• Please submit your assignment following the outline format below.

  (10 Points)

   

  Use the course text and numerous online resources to answer the following questions.

  Part 1. Please briefly define, in one to three sentences, define the following concepts

  1. Balance of Power System   
  2. Anti-Balance of Power System  
  3. Bi-Polar Cold War Power System

  Please give a brief response (one or two sentences) in answer the following questions.  

  Part 2.  World War I          

  1.  What happened to the Balance of Power System to cause World War I?
  2.  Which four principle countries fought on one side and were called the Central Powers?
  3. Which four principle countries fought on the other side and were called the Allied Powers?
  4.  When did World War I start and end?
  5.  Which side surrendered?  
  6.  How many persons were killed in World War I?

  Part 3. World War II 

  1.   How did the Anti-Balance of Power System, which was created as a result of World War I, cause World War II?
  2.   Which four principle countries fought on one side and were called the Allied Powers?
  3.  Which three principle countries fought on one side and were called the Axis Powers?
  4.  When did World War II start and end?
  5.  Which side surrendered?  
  6.  How many persons were killed in World War II?

  Part 4.  The Cold War 

  1.           Which two countries opposed each other in the Bi-Polar Cold War Power System?
  2.             Approximately when did the Cold War Bi-Polar System start and end?
  3.             Why did the Bi-Polar Power System go out of existence?

  (10 Points)

  Part 5.  The Cuban Missile Crisis  October 14-28, 1962 

  View the video, “The Fog of War” then go to  http://microsites.jfklibrary.org/cmc/oct16/ and http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2012/fall/cuban-missiles.html to gain an understanding of the Cuban Missile Crisis.   

  “The Fog of War” (Please click on the picture to start the video)

  

  Write an essay of at least 750 words summarizing the Cuban Missile Crisis.  In your essay please include the following information:

  1. What caused the Cuban Missile Crises?
  2. How close did the United States and the former Soviet Union come to starting  World War III?
  3. How was the crisis resolved.
  4. If the United States and the Soviet Union had gone to war as a result of the Cuban Missile Crisis, what are is the estimates of the numbers of persons who would have been killed in the: a. United States, b. Soviet Union, c. China; and, d. the rest of the world?
  5. Using online resources, please list the nine (9) countries that have nuclear weapons today.
  6. Please offer your opinion as to whether a confrontation between countries, of the magnitude of the Cuban Missile Crisis, could occur today.  Opinions will not be graded.        

  Please do not use quotes or copy, word for word, from an outside source in completing the assignment: use only your own words. 

   

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answer question #4

Book name:  

REQUIRED TEXT

Showalter, J.S.. (2017) The Law of Healthcare Administration Eighth Edition, Health Administrative Press, Chicago, Illinois. ISBN 9781567938760

 1. All participating and non-participating student names. 

2. Each question must be repeated in full. Then followed by the narrative answer including complete and proper APA Style citations. Finally, the complete and proper APA Style references for the citations used in the answer should appear. 

3. More than two “External Authoritative Sources” in addition to the text book are required for maximum points on EACH question/answer. ( TOTAL OF 3 SOURCES)

 4. A source cannot be referenced unless it was cited in the narrative answer. 

5. The text book must be cited just like any other source. It is not permissible to write “In the text book…” or In the case study…” 

6. Any direct quote in the narrative must include the page or paragraph number in the citation.

 7. It is improper to place a citation/source at the end of a paragraph if material from the source appears before the last sentence in the paragraph. 

8. It is improper to place a citation in the middle of a sentence. One can lead with the source in the sentence but cannot use a citation within parenthesis except at the end of the sentence.

 9. “External Authoritative Sources” for purposes of this course shall mean: books, peer reviewed journal articles, education and government sites as well as non-partisan national or international organizations (such as WHO, UNICEF, UNAIDS etc) provided, the foregoing source/material selected has in text citations and references to support statements made therein. Under no circumstances are newspapers including the Wall Street Journal, blogs (regardless of source), editorials, panel discussions and dot com sites to be used. The foregoing are not considered authoritative for this course. 

10. Additional Guidance: I urge student to review the adobe connect session with FIU Libraries and Writing Center on APA Style formatting and contact them personally if more assistance is needed. 

11. Proper Submission Required: The assignment must be posted in the appropriate Assignment Folder.  

https://www.socialpsychology.org/expts.htm

To prepare for this discussion, please read Chapter 1 of your textbook (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Feenstra, 2013).  In addition, read Exploring the Ethics and Psychological Impact of Deception in Psychological Research (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Boynton, Portnoy, and Johnson, 2013).  Finally, review Instructor Guidance and Announcements. (Not reviewing these each week can affect your performance, be mindful to include these readings in your study time.)

In this discussion, you will consider principles of scientific research, including methodology and ethical considerations.  Be sure to use your own academic voice (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and apply in-text citations (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. appropriately throughout your post.

1. Visit https://www.socialpsychology.org/expts.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..  Select any study from the list.  (Note that some links may be broken; if you choose a study that is unavailable, simply pick another option.).  Participate in the research by following the instructions.  After you have completed the study, answer the following questions:

1. Indicate the study you completed, including the web link.
2. Briefly describe the research that was conducted.  What did you do?
3. Discuss the following:  What type of method do you think the researcher was utilizing?  Can you identify the hypothesis and/or theory?
4. Review the research based on your experience.  What elements of the study “worked” and what would you suggest the researchers do to improve their study?
5. Identify any relevant ethical concerns.  Was deception utilized?
6. Summarize what you learned about research in general and social psychology in particular by completing this research.  You may find it helpful to locate additional scholarly sources on the topic to further inform your thinking about the study in which you participated.
   

Unit3Disc1

Riverbend City: Human Services Policy Outcome

You have viewed and considered the social change controversy in the Riverbend City: Human Services Policy Outcome multimedia presentation. Discuss your proposal for an acceptable policy outcome from a human services professional’s perspective. Your perspective may be different from the Riverbend City community members, but take into account who defined the problem, how the policy was developed, and which entity was or should be charged with implementing the agreed-upon policy. What would be the possible consequences, from a human services professional’s point of view, if no policy was developed? Who would be the winners and losers if the policy is implemented?

The information below is what you will need to read to complete the above discussion.

Proposed women’s shelter in Lindner Hills

From: Adele Walker, Chief of Staff, Mayor’s Office 

To: You

I’m glad you’re going to be working on the issue of the proposed women’s shelter in the Lindner Hills neighborhood. Here’s some background on the issue that might help.

The proposed women’s shelter has met resistance by neighbors and business owners in this largely affluent neighborhood. A big part of that is because of a halfway house that used to be located in Lindner Hills. This halfway house, which housed nonviolent former prisoners who were in the process of reintegrating into society, was located in a residential neighborhood near an elementary school. After some problems and a good deal of neighborhood resistance, the city relocated the halfway house a few months ago. Because this happened so recently, some people in the neighborhood are very hesitant about the proposed women’s shelter.

There are several points of contention that I’d like to point out. One issue: we’re not releasing the address of the proposed shelter. That’s protocol when it comes to women’s shelters to prevent domestic abusers from locating the people who are fleeing them. I can tell you confidentially that the proposed shelter is located in a large home that is only blocks away from the former halfway house, and even closer to the elementary school. The other point of contention is that unlike many emergency shelters for domestic abuse victims, we are discussing the possibility of allowing families to stay for months or more if necessary. Neighbors are concerned about the impact this may have on the local schools. 

A big part of the problem is this: the city does not have a policy in place for determining where to put shelters and how to address neighborhood concerns involving these shelters. Here’s what I’d like for you to do: first, I have some documents I’d like for you to read to get more background information on this issue. Then, I’d like for you to attend an upcoming town hall about this issue. Listen to what neighbors and others have to say. 

Afterwards, I’d like for you to report back with some recommendations regarding the proposed shelter in the Lindner Hills neighborhood. I’d also like for you to provide some policy recommendations on how the city should approach the issue of shelters in general.

Thank you for all your hard work!

— Adele

PRESS RELEASE

Forward Directions House To Be Relocated to Ruby Lake Neighborhood

March 25 (Riverbend City): The Forward Directions Halfway House is being relocated from its current location in the Lindner Hills neighborhood. The facility will be closed on April 12, and residents will be moved to a new facility in the Ruby Lake neighborhood.

Forward Directions, which opened on October 21 of last year, houses nonviolent male former inmates. The facility can house up to 24 residents at a time. The purpose of the facility to help former inmates reintegrate successfully into society. The majority of the inmates are former drug offenders, many with addiction issues, and most of the inmates are under 35 years old. Residents have access to drug treatment programs, as well as job training and GED courses.

Residents of Lindner Hills voiced strong opposition to the location of Forward Directions. Housed in a large private home in a residential neighborhood, the facility was located about four blocks from an elementary school and five blocks from a large park. In January, one resident was arrested for loitering in the park and initiating conversations with children. In addition, another resident was arrested for trespassing and engaging in lewd behavior at a nearby golf course.

The staff at Forward Directions also expressed concern about the location of the halfway house. A major issue was the lack of public transportation and social services in the area. 

The new Forward Directions will be located in the Rosel Industrial Park, which is located on northern edge of the Ruby Lake neighborhood. Public transportation is a short walk away, and social services are more available.

For more information, contact Gayle Barnaby at gayle.barnaby@riverbendcity.com.

RIVERBEND CITY

The Commission of the City of Riverbend City has scheduled a town hall meeting to be held on June 13, beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the Lindner Hills Community Center for the purpose of discussing the following information:

PROPOSED DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER

Riverbend City has proposed a location in the Lindner Hills neighborhood for housing a domestic abuse shelter. Residents of the shelter will be women who are fleeing physically, emotionally, or sexually abusive partners, along with their children. The residence will provide temporary emergency housing. In addition, on an as-needed basis, the residence will provide longer-term housing for families who are at risk of becoming homeless. A part-time social worker will be employed by the shelter to help residents find resources like permanent housing, job training, and legal advocacy. 

The exact location of this facility will not be advertised publicly in order to ensure the privacy and safety of residents. 

Residents of Lindner Hills, as well as other interested parties, are welcome to voice their opinions and concerns about the proposed shelter.

New Shelter Space Needed in Riverbend City

By Laurie Boyette | RIVERBEND CITY FREEPRESS

After Allison’s boyfriend tried to strangle her, she fled with her two daughters. For ten days, they lived at various friends’ houses—and in her car, even though it was November.

“I had no place to go,” she explained. A friend gave her the number of the Hennsey County Domestic Abuse line, and she called it. “They were really nice to me. But they didn’t have space for us at any of the shelters.”

Ten days later, space opened up. Allison and her daughters were housed at a shelter in a nearby suburb of Riverbend City. There they had access to social and legal services. Now, two years later, Allison’s ex-boyfriend is incarcerated, and she and her daughters are living in a small two-bedroom apartment in the Rondo neighborhood, while Allison works part time and goes to school.

“We’re doing fine,” she said. “The people at the shelter literally saved my life. I just wish we could have gotten in right away.”

Allison’s story is far from unusual. Shelters in Riverbend City are stretched very thin. Homelessness is up almost 15% over the past 3 years, including youth and teen homelessness, which has caused a strain on the entire Hennsey County system. Domestic violence reports and arrests are up dramatically as well.

“The lack of shelter space has reached crisis levels,” said Tina Scaletta, director of the Hennsey County Domestic Abuse Hotline. “We’re getting dozens of calls every day. Sometimes as many as fifty or sixty. We have women on the phone who need help now. And there’s no place to put them.”

Daniela James, Social Work Division Director for Hennsey County, agrees. “Riverbend City has significantly less shelter space than comparably sized cities,” she said. “There’s been a perfect storm of problems leading to this. Shelters have closed because of budget cuts and other problems. Unemployment is up, especially in the manufacturing sector, which has led to more homelessness. Demand for shelter beds is up and supply is down, and that just makes the homelessness problem worse.”

The city is weighing its options. According to Rick Hilliard, communication director for the mayor’s office, the city is organizing a task force to address the need for more shelter space, including shelters for women fleeing domestic violence. In addition, the city plans to open two new domestic violence shelters over the next few months.

“We are opening these shelters as quickly as we can because there is an urgent need for them,” explained Hilliard. “Ideally, the city would have more time to research ideal locations for these shelters. But that kind of research takes time, and women and families need housing now.”

Tracey’s (teacher, lindner Elementary School)comments:

I have mixed feelings about this proposed shelter. I’ve been a teacher for many years, and I’ve worked with families where domestic abuse is an issue. Yes, even here in an affluent neighborhood like Lindner Hills. This issue touches everybody, not just people from any particular socioeconomic or ethnic group. I know how badly women and children need a safe place to go. I’m very glad to see that the city is increasing the number of shelters for people in need.

My biggest concern is the impact that the shelter may have on the schools. Especially Lindner Hills Elementary School, where I teach. The problem is that the school is already overpopulated. The neighborhood is growing. Thanks to budget cuts, a proposal to build an addition onto the school keeps getting pushed back. Class sizes grow every year, and even if we could afford to hire teachers, we currently don’t have space for them. So if we bring in more families that need to attend the school, where are we going to put them

In addition…well, this is something other teachers and parents are more concerned about than I am, but I probably should bring this up. If the children from the shelter attend our school, they probably won’t be there for a long period of time. That kind of transience can be disruptive to teachers and other students. Personally, that’s something I’m willing to deal with–I mean, schools in poorer parts of town deal with that all the time, right? And the other side of the argument is that the kids in our neighborhood schools would benefit from being around children who aren’t as advantaged as they are. But the issue of transient students is definitely a concern.

Cubby’s (gold Manager, RBC Estates) comments:

I’m the owner of the neighborhood golf club. My club is located close to where the previous halfway house used to be. Which would have been okay with me, except that public transit service in this neighborhood is terrible. So in order to get to the nearest bus stop, which was like half a mile away from the halfway house, the guys would cut through the golf course. They weren’t supposed to, but if they didn’t, their walk to the bus stop was way longer. 

And look, I don’t want to be a snob, but the reality is, a golf course attracts a certain kind of clientele. We’re competing with golf courses in affluent suburbs. It’s hard to attract people to your golf course when there are guys from a halfway house roaming around. Also—well, I hate to bring this up, because there’s ladies present—but we had a problem with a few of these guys relieving themselves on the golf course. I mean, most of them didn’t do that. Most of these guys were just looking to get to a bus stop so they could go to work or something. But look. This is my business we’re talking about, and how am I supposed to react when there’s people roaming through and doing that on my property? 

And I know for a fact that other business owners in this area have similar concerns. This is an upscale community. People come to this area to shop in boutiques and eat at gourmet restaurants. Our ability to attract this kind of business depends on this neighborhood’s reputation.

Look, I know that a woman’s shelter isn’t the same thing as a halfway house. But there’s still the problem of lack of transportation. Why are we putting shelters in neighborhoods where there’s so little public transportation anyways? There’s going to be a lot of children living in the shelter, right? My clientele isn’t going to be thrilled about kids roaming around the golf course either.

Chandra’s (social worker) comments:

I’m a social worker, so let me give you some statistics. Do you know what percentage of American women have experienced physical or sexual violence from an intimate partner over the course of their lifetimes?

More than one in three.

And do you know how many American women are physically abused by their partners every year?

About 1.3 million women.

Here in Hennsey County, at least 24 women were killed last year by abusive partners. The courts adjudicated over 20,000 cases of domestic violence, 90% of which involved women victims. The county’s domestic violence hotlines received about 18,000 calls last years. And an estimated 1 in 3 homeless women in this country are homeless because of domestic violence. Riverbend City and Hennsey County as a whole are not equipped to help all of these women. Compared to similar sized metro areas, we have about a third fewer spaces at shelters.

I know that many of you are concerned about safety issues and school issues, and these are things the city needs to address. But please understand: domestic violence in Riverbend City is nothing short of a crisis. Shelters save lives, and they help women and families put their lives back together.