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What type of government does the United States have? Is it the most democratic government possible?...

What type of government does the United States have? Is it the most democratic government possible? Do citizens make the decisions of government or do they merely influence them?

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The popular "You are not special" commencement speech was part of your learning module, but if...

The popular "You are not special" commencement speech was part of your learning module, but if you would like to view it again here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lfxYhtf8o4) prior to posting, go ahead. Some of themes in the speech are relevant to treating mental disorders and coaching clients toward more productive life skills.

Here is the prompt: should we be focused on helping clients or children see themselves more accurately (e.g., "you are not special"), or would this strategy increase disorders such as depression? Explain your stance.

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state %Coll Grad Burglary VehTheft Alabama 19.8 1081.3 288.7 Alaska 28.6 472.1 238.7 Arizona 28 868.9...

state %Coll Grad Burglary VehTheft
Alabama 19.8 1081.3 288.7
Alaska 28.6 472.1 238.7
Arizona 28 868.9 572.6
Arkansas 17.5 1180 228
California 30.6 647.1 523.8
Colorado 35.5 572 273.7
Connecticut 36.8 428.7 256
Delaware 25.6 774.3 291
District of Columbia 46.9 640 1092.4
Florida 25.4 1028.3 346.5
Georgia 27.1 1038.9 409.1
Hawaii 30.4 728.1 398.5
Idaho 25.9 439.8 109.5
Illinois 29.6 612.1 252.5
Indiana 22.6 762.8 273.7
Iowa 24.5 547.9 144.3
Kansas 30.4 699.9 263.9
Kentucky 18.9 675.5 179.6
Louisiana 19.6 982.1 311.6
Maine 24.3 495.4 89.3
Maryland 36.3 689.6 449.7
Massachusetts 36.6 555.5 196
Michigan 24.6 741.5 362.3
Minnesota 34.2 505.9 193.1
Mississippi 21.8 885.6 216.2
Missouri 25 774.5 351.3
Montana 25.4 344.4 162.6
Nebraska 25.4 492 234.8
Nevada 23.4 929 611.6
New Hampshire 32.8 325.7 105.4
New Jersey 36.3 465.3 232.4
New Mexico 27.4 1094.2 403.4
New York 30.4 337.3 128.9
North Carolina 25.3 1210.1 290
North Dakota 27.2 328.3 137.5
Ohio 23 892.8 248.4
Oklahoma 24 963.1 298.7
Oregon 29 550.9 299
Pennsylvania 26 470.9 180.5
Rhode Island 29.2 547.2 304.5
South Carolina 24.2 1026.1 394
South Dakota 25 302.2 99.5
Tennessee 21.5 1046 309.3
Texas 25.5 946 350.8
Utah 29.8 536.5 262.9
Vermont 34.4 557.2 94.2
Virginia 30.6 411.8 170.7
Washington 30.9 801.3 432.6
West Virginia 15.1 609.9 176.6
Wisconsin 25 488.3 204.7
Wyoming 23.4 410 133.9

1) Calculate r for the correlation between percentage of the adult population that graduated from college (Coll Grad) and Burglary rate (Burglary)?

a.

-.20

b.

-.40

c.

-.30

d.

-.10

2) According to your regression output on the previous question, how much variability in the Burglary rate can we predict by knowing the percentage of the population who graduated college?

a. 1%

b.

16%

c.

9%

d. 4%

3) Was this correlation significant?

a. yes

b. no

4) What is r for the correlation between percentage of the adult population that graduated from college (%Coll Grad) and vehicle theft rate (VehTheft)?

a .36

b .42

c .54

d .13

5) According to your regression output on the previous question, how much variability in the vehicle theft rate can we predict by knowing the percentage of the population who graduated college?

a. 13%

b. 16%

c. 22%

d. 36%

6) Was this correlation significant?

a. yes

b. no

7) Now use your regression analysis to predict the burglary rate based on the percentage of college graduates in the area.

What would our predicted Y value be in an area where 20 percent of the population were college graduates?

a. 23074.37

b.

811

c.

1026

d.

612

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Looking for effective articles or books for religions ? (Animism)

Looking for effective articles or books for religions ? (Animism)

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How does social media impact the social interaction of everyday life? Could you give your thought...

How does social media impact the social interaction of everyday life? Could you give your thought in few sentences?

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Define and Explain "Group Dynamics". 400 words at least and not more than 2 pages. (submit...

Define and Explain "Group Dynamics". 400 words at least and not more than 2 pages. (submit text)

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CASE STUDY:  Sexual Assault It is 10:35 p.m. You are a police officer who has just been...

CASE STUDY:  Sexual Assault

  • It is 10:35 p.m. You are a police officer who has just been dispatched to an office building complex to investigate an assault. The 911 caller has reported that she has been sexually assaulted in the parking lot at her office when she was leaving for home. The 911 dispatcher has instructed the victim to go back into the office, lock the doors, and wait for an officer to arrive.
  • You arrived on scene. You can see the victim in the office lobby through the glass door and she makes eye contact. You knock on the door and she lets you in.
  • You have made sure the victim is safe and she doesn't require first aid. After a brief interview with the victim regarding what happened, you have sent out a ATL/BOLO (white male wearing dark clothing, approx. early 20’s with dark hair) for the suspect and requested additional units to secure the crime scene in the parking lot. You have also notified the hospital regarding a sexual assault examination required within the next hour.
  • During the interview, the victim reported that the suspect had a knife and he “raped” her. She reported that the act took place between two cars that were parked up against a retaining wall that blocked any type of escape. She reported that he forced her up against one of the vehicles and then down to the ground. She said that he bit her left breast, had vaginal intercourse with her, and ejaculated in her vagina. She also reported that she tried to fight him off and scratched his face and arms. You note that her dress is torn and the victim states that he tore it during the struggle. She got dressed after he left, wiped herself with a paper towel, and put all of her original clothing back on. She reported that a male standing at a window in an office above the parking lot watched as she walked back into the building.
  • She hasn't had consensual sex in the past 5 days.
  • Patrol officers stop a male two blocks from the complex. He was wearing black denim jeans and a dark maroon t-shirt with a black long sleeve undershirt. He was sweating and his explanation of "jogging" does not match that he resides in nearby community. He has what appears to be fresh scratches about his neck and face.

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Often times we use schedules of reinforcement in our every day lives and are not aware....

Often times we use schedules of reinforcement in our every day lives and are not aware. Think about and share a schedule of reinforcement that is present in your life or someone you know. Please share the details of the real-life example and use the video to aid in your discussion as appropriate.

video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k47hLVBYuY

Please answer in 25o words or less. NO Copy pasted answers.

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What does it mean to be a citizen? How have American ideals of citizenship been influenced...

What does it mean to be a citizen? How have American ideals of citizenship been influenced by the ancient Greeks? Why is political knowledge so vital for citizenship, and what are the different types of political knowledge?

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1. What is meant by the term "The Plural Executive" as it relates to the position...

1. What is meant by the term "The Plural Executive" as it relates to the position of Governor of California?

2. What is the line item veto? And, why and how did the California Governor acquire such power?

3. Compared to the President of the United States, the Governor of California has less visibility and public recognition. Yet, why is the Governor of California such a significant position?

4. What are more important and why, the Governor's formal or informal powers? Please refer to Box 6.1 on page 140 of the Anagnoson textbook for a listing of these powers.

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What does President Washington warn the country against in his Farewell Address?

What does President Washington warn the country against in his Farewell Address?

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identify the advantages/disadvantages to children who are either not exposed to language or exposed to multiple...

identify the advantages/disadvantages to children who are either not exposed to language or exposed to multiple languages. Is there any information that says children not exposed to language will be unable to communicate? Are children exposed to multiple languages more intelligent? What is most beneficial for language development? Do deaf children or children of the deaf learn how to communicate?

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What do you believe that could be done to decrease violence in society? -Answer should be...

What do you believe that could be done to decrease violence in society?

-Answer should be long please.

-Answer by keyboard not by handwriting please

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Byron is a stressed adolescent from a dysfunctional family. His dad died when he was 13....

Byron is a stressed adolescent from a dysfunctional family. His dad died when he was 13. They had been very close, so when his mom remarried about a year later, Byron had a hard time adjusting to the new home environment. His Mom who is considered to be loving suddenly changed upon the death of his Dad. She never shows care and sympathy to him for both of them are still grieving. Byron is so annoyed seeing his Mom cuddled by his stepdad. He was always sad and in argument with his Mom. Their communication became complicated until he found himself in a dark environment.

His stepdad talked about how much God loved him, but Byron didn't want to hear it... just like he didn't want to hear the teachers in the school assembly say “things get better; that suicide nor drugs is not the answer”. Byron had lived through the years of anger, pain, and emptiness looking for better. It didn't exist.

Byron separated himself from reality and from the people who loved him. "There were people in my life that cared about me," he said. "The way I wrote to them in my suicide letters was so deep. Why couldn't I go to them and say, 'I am about to kill myself. I need your help'? The world of drugs separated me from my relationship with them."

As he lay in bed that night, he felt tired. Tired of the pressure. Tired of the anger. Tired of the hurt. Tired of living. The death of his father was so traumatic to him.

He got out of bed and put on his best clothes. He wrote his will and good-bye letters to his family and friends. He was so angry at his father for dying early, he decided to kill himself over his father's grave. Byron sat in the cemetery with his friend's rifle under his chin. He tried to pull the trigger, but couldn't. He tried again and again. Completely frustrated with himself, he threw a bottle of liquor and say, “what am I doing?. Then he put the rifle under his chin and pulled the trigger again but didn’t work.

After sometime, he realized what his step-dad told him how much God loved him. He looked back at the graveyard with teary eyed and whisper, “Lord help me.”A day after, he came to you for counseling (as referred by his friend), related the whole story as written.

1. Make your own assessment discussing the possible disorder using DSM-4 or DSM-5.

    (25pts)

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How were consumerism and taboo were used to express ones identity in the 1920's?

How were consumerism and taboo were used to express ones identity in the 1920's?

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