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[Solved] Capital Asset Pricing Model

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[Solved] Capital Asset Pricing Model

Overview:In this assignment, you will create a presentation using the presentation software of your choice (PowerPoint, Canva, etc.), to explain the relationship between risk and return. Please follow the instructions listed below. *To view the grading rubric for this discussion, click the name of the discussion, then click “Grading Information”Instructions:Please review the Module 5 Learning Resources. Complete the following:

  1. Create a presentation explaining the following:
    1. Types of risk.
    2. Risk/return relationship.
    3. Concept of beta.
    4. Capital asset pricing model. 
  2. There should be at least five (5) slides in your presentation.
  3. Include a cover slide and a reference slide.
  4. Submit your file to this assignment area.

[Solved] Minority Groups Could Enhance

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[Solved] Minority Groups Could Enhance

1)Considering Texas’s unique blend of individualistic, traditionalistic, and emerging moralistic political subcultures, how might these influence its approach to the challenges of poverty, education, diversity, and resource management? 

Reflect on one policy change you believe could make a significant impact in addressing these issues, taking into account the state’s social history and political climate.

Because we haven’t done this before, I wanted to give you an example with some possible answers. Don’t copy these, but use them to come up with your own unique answer. Here are a few possible responses:

Education: You might argue for increasing investment in education as a means to address poverty, diversity, and resource management. This could include initiatives to reduce disparities in school funding, increase teacher pay to mitigate shortages, and incorporate more comprehensive diversity and environmental education in the curriculum. They might suggest this policy change aligns with the emerging moralistic subculture that favors government intervention for societal improvement.

Healthcare: Another student might focus on healthcare, noting the high uninsured rate in Texas. They could propose expanding Medicaid or implementing state-level healthcare reforms to provide more Texans with access to healthcare services. This, in turn, could alleviate social problems associated with poverty and improve overall quality of life. Such an approach might challenge the individualistic subculture and align more with moralistic tendencies.

Diversity and Immigration: A student might suggest policy changes to better manage the state’s increasing diversity, such as comprehensive immigration reform or enhanced protections for minority populations. They might argue that better integration of immigrants and minority groups could enhance social cohesion and economic productivity. This would challenge the traditionalistic subculture and require a more moralistic and individualistic approach.

Sustainable Resource Management: Considering Texas’s history with oil and gas, a student might propose further diversification of the state’s energy production, with an emphasis on renewable energy sources. This could include incentives for renewable energy companies, stricter environmental regulations for traditional energy sectors, and public education campaigns about sustainability. Such policies could represent a shift towards a more moralistic subculture, prioritizing the long-term health of the state’s environment and population over immediate economic gain.

Question 2) Considering your knowledge of Texas local government, imagine you’re a city mayor or county commissioner. How would you improve civic engagement, ensure efficient service provision, and manage finances responsibly?

Reflect on the interactions of local, state, and federal systems. How would you utilize these relationships and address the challenges and opportunities related to special districts and metropolitan issues?

question 3)Reflecting on the evolution, composition, and influence of political parties in Texas, how do you envision the future of Texas politics? 

As Texas continues to become more diverse in its population, what changes might you anticipate in political ideologies, party affiliations, and electoral trends? 

Consider how you, as active or future voters, might influence these changes and shape the future political landscape of Texas.

[Solved] Elderly African American Patient

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[Solved] Elderly African American Patient

Based on your annotated bibliography interest, per our discussion of suggested new PICO question, here it is: P=New Nurses Crossover Design (Have two interventions) C=Pre-test (Start with the usual standard with a crossover design) on cultural competence in working with the elderly African American patient Intervention 1: Then the control group of nurses “cross over into participating in presentation on cultural competency understanding in working with elderly African Americans  Intervention 2: Post-test O=Increase with post-test score

[Solved] Client Expressing Suicidal Ideations

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[Solved] Client Expressing Suicidal Ideations

 Most counselors will encounter a client expressing suicidal ideations at some point in their career. A counselor’s ability to recognize and address suicidality can be a life-saving skill. When the risk of suicide is identified, counselors should work to develop a therapeutic relationship with the client and their family as appropriate and work to develop safety plans in collaboration with the client. The safety plan indicates the actions that clients can take to respond and monitor their suicidal urges by outlining their coping and problem-solving skills and abilities. 

[Solved] Treating Sibling Incest Using

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[Solved] Treating Sibling Incest Using

To successfully complete this learning unit, you will be expected to:

  1. Analyze helpful coping skills for families dealing with the crisis of IPV and abuse.  
  2. Integrate evidence-based counseling interventions appropriate for working with families dealing with the crisis of IPV and abuse.

 

Required Reading:

Boal, A., Banks, J. B., Hathaway, L. M., & Schuettler, D. (2011). Coping with stressful events: Use of cognitive words in stressful narratives and the meaning-making process. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 30(4), 378-403.

Haskins, C. (2003). Treating sibling incest using a family systems approach. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 25(4), 337-350.

Sheinberg, M., & True, F. (2008). Treating family relational trauma: A recursive process using a decision dialogue. Family Process, 47(2), 173-195.

Assignment:

Research the current professional literature for two different evidence-based treatment interventions for families dealing with the crisis of intimate partner violence or abuse (i.e. child, elder). compare and contrast each intervention.  Make sure to highlight with what particular population/s the intervention has been shown to be effective, and also strengths and coping skills each intervention fosters in the family.

[Solved] Experienced Mental Health Problems

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[Solved] Experienced Mental Health Problems

 

When someone seeks treatment after trauma, counselors must complete a risk assessment, even when clients may not be demonstrating behaviors that seem high risk.

Assess risk for the client in the following case study using the Suicide Risk Assessment Form, which is based on the Suicide Assessment Five-step Evaluation and Triage from SAMHSA in this week’s learning activities. Use full sentences and appropriate grammar.

Katina is a 37-year-old heterosexual female of Serbian and Italian descent. She met Jonathan when she was in college, and they have had an on-and-off-again relationship over the past 15 years. During that time, they have had four children together, ages 4 to 13. She and Jonathan are currently working on their relationship and live together in the family home. 

Katina states that she has experienced mental health problems since adolescence, and recently receiving a diagnosis of anxiety and depression. She reports having been abused during her childhood by a family friend, who was imprisoned briefly as a result, but never received counseling for it. When younger, Katina took party drugs to cope with her anxiety and depression but feels now that she has grown out of the habit.

Katina describes her long relationship with Jonathan as turbulent and dysfunctional. The abuse started as name calling; he would call her “fat,” “ugly,” and a “loser” if he felt he wasn’t getting his way or if he objected to her spending money. They had a joint bank account where Katina deposited her salary. If she didn’t pay bills and get household necessities immediately, Jonathan would clean out the account. As time went by, Jonathan’s abuse became physical. He frequently spat on Katina, pulled her hair, dragged her through the house, smashed her head into the wall, and threw drinks over her, on many occasions in front of the children. Throughout the relationship, she has experienced negative, controlling interference from Jonathan’s family, including verbal and physical abuse in the presence of the children as well.

Yesterday, Katina was attempting to pay bills and noticed that there was not enough money to cover the household expenses. When she brought it up to her husband, he told her she was just trying to get extra money out of him and called her a “mooch” and “too dumb to add 2+2.” As Jonathan approached her, their eldest child stepped in to shield her. The husband then struck the eldest child and they continued in a physical altercation. Per Katina’s report, the child has bruises and a black eye, but the police were not called, and she has not told anyone else about this occurrence. 

Katina describes feeling guilty that she got her children involved in this situation. She explains that she wants everything to just go away. She describes feeling that, if she were not here any longer, everyone in her life would be much happier. Katina explains that she has these feelings often but never thought about acting on them until now. She explains that her child stepping in “pushed me to the edge.”

Katina explains that, when she was driving yesterday, she thought about how free it would feel if she were to just keep driving off the bridge. She said that she has had the thought several times since. She expresses being unsure if she is trying to end her life but admits that “it might just be for the best.”

Submit the completed form for your assignment

[Solved] Client Regarding Intimate Partner

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[Solved] Client Regarding Intimate Partner

 

Case Study: You are working in the emergency department when a 15-year-old female presents with obvious bruising of the face and upper extremities. She is crying and reports that her boyfriend punched her in the face and grabbed her by the arms last night during a fight they had.

  • What are your priority actions?
  • What anticipatory guidance should the nurse provide to this client regarding intimate partner violence?
  • Being a mandated reporter, who should the nurse notify regarding this incident?
  • What support is available for this client after discharge from the emergency room?

[Solved] 3 276 –

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[Solved] 3 276 –

To successfully complete this learning unit, you will be expected to:

  1. Identify ways in which counselors/therapists assess interpersonal violence and abuse in their work with couples and families.
  2. Apply evidence-based treatment to families, including same-gender abuse dynamics.

Required Reading: 

Cui, M., Durtschi, J. A., Donnellan, M. B., Lorenz, F. O., & Conger, R. D. (2010). Intergenerational transmission of relationship aggression: A prospective longitudinal study. Journal of Family Psychology, 24(6), 688-697. 

Foster, K., & Sandel, M. (2010). Abuse of women with disabilities: Toward an empowerment perspective. Sex Disability, 28, 177-186.

Ray, S. L. (2001). Male survivors’ perspectives of incest/sexual abuse. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 37(2), 49-59.

Samuelson, S. L., & Campbell, C. D. (2005). Screening for domestic violence: Recommendations based on a practice survey. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 36(3), 276–282.

Assignment 

Steps to prepare this assignment:

(1) Imagine you are a therapist conducting a first session with a family and then develop a case conceptualization that includes treatment options.  The family consists of a same-sex couple (two males) with two adolescent children (one male and one female). The adolescent girl is the identified client who has been acting out.  Based on the intake materials you have read, it was noted that in the past there has been police involvement due to domestic violence in the family.  

(2) Expand on the basic details in the above scenario to create an in-depth case narrative.  In other words, use your creativity to fill in the details and elaborate on what is going on in this family.  Be specific about and provide some examples of, the nature of the domestic violence (it is up to you to determine in which family relationships the violence occurs).  Based on your readings for this class and other outside academic resources, describe one approach to assessment, one intervention, and two therapeutic goals for this family. 

[Solved] Least 5 Current Peer

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[Solved] Least 5 Current Peer

To successfully complete this learning unit, you will be expected to:

  1. Discuss the issues related to interpersonal violence and child abuse pertaining to clients from diverse backgrounds.
  2. Apply the areas of knowledge and multicultural competencies that are required for effective work with diverse client populations.
  3. Evaluate counseling interventions for their appropriateness and effectiveness when used with clients from diverse backgrounds who are dealing with issues related to interpersonal violence and child abuse.

Required Reading: 

Alaggia, R. (2001). Cultural and religious influences in maternal response to intrafamilial child sexual abuse: Charting new territory for research and treatment. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 10(2), 41-60.

Gilligan, P. & Akhtar, S. (2006). Cultural barriers to the disclosure of child sexual abuse in Asian communities: Listening to what women say. British Journal of Social Work, 36(8), 1361-1377.

Robinson, T. L. (2000). Making the hurt go away: Psychological and spiritual healing for African American women survivors. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 28(3), 160-176.

Rodriguez, C. M. (2008). Ecological predictors of disciplinary style and child abuse potential in a Hispanic and Anglo-American sample. Journal of Family Studies, 17, 336-352. doi: 10.1007/s10826-007-9145-2

Assignment:

Imagine you are a counselor at a community mental health agency serving a culturally diverse clientele.  Recently there has been an increase in reports of suspected child abuse/neglect with the clients at the clinic.  As part of a series of workshops, each therapist was asked by the clinic supervisor to create a workshop for staff development training that addresses discipline and parenting practices from a multicultural perspective.  

You are to choose a cultural/ethnic group other than your own, conduct research on that culture, and create a presentation that addresses the following: 

·  An overview of some common characteristics, beliefs, and values of families from that cultural/ethnic group in general, 

·  an overview of parenting/child rearing beliefs and practices common to this cultural group, specifically addressing what you found in the research related to common beliefs and practices related to discipline, 

·  a section that addresses strategies therapists can use when working with families in this culture if they are faced with a situation of abuse/neglect. 

This assignment should be a PowerPoint presentation consisting of 12-15 slides (excluding title and reference slides) and use at least 5 current peer reviewed resources, properly cited according to APA format. 

[Solved] Excluding Demographic Questions

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[Solved] Excluding Demographic Questions

  

Topic: Mental Health Conditions and Substance Abuse in Adolescents ages 13-18

Respond to the following prompts to describe how you will measure your variables and collect data.

Describe any participant demographics you will collect.

Describe what instrument you will use to obtain information to measure your variables. For example, will you create a survey or use one that already exists? If you are using a pre-existing survey, provide evidence that it is appropriate for your study (for example, its use in another similar study). If you are creating your own survey, write at list 5 survey questions (excluding demographic questions) that you would like to ask. If you are using an existing instrument, include 5 of the items from the instrument (excluding demographic questions).

Now, describe how you will distribute your survey or measurement instrument. In other words, how will you collect the data? For example, you could administer the survey or instrument personally, mail it, use email, or social media to distribute your survey or instrument.

Next, describe how you will analyze your data. You do not need to name specific tests, but you should describe how you will summarize the data to describe, compare, and/or relate the variables. You should use the terms you learned in this course on quantitative data analysis. See the end of this discussion for a brief list of data analysis terms.

Finally, describe the strengths and limitations of your study.