopes of a brighter tomorrow for their children (Siegel 194). For example, both parents work 3-4 jobs combined to give their children a better education with hopes of a better tomorrow. In complete opposite of decent values, street values are representative of the results of despair in inner-city lifestyles and are opposed to the mainstream thought of a given society (Siegel 194). The street culture pushes individuals towards deviance, opposing the law, and creating a counter culture. Elijah Anderson asserts that civil law is weak street justice fills the void. For instance, the violence in the streets is so bad that 20-year old young adults describe their life as a “kill or be killed” type of existence.

Question B

The code of the street demands that individuals have a dominant attitude and temperament. The informal rules that govern the attitudes and ways of responding to a challenge are often brutal and very violent, sometimes fata (Siegel 94). Anderson points to the same theme, asserting the role of respect to be of critical consequences in the way people relate in the streets. According to Anderson, respect defines an invisible hierarchy, understanding how to treat the next person, whether to challenge their position, and being ready to live with the consequences of the actions. Respect, when attained, gives people the power to survive unbothered in the streets. For example, one way to gain respect is through violence. The availability of drugs and weapons in the community also worsens the situation, because it demands one to be ready to act in the way of the street. The code of the street demands that no one involves the police because the street takes care of its own, a mindset that has destroyed life for young black people, yet used as one way of gaining respect.

Question C

Theoretically, for the community to reflect collective efficacy, there needs to have a change in how the neighborhood views law enforcement. Collective efficacy means that community members are able to control the behavior of groups and individuals in their neighborhoods. Controlling the behavior of people will allow the community to create safer and more orderly societies. For the community to reflect collective efficacy, more people will need to adopt decent values. Theoretically, this can be attained by raising the status of communities to middle-class working families. For example, if people are more concerned with getting the best for their families, working hard to pay off that mortgage, getting their kids through private schools, and similar decent-valued perspectives, then the overall collective efficacy of the community will be achieved.

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Clinton Cash

“Clinton Cash” is a film adaptation of Peter Schweizer’s book by the same name. It is an insight into the activities of Bill and Hillary Clinton, mainly their charitable foundation. Many allegations are made against the Clinton’s in this documentary including misuse of power and influence to have millions of dollars funneled into their foundation by foreign entities. Released during the tumultuous election season of 2016, the film stirred up controversy and questions surrounding Hillary’s time as the US Secretary of State.

The documentary opens with statements from both Bill and Hillary talking about our responsibility towards others. Hillary says, “We believe that ending hunger is not only possible; it is a moral and strategic imperative.” A statement like this paints the Clintons in a positive light as people committed to ending the plights such as hunger faced by millions around the world. The United States works with many governments around the globe to solve such problems. However, sometimes issues of transparency as to how aid funds are used arise. Hillary is accused of conspiring with corrupt regimes to keep aid flowing even when obvious issues of misuse arose. Leaders such as General Abachi kept receiving assistance and support from the United States yet as he was proved to have misused hundreds of millions of aid funds. During this time, the commentator in the film explains that Bill Clinton was paid vast amounts of speaking fees in Nigeria.

The coincidence of the two events in surprising; that Nigeria’s aid was threatened and then Clinton went on to get paid to speak in Nigeria. It is evident that the two are interconnected and makes it very suspicious for the Clintons. From this, it is highly suspect that Hillary used her power as Secretary of State to keep Nigeria’s aid from being cut off in exchange for favors.

The second example cited in the film is the Keystone XL pipeline project that many opposed because of concerns about climate change. Hillary released an economic and environmental impact statement seen to support the pipeline. What is most surprising is that at this time, Bill received $2 million to give ten speeches in Canada. Hillary had been a long time proponent of combating climate change, and her support of the deal was mystifying. In another instance, the Indian government wanted access to the United States nuclear technology and sanctions on their nuclear projects lifted. In 2005, donations from India, amounting to tens of millions of donors began flowing into the Clinton Foundation, raising even more questions.

The documentary raises some valid questions regarding the activities of both Hillary and Bill Clinton. Since leaving office, both of them amassed sizeable wealth, and this is what led to the creation of the documentary. The main question was whether they received payment through their foundation to give favors, mainly because of Hillary’s position as Secretary of State. While many of the issues raised by the film appear to have a basis, more investigations should be conducted to find out if there was any misuse of power and influence by the Clintons.

Works Cited

Taylor, M.A. “Clinton Cash” YouTube. Uploaded 23 June 2016. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp2akjuUULI

Codes of Ethical Conducts in Early Childhood Development.

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Codes of Ethical Conducts in Early Childhood Development.

Question 1. Discuss Five Standards of Ethical Behavior in Early Childhood Care and Education.

Ethical behavior involves applications of good values. In early childhood care and education, trainers and other individuals working with children should have distinct values. These values are not the same as those needed to work with adults. Those working in an organization with young children should have the following ethical values; One should understand that childhood is a stage that is different from any other and needs the respect of self-esteem. One should also consider growth and development factors in a child and appreciate family support because children is more understood in family or community (Brown, C. S. et al. 2017). The pride and diversity of children should be respected and establish a child’s potential. 

Question 2. State Some Principles That Make Ethical Responsibilities in Children.

Children should also have particular principles that help them relate well with each other, teachers, and the community. The first responsibility is for a child to take and continue education seriously. The children should also appreciate the effort of their colleagues and that of the dependent adults. Children should embrace these and other principles for a smooth stay.  

Question 3. State Some Ethical Responsibilities to Parents regarding early childhood.

Parents and other adults are mainly required to build the bond between the children and themselves. They are expected to contribute Highly to the success of a child’s development stage. The adults also tell the traditional mode of living, and hence they act as role models. 

Question 4. State the Principles for Ethics in Early Childhood in children.

Children are supposed to support each other’s rights and learn to play with other children. They are also supposed to recognize and respect unique qualities and abilities in their settlement and other principles. 

Question 5. Discuss Ethical Responsibilities to The Society in Early Childhood.

Society should give children equal chances in days of assisting. The community is also supposed to be familiars to each other for the children to follow in their footsteps.

This test gives a more straightforward understanding of ethical issues in early childhood development. The best way of showing growth, in my opinion, is by identifying principles that the children, the teachers, and the community have acquired and making analyses (Brown, C. S. et al. 2017). The method is among the traditional techniques used, and it works well. I would incorporate rules which, when one breaks, will be considered guilty.  

Reference.

Brown, C. S., Cheddie, T. N., Horry, L. F., & Monk, J. E. (2017). Training to Be an Early Childhood Professional: Teacher Candidates’ Perceptions about Their Education and Training. Journal of Education and Training Studies, 5(6), 177-186.

Clinton Henri Walker

6227 Sherwood Drive

Houston, TX 77021

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clintonhwalker@icloud.com

Objective: I hope to combine both my passions for service and classical music performance by providing enriching musical experiences in settings, such as schools, nursing homes, and community concerts. My goal is to share the transformative power of classical music with those who do not necessarily have the privilege to engage with it otherwise.

Education

Loyola University, New Orleans, LA

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, May 2021

GPA: 3.94

High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Houston, TX

High School and Artist Diploma, May 2017

GPA: 3.66

Music Awards

Guy J. Bernard Scholar, 2020

Mozart-Hammond Scholar, 2017

Sylvia Strong Piano Award Recipient, 2017

Rachel Speight Memorial Scholarship Recipient, 2017

NAACP Houston Branch’s ACT-SO Competition-Gold Medalist, 2017

Music Doing Good Scholarship Recipient, 2016-2017

Immanuel and Helen Olshan Young Artist Competition-First Place, 2016

Academic Honors

Dean’s List, 2017- Present

member of Loyola University’s chapter of the Philosophy Honors Society-Phi Sigma Tau, 2020

Outstanding History of Western Art Music Student, 2020

Skye’s Foundation-Houston Independent School District Scholar, 2017

Performance Experience

Loyola’s Centennial Celebration (Roussel Hall, September 2019)

Loyola’s Faculty Chamber Music Concert (Roussel Hall, September 2019)

Featured pianist with Loyola Wind Ensemble’s performance of Unfamiliar Territory by composer Michael Markowski for the 33rd Annual Loyola Band Festival (Roussel Hall, April 2019)

Loyola’s Piano Alumni Weekend (Nunemaker Auditorium, November 2018)

Loyola’s Chamber Music Showcases (Roussel Hall; May 2018, December 2019)

HSPVA’s Commencement Ceremony (Hobby Center of Performing Arts, 2017)

Master Classes and Lectures

Participant in HSPVA’s Guest Artist Master Classes from 2013-2017, artists include: Dr. Sergio Ruiz, Kris "KB" Becker, Dr. Stephanie Cheng, Alejandro Vela, Dr. Sergei Kuznetsoff, Dr.Brian Hsu, and Helen Sung.

Participant in Loyola’s Guest Artist Master Classes, which have included: Dr. Kyoo Hye Lim, Father Sean Duggan, Dr. Ryan Behan and Dr. Spencer Myer.

Attended lectures presented by: Dr. Emily Franscen, Dr. James MacKay, Dr. Valerie Goertzen, Dr. Alice Clark, Dr. William Chapman Nyaho, and Lisa Bastien.

Teaching Experience

Teaching Assistant at Summer Academy for Scholarships in the Arts, June 2013

Music Theory Teacher and Private Instructor at MacGregor Elementary Summer Piano Intensive, June 2014

Teaching Assistant in Loyola University’s Music Preparatory Program, August 2017- March 2020

Other Professional Experience

Conference Assistant for Loyola University’s Summer Conferences

Facilities Technician for Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall

Assistant to Office Manager for Loyola University’s Residential Life

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Selecting counseling theory

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a psychotherapy treatment that is short term and follows steps towards a certain goal. This goal-oriented therapy uses a hands-on or practical approach to alter how a patient thinks or behaves. It is a short-term method where the client preferably attends weekly sessions for a number of months to learn strategies and tools they will apply independently.

Goals for Therapy

The most important goal is to change the thinking patterns of the patient or behavior that cause them certain difficulties. Because each therapy is customized for each client and their needs, the goals are unique in each session depending on the circumstance of the client (Craske, 2014). The ultimate goal of these sessional objectives is to guide the clients into rethinking their own perceptions and thought patterns, enabling them to get ahold of their behavior by detaching what others do from their interpretations of the world.

On a personal level, the goals of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy may be things like being able to interact comfortably with people, conversing comfortably with friends and strangers, enjoying socializing, being able to form friendships or getting intimate, speaking in public. It also helps an individual to be assertive, overcome depression, performance anxieties, or trauma. However, the exact goals of this type of therapy are customized to the needs of each client.

In summary, cognitive behavioral therapy promotes and individual self-awareness and emotional intelligence by helping them learn to understand or “read” their emotions and differentiate between unhealthy and healthy thoughts. This type of therapy allows clients to comprehend how distorted contemplations and perceptions result in painful feelings. The other goal is to reduce the symptoms as fast as possible by emphasizing on examining the current situation the client is in and dealing with the current issues. The therapy also works towards equipping clients with techniques to pinpoint and deal with distorted thoughts. The last goal is to prevent emotional distress in the future and encourage the personal growth of clients to alter their core beliefs associated with their suffering.

Role of Therapist

The role of the therapist is to listen and to teach the client while encouraging them to express their feelings and concerns, to learn, and to put that learning into practice (Hofmann, 2012). In essence, CBT therapists do not dictate what clients should do but rather identify the strengths of these clients and use them to help them learn how to do. This emphasis on education leads to long term results. When people understand why and how they are doing well, they have the incentive to continue on the same path. The therapists believe that the negative impact on one’s life comes from the way an individual perceives and responds to the situation as opposed to the negative effects coming from the situation or circumstance itself.

Techniques

Cognitive-behavioral therapy differentiates itself from other types of therapies by how the therapeutic sessions are structured. This type of therapy put great emphasis on structure. A standard session is guided by this protocol;

The client and therapist identify particular problems they will deal with for the week.

The client and therapist start with planning strategies for how to approach the identified problems.

They then revisit the client’s homework from the previous week together and discuss progress made.

The client is then assigned new homework for the coming week based on the progress they made and the newly identified goals.

A standard session is 50 minutes, which is somewhat limited. For this reason, sessions are tuned into forums for revisiting ideas and monitoring progress (Zettle & Hayes, 2015). Homework is very important to the success of this type of therapy, and it’s the duty of the client to ensure they complete these tasks and keep up with what is expected of them and honor agreements between them and their therapists. This homework usually includes behavioral learning strategies, worksheets, and experiments.

Expectations of the Client

The role of the client is to express themselves and their concerns, to learn, and to apply that learning in their actions. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a partnership where both the client and the therapist make meaningful contributions. However, some experts believe that CBT does not pay attention to therapeutic relationships as a means of effecting change (Easterbrook, & Meehan, 2017). The client is also expected to be reactive during sessions and participate actively.

References

Craske, M. G. (2014). Cognitive-behavioral therapy. American Psychological Association.

Easterbrook, C. J., & Meehan, T. (2017). The therapeutic relationship and cognitive behavioural therapy: A case study of an adolescent girl with depression.

Hofmann, S. G., Asnaani, A., Vonk, I. J., Sawyer, A. T., & Fang, A. (2012). The efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy: A review of meta-analyses. Cognitive therapy and research, 36(5), 427-440.

Zettle, R. D., & Hayes, S. C. (2015). Rule-governed behavior: A potential theoretical framework for cognitive-behavioral therapy. In The Act in Context (pp. 33-63). Routledge.

CLONING EXTINCT SPECIES.

Many species become extinct each day. Despite increasing interest in using cloning to rescue endangered species, successful interspecies nuclear transfer has not been previously described, and only a few reports of in vitro embryo formation exist. There are also contradicting views on the idea of cloning where some view it as good and some are against it. Extinction threatens the life of birds, mammals and plants yearly. With this trend, the rare species of vertebrates will soon be lost despite the efforts put in maintaining their bio diversity through habitat and wildlife conservation.

To start, cloning ensures the continuity of species. After scientist clone a DNA from a living being, the species will continue to exist. It should be understood that recently, scientists have not only cloned other species, but they have advanced the science of cloning to now include genetic modifications that serve particular pharmaceutical or agricultural purposes. One type of modification is the production of transgenic animals that have genetic material from another species spliced into their genome. For example, sheep have been engineered to secrete a human protein, which makes human protein available for different purposes. Also, I find cloning something that the 21st generation needs since after cloning, there is the production of genetically modified animal organs engineered to be compatible with a human recipient.

In conclusion, many effects of cloning mammoths are based on assumptions. On one hand, the potential harms and long-term effects seem more certain than the potential benefits if the clones are reintroduced into the wild and harm other species. However, these harms can be avoided if restrictions are placed on mammoth cloning to minimize negative impacts and maximize benefits.

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Cognitive Disorders

Michael Fred Phelps is an American former competitive swimmer. He is known to be the most successful swimmer of all time. Michael Phelps has twenty-eight medals for this. However, do not think that things were easy for Michael Phelps at any point in life. This is because he was struggling with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) from a very young age. He is a perfect example that ADHD should not deter anyone from being successful in life.

Anyone can get ADHD. In fact, today it is one of the most common conditions that affect children. It may be caused by a number of factors. One of the factors is when one’s part of the brain that control attention and activity cease to function as they should. It is also possible for a child to inherit the condition from the parents (Swanson et al. 2006). Other times one may be get a head injury that may interfere with the part of the brain controlling attention and activity. A child born premature is also more likely to get the condition. Mothers are advised not to take drugs such as nicotine and alcohol as this infects the child by increasing their risk of getting ADHD (Barkley, 2014). For Michael Phelps, there was no obvious cause for his condition. His parents did not have the condition. His mother also did not smoke or drink while she was pregnant.

People with this condition can barely concentrate or have a very low concentration span. They also tend to fidget, repeat their words a lot and be impulsive. Like all other children with ADHD, Michael found it very difficult to concentrate in class. He was constantly finding other things to do. His teachers could not understand him and ended up treating him differently. Other teachers even told him that he would be a failure in life because of his he behaved. Teachers in different grades continued to complain about Michael and how he never seemed to improved in his studies. It was a challenge and struggle for him all through. He was depressed and had anxiety due this condition.

His mother decided to take him to a professional and he was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of nine years old. Phelps started going swimming at an aquatic club nearby. He noticed that he loved doing this. Even though he could not concentrate in class, he was able to concentrate while swimming. He started wining medals at a very young age because he was exceptionally talented.

Much of Michael Phelps success can be attributed to his mother. His mother helped by establishing a routine that was meant to help him in his concentration. She implemented more strategies such as decreasing his intake of sugar that would help him be more successful. Her mother believed that swimming helped him through his condition. By seeking the help of a professional, they advised on how they would manage the condition. Many parents would have stayed silent with their children’s condition due to fear of stigmatization. Michael Phelps also took stimulants to assist him with his concentration in school. He had to carry them to school even though he was not comfortable with this.

Michael Phelps admits that dealing with his condition was not easy at all. He was constantly angry and depressed. In spite of his condition, he believed in himself and pursue his dreams. People should talk more about cognitive disorders and assist those who have the conditions. They can also become successful and happy if they accept who they are and work on themselves every day.

References

Barkley, R. A. (Ed.). (2014). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A handbook for diagnosis and treatment. Guilford Publications.

Swanson, J. M., Volkow, N. D., Newcorn, J., Casey, B. J., Moyzis, R., Grandy, D., & Posner, M. (2006). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science.