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1‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‌‌. Review your selected topic with the instructor. Be specific regarding the age/population group and issue or nutrient of concern. This will make your research easier! 2. Use Pubmed or Google Scholar to research your topic. Try to find 5 – 6 research based articles on your topic (Use articles from 2010 – the present). READ THE ARTICLES! Highlight important ideas – take notes of the main points! 3. Use supplemental sites (that end in .gov, .edu or .org) to supplement your research. 4. Write a 6 page paper (not more than 10 ages) discussing your topic and the recommendations or guidelines provided in current literature (research articles). Structure the paper as follows: – Introduction – introduce your topic – which population group are you discussing? What is the health issue or nutrient of concern? A summary statement on what you found in reading the articles – Paragraph 1 – Describe the background of the issue (why is it a concern? Why is this particular population group affected?) – Paragraph 2 – Present ONE recommendation from the readings – support it by c‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‌‌iting and referencing the articles – Paragraphs 3 – 5 (or as many as you need!) – Present other recommendations or points from the readings. Use a new paragraph for a new recommendation/idea being discussed. Support your statements by citing and referencing the specific articles that discuss each idea. – Conclusion/Summary – Summarize the general recommendation from your research and any further studies/investigations that may be needed. Is there public policy in place to help provide resources to your population/age group for the issues you discussed? If not, what types of resources (on a public level) may help? 5. Rephrase and write ideas in your OWN WORDS! Do not copy directly from any articles! 6. Remember to cite all references in the correct style (MLA or APA). 7. Do not use blog posts or magazine articles as references. If you are unsure if a reference is credible, review it with your instructor. 8. Provide a full list of your references at the end of your paper in the correct style (MLA or APA). 9. Proof-read your paper for spelling & grammatical errors be‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‌‌fore submitting it.

Week 2: Understanding the Flow of Negotiations: Stages and Phases (Although the subject area is business, this class is Negotiation Skills)

To what extent does the way you frame a problem influence the outcome of negotiation?

How does the interaction between parties change over time?

How do the interaction processes relate to inputs and outcomes over time?

How do the tactics used by the parties affect the development of the negotiation?

Provide examples from your own experience in answering these questions.

STEP 1: Review the Case Report
Psychological Case Study
Name: Ms. Smith Dates of Interview: 03/18/19; 03/25/19

Date of Birth: 03/21/1987 Age: 32 years

Gender: Female Education: Highschool Graduate

Background information:
Ms. Smith is a 32-year-old biracial, female, who has completed high school and is currently employed as a waitress. Ms. Smith was taken to the hospital on 3/18/2019 by local police, who found her screaming, pacing, and weeping inconsolably outside of a local apartment building on 5th Street. Apartment residents called police to the scene, concerned by the disturbance Ms. Smith was creating.

Captain Logan, with Fire and Rescue, arrived second on the scene and treated Ms. Smith for multiple cuts on her arms. Exhausted by apparent despair, Ms. Smith conveyed she moved to town one month earlier from Memphis, TN, looking for a new start. She met her boyfriend, Frank, six days after starting her new job, and they have gone out six times. According to Ms. Smith, “Frank is my destiny, he has to love me as much as I love him!” Officers at the scene learn that Frank, hours earlier, told Ms. Smith he never wanted to see her again and that Ms. Smith has a restraining order against her in San Diego, CA.

Referral Question:
Ms. Smith has been referred to Dr. Liam for psychological evaluation due to immediate concerns for risk of self-harm.

Current Symptoms:
Currently, Ms. Smith, reports that her head sometimes feels numb and that her thoughts are confused. She is experiencing incredibly strong feelings of fear, seeing herself as being abandoned and alone in a strange new town. She self identifies as a passionate woman capable of foolish things that she is sometimes sorry for, to include unprotected sex with multiple partners before meeting Frank.

When interviewed by police the day Ms. Smith was escorted from his apartment complex, Frank reported that Ms. Smith’s behaviors toward him rapidly became impulsive and demanding after their first date. At first Ms. Smith was charming and thoughtful. She would surprise him with small, simple gifts (e.g., movie tickets). She then started to send affectionate text messages every half hour. The nature of the text messages quickly shifted from casual and flirty to strong expressions of passion and love sent every 10 minutes. When Frank did not respond to these messages, in frequency or kind, Ms. Smith would suddenly ignore him or lash out.

When asked about this behavior, Ms. Smith reported she regretted her negative actions towards Frank immediately after she did them, experiencing regret or panic after lashing out. Having been in many relationships before, that according to her, ‘did not work out,’ Ms. Smith could not stand the idea of Frank, her perfect love, seeing her as unkind.

Now that Frank has broken up with Ms. Smith, she feels empty, powerless, and worthless. She attributes this sorrow as the reasons behind her sudden mood swings. Her thoughts and emotions stray between extreme agitation and a compulsion to act out to apathy and a desire to withdraw.

Relevant History:
Developmental/Medical/Social:
Ms. Smith’s mother, Helen Taylor, and father, Jake Smith, were both heroin addicts. Her mother claims she did not use drugs while pregnant with Ms. Smith, attributing the life-style change to having completed rehabilitation two months prior to becoming pregnant. During the pregnancy, Ms. Taylor did not seek prenatal care due to a fear of doctors and a lack of financial security. At delivery, Ms. Smith reports she thinks she was a normal, healthy infant.

Ms. Smith reports that her mother, Ms. Taylor, was not interested in being a mother and abandoned her to the care of Mr. Smith when she was 8-months old, upon his release from jail, following incarceration for stealing a wedding band to wed Ms. Taylor.

Growing up, Ms. Smith had two older half-brothers, and one younger half-sister. Her mother had multiple relationships prior to meeting Mr. Smith and is the mother of Ms. Smith’s brothers. Ms. Smith’s half-sister is the child of her father and stepmother. Ms. Smith lived with her father and stepmother until she was 18 years-of-age. The years between 2 and 8 she describes as the most influential. She struggled with confusion as to why her mother did not want her and why her stepmother ignored her. She also suffered malnutrition due to lacking food in the home.

Between the ages of 7 and 17, Ms. Smith continued to lack food and emotional security. She also withdrew into bouts of self-loathing and wishing for a permanent out for her mental, emotional, and physical suffering. Her father’s moods were unpredictable, and her stepmother hit her frequently. Ms. Smith reports that no longer what she did (skipped school, brought home straight A’s), her stepmother expressed upset towards her. Owning one pair of jeans, four shirts and one pair of shoes by the time she turned 18, Ms. Smith was sensitive to the judgement of others. In middle school and high school, she was overly self-focused and overreacted if she sensed a hint of judgement or rejection from others. This reactance often led to sudden moments of violence (fights, throwing objects, verbal assaults) against those Ms. Smith felt wronged by. During this period, Ms. Smith also took up the use of alcohol to counter regrets for her negativity towards others, and the wallowing emotional pit of nothingness she sometimes found herself in.

Ms. Smith did disclose a family history of mental health challenges and anger management issues, though most she attributes to illegal substance use difficulties. Ms. Smith says she has worked with multiple therapists over the years but has not had luck finding one who understands her enough to bring about change. Reportedly, Ms. Smith was not athletic as a child or teen, but was good at art, music, and writing. She participated in band until her stepmother made it impossible for her to make it to band practice on time, making her miss the morning school bus.

Pointed to above, Ms. Smith’s relationships with others have, and continue to be brief, beginning with idealization of a person and then a rapid period of denigration and demands of that person.

Educational/Occupational:
Ms. Smith explained that she was an early reader and began to read while attending a Jump Start Program. Ms. Smith stated that, during the first grade, she “loved” her teacher Mr. V., but he never paid attention to her. Ms. Smith reported that she performed quite well academically from the second through the fifth grade. This period marks a time before a move across country to a new town. In sixth grade, Ms. Smith changed schools. The middle school and high school years marked a period where her teachers knew her home life was poor and they worked to get her into advanced classes. Currently, Ms. Smith is working as a waitress, but aspires to enter the music industry as a song writer. She has always been talented with the written word, according to her. This career focus will be her fourth “remaking of herself” in the past 18 months.

Alcohol Substance Abuse:
Ms. Smith denied use of any illegal drugs or any prescriiption drugs, but does overindulge in alcohol.

Conduct and Legal:
Reportedly, Ms. Smith has a restraining order against her in the state of California. The order is to maintain over 100 feet from a past romantic interest. Ms. Smith acknowledge she was disappointed her affection was perceived as overly demanding and blames the failure of the relationship on the fact the person was married.

Observations:
Ms. Smith is a 32-year-old, biracial female of average height and petite frame. She appeared her stated age, arrived at the evaluation agitated and dressed in clothes that may have been slept in. She was polite and cooperative at one moment and then sarcastic or argumentative the next during the evaluation. Ms. Smith is left-handed. When challenged she would response with explosive anger, then retrack with an apology and body language that expressed guilt or remorse. Attention and concentration were slightly impaired. Ms. Smith’s thought processes were connected, while logic applied to decision making was not always coherent. Ms. Smith’s eye contact during the evaluation was dependent on her mood.

Regarding her motor functioning, there are no apparent abnormalities. No evidence of impaired vision or hearing was present during this evaluation. Ms. Smith did not demonstrate any difficulties with speech and appeared to demonstrate the ability to both understand and express the English language without notable exceptions. The content of her thought was occasionally tangential, moving off topic to the discussion of Frank, or to make personal inquiries directed at getting to know Dr. Liam. Her preoccupation with being abandoned does not appear to reflect paranoid thinking. Her affect shifts rapid, contingent on topic of the discussion. She did not report hallucinations or delusions. Ms. Smith’s gait and pace reflected shifts in mood throughout the session. She did express suicidal but not homicidal ideation.

STEP 2: Draft a Case Conceptualization
Apply cumulative knowledge from this course and others (i.e., abnormal psychology) to diagnosis Ms. Smith, support your diagnosis with evidence from the case and recommend further assessment and treatment options. Your paper should consist of the following sections:

Title Page
Part I: Reason for Referral
What was the reason for the referral?
What sources of data do you have and need?
Part II: Background Summary
Family/Social, (supports) Include ethnic/racial/cultural
Medical/ developmental
Educational/occupational (hobbies)
Behavioral observations
Part III: Assessment Data
Assessment:
1. In addition to a good diagnostic interview, what assessment tools would you recommend using to aid in giving an accurate diagnosis and developing a treatment plan?

Part IV: Tentative Diagnosis
Select a diagnosis using the DSM-5
DSM-5
Defend which diagnosis/diagnoses are possible using specific examples from the case.
Part V: Treatment Recommendations

Consider which treatment would be the ethical choice (community, group, referral to a forensic psychologist, psychiatrist, physician or for a neuropsychology evaluation).
Provide one or two Evidence Based Treatment recommendation for the diagnosis given. Be sure to cite the source that helped you to determine the best Evidence Based Treatment for this diagnosis.
Part VI: Considerations

Clearly present your analysis of developmental, sociocultural, and ethical considerations that contribute to the diagnosis and treatment recommendations made.

Developmental Considerations
Sociocultural Considerations
Ethical Considerations
Part VII: Conclusion

Conclude with a summary of your findings.
Part VIII: References

Your paper should be 6-8 pages in length. Use APA style headings and subheadings, double-spacing, an appropriate serif or sans serif font (e.g., Times Roman12-point; Arial 11-point; Calibri 11-point), one-inch margins (left, right, top, and bottom), page numbering, and logical flow from topic to topic. Write with clarity, paying attention to spelling, grammar, and syntax.

PLEASE NOTE:
While a typical Case Conceptualization would not contain a reference section, you will include one here to demonstrate good practice in correctly attributing and citing the ideas of others. Please also include in-text citations as appropriate.

***The Autobiography of Malcolm X***
Paper should be typed, doubled-spaced with margins on each side of approximately one inch, and be between 2 and 3 pages in length (750 to 1250 words).
In addition, you should use Times New Roman Font and employ a conservative header).
Format: Full bibliographic citation in APA, MLA, Kate Turabian, or Chicago Manual Style
Grading Rubric – You will be graded on the following criteria)
Critical Thinking- Comprehensive Analysis-20%
Communication- Organization, Clarity- (relevant supporting details provided)-20%
Social Responsibility-Historical Knowledge (understanding of information)-40%
Personal Responsibility-(Work Cited page needed) Format Needed, No Plagiarism Expected-20%
PRECIS (CRITICAL EVALUATION) (Your paper should consist of no less than six complete paragraphs).
(Cover Page) (There are several online examples of cover pages (please include your class time).
Note: Scholars, please read the book. I don’t want any of you to marginalize the philosophy Malcolm X. Please
don’t spend too much time explaining Malcolm X’s views (love or hatred) towards European Americans, I am
expecting much more. I need you to explain what you learn about the politico-economic ideas and aspirations of
Malcolm X and their relevancy within our society today.
The First Paragraph:
The Introduction
The first paragraph should present the information as objectively as possible.
Thesis Statement– The overall argument that the author is making, including the author’s thesis, the logical
thread of the argument about the work in relations to Malcolm X, the kinds of support provided, and so forth. If
the author invents or uses special terms to argue the case, mention and define them.
The Second Paragraph:
The Body
The context for the argument. What critics or points of view is the author attempting to refute? Where does the
author’s argument fit into the larger critical discussion of the issue? Is the author attempting to overturn certain
assumptions and, If so, what are those assumptions that are being challenged?
The Third and Fourth Paragraph:
A critical analysis of the book. In these paragraphs, you’ll assess the (paragraph three) strengths and
paragraph four weaknesses of the book and discuss
the implications of its reasoning for future study of the
work. What parts of the article were especially strong or insightful, and why?
The Fifth Paragraph:
Scholar in what parts of the book if any) did the author make claims that were not supported by the
evidence? Were there any flaws in the logic of the book?
The Six Paragraph:
The Conclusion
Scholar in what ways is this book useful for understanding the historical topic covered? how significant is it?
How does it relate to American society today?
-_ Work Cited Page– Bibliographic Citation
Author, Title (City of Publisher: Publisher, Year of Publication; reprint, City of Reprint Publisher: Reprint
Publisher. Year of reprint Publication). (only one citation- The Autobiography of Malcolm X- (no cliff notes)

Answer All The Questions In The File Named Data Analysis Exercise 5. The Instructions For This Assignment Are In The File Also. Use The Rubric As A Checklist To Make Sure You Have Completed Each Step. You Must Demonstrate Mastery On Every Single Criteria In The Rubric To Demonstrate Mastery On The Assignment.
A University-level Biological Knowledge Base Is Required. And I also attached the lecture slides (Day 17 and Day 18) in case if you need them.

After reading all the available information carefully, prepare a two page (double-spaced) essay and answer the following questions:

Chapter 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

Why the simultaneous targeting of the money supply and interest rates is sometimes impossible to achieve?
How central banks intervene in foreign exchange markets?
What the Bretton Woods Agreement did to the ability of foreign exchange rates to fluctuate freely?
Cite references to material that you use in preparing the essay.

Your essay will be graded on the following:

Describes the simultaneous targeting of money supply and interest rates.

Describes how central banks intervene in foreign exchange markets.

Discusses the impact the Bretton Woods agreement had on the ability of foreign exchange rates to fluctuate freely.

Uses at least one example in the essay.

Organization Grading Guidelines: Presentation is very effective and presented in a logical format with a clear beginning, middle, and end. There is a clear statement of ideas and smooth transitions. The writer has stated the main idea clearly and has provided relevant details. The main idea is clearly conveyed in a presentation that is highly relevant and interesting. The student provides evidence of thoughtful input. Details are rich and appropriate. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are virtually always correct.

Nature of assignment: You are unlikely to be asked to draft proposed legislation very often, but having gone through the exercise is a good way to sharpen your sensitivity to possible errors and omissions in proposed legislation drafted by others. Accordingly, this Short Paper assignment asks you to draft a bill to address the following situation.

Situation: You are a member of the staff of a State Senator in your state. There are many lakes and ponds on private land throughout the state. From time to time, children or adults are injured or killed when they fish or swim in such lakes or ponds after having entered without the land owner’s permission. In some such instances, the injured person or the family of the deceased person brings tort suit in state court, claiming that the land owner’s failure to take steps to prevent people from entering onto the land to fish or swim was a failure of care, entitling the plaintiff to recover damages for the injury or death. The decisions of the courts have been highly inconsistent. Some courts have held for the plaintiffs. Others have held for the land owners on the ground that the injured or deceased person caused the problem by trespassing onto the property. Your Senator feels strongly about this issue and has asked you to draft a bill (which the Senator will then introduce) to deal with this matter. The bill should prescribe a clear rule to govern future law suits of this nature.

Assignment: Draft the bill and submit it to me. The submission should be double-spaced. Submit a short memorandum to your Senator explaining choices you made in your drafting of the bill. You are strongly encouraged to use drafting techniques in this week’s reading.

Grading: Include in your bill all of the structural features discussed in the lecture as the “Anatomy of a Public Statute.” You may review these features in the powerpoint. Points will be subtracted if structural features are missing or incorrectly constructed.

The contents of the Operative Provisions of the bill are up to you. You may create an absolute rule (never liable or always liable) or a conditional rule (e.g., liable if the premises have certain characteristics, liable if stated precautions are omitted, liable for some stated percentage – not all of — the damages), etc. Provide enough detail so that the Operative Provisions are coherent and workable. However, you will not lose points if I happen to disagree with the wisdom of the choice you make in the Operative Provisions. For example, if you draft a bill that makes land owners always liable but I think they never should be liable, you will not lose points because of our policy disagreement. You may assume that your Senator supports whichever position you choose to take in the drafted bill. However, you will lose points if your Operative Provisions don’t provide a rule that the courts can clearly and consistently apply. For example, if your Operative Provisions state that land owners will be liable whenever their acts or omissions were unreasonable, your bill would not solve the problem at hand – inconsistent and unpredictable decisionmaking by the courts.

Professionalism counts. Avoid typographical errors, format inconsistencies, errors of grammar, and the like. While legal jargon is sometimes necessary, avoid legalese in favor of clear and concise language. In short, submit something that shows you care about the professional impression your work makes.

Your draft legislation and your memo should be no more than ten pages cumulatively. You will be penalized for a submission longer than this limit. You will not be penalized for a short submission unless required features are absent.

Contact: Feel free to email me if you have questions about this assignment.

See attached for a bill template that may be helpful: Assignment 1 Overview & Template-1.docx

Post answers to the two questions below.

Hobbes wrote, “The law is more easily understood by few than many words. For all words are subject to ambiguity, and therefore multiplication of words in the body of the law is multiplication of ambiguity. Besides, it seems to imply (by too much diligence) that whosoever can evade the words is without the compass of the law.” Do you think he had it right? In your answer, discuss whether you believe legislation be drafted as precisely as possible, or should it set forth general principles, leaving agencies and judges to define the contours?
Discuss an issue of legal ambiguity you have faced either personally or professionally. How did you deal with the situation? If you were able to resolve it, how did you do it?
Please provide your response and then comment on postings by at least one of your classmates.

Please answer the four questions below:

Compare the Supreme Court’s Chevron doctrine to the Seminole Rock doctrine (sometimes also called the Auer doctrine after a more recent case).
Are the policies in favor of the Seminole Rock doctrine the same as the policies on which the Chevron doctrine is based? If not, do the differences in context strengthen or undercut the wisdom of the Auer/Seminole Rock doctrine?
Describe the current vitality of either doctrine, citing to and responding to at least one article or resource you find online on the topic. The article should be credible but may be opinion, analysis, popular, or scholarly.
Should the courts keep or discard the Seminole Rock doctrine? Why?
Please provide your response and then comment on postings by at least one of your classmates.

Review the Hardage v. CBS Download Hardage v. CBScase. Do you believe Hardage was subjected to a hostile work environment? Why or why not? Please support your position with references to the elements necessary to establish a hostile work environment claim. Would your answer change if the alleged harasser was a male and the plaintiff a female?