Who should provide aid (such as housing) to people who have been devastated by a major natural or man-made disaster? The federal government, the local government, private organizations, or the victims themselves? Why?

Please use 3 of Elements of critical thinking from Holistic Critical Thinking Scoring Rubric (Facione & Gittens, 2016) to support your rationale/argument:

Accurately interprets evidence, statements, graphics,questions, etc

Identifies the salient arguments’(reasons and claims) pros and cons.

Thoughtfully analyzes and evaluates major alternative points of view.

Draws warranted, judicious, non-fallacious conclusions

Justifies key results and procedures, explains assumptions and reasons.

Fair-mindedly follows where evidence and reasons lead.

Who is the most powerful person in the U.S.? Discuss the difference of the power, role, and influence of the President compared to the Speaker of the House, the Senate Majority Leader and other positions of power in the U.S. today. What are the more important constraints or limits on the President's power? Should the President "represent" the American people or "lead" them?

What type of characteristics make the indigenous environments more vulnerable to the attacks of invasive species and which laws are their to protect them form invasion?

1. What are the eight steps to inclusion? Explain each step in more detail, specifically outlining what each step is supposed to do.

2. Do you believe this eight-step plan would work? Why or Why not?

What is the role and influence of the news media in American politics? What is "setting the agenda"? What are the differences between print and broadcast news? Give an example of the effect of the news media on American politics.

DuBois claims that Washington... A. Will use Tuskegee Institute to become rich B. Has a program that contradicts itself in three distinct ways C. Is being manipulated by powerful Northerners and Southerner who seek to confine African Americans to low-level jobs serving whites D. Has the uncritical support of most educated black leaders

Think about your own life and any changes that may have started to occur since adulthood. Provide a detailed, real-life example for each key feature of the model.

1.Multidirectional:

2. plasticity

3.historical context:

4. multiple causation:

What is infant attachment, and what factors influence it??

Describe four ways in which adult thinking differs from adolescent thinking. Don't make this up - find it in the text. Give specific examples to show that you understand each of them

How does the nervous system process visual information??

What are the factors responsible for tides? Describe the conditions that lead to neap and spring tides

Nadine has been dating Jim for eight years. They began dating in college and Nadine reports that she remained supportive of Jim throughout his years in medical school and residency as a doctor. Nadine reports that it has not always been easy for her as she often will feel neglected by Jim due to his busy schedule, though she has never communicated these feelings to Jim, since she does not want to appear “selfish” or “nagging” and she does not want to be a cause of further stress in his life. Nadine was recently diagnosed with kidney disease, which has created a considerable amount of stress in her personal and professional life. She reports that her graduate school program was not understanding of her need to miss classes due to multiple doctor appointments. Furthermore, she was not able to request a medical leave from her program, which ultimately led to her having to leave her graduate program due to her medical issues. Nadine reports that while she has discussed these current stressors with Jim, he does not always appear to understand the loss she is feeling. She reports that Jim will tell her that she should seek legal action against her school and that she should not be so passive. Nadine reports that Jim is often dismissive regarding the severity of her condition, noting that she will be fine. Nadine expresses a desire for Jim to accompany her on doctor appointments, however she will not ask him as he has repeatedly mentioned how busy he is and how little time he has for himself outside of work. Nadine reports that she will often cry to herself every day due to the fear she has regarding her health condition as well as her feelings of failure that she was not able to complete her studies due to becoming sick. Nadine has expressed that she would like to have Jim join a session in order to help her communicate what she has been feeling, as well as address the continued detachment she reports within their relationship. Jim has thus far not agreed to join Nadine in therapy, reporting that his schedule does not make it possible and he does not believe that therapy is necessary to address the issues within their relationship, but rather that it is Nadine’s passivity which is causing her unhappiness.

Within the Experiential Approach, there are four different styles of communicators in relationships (placter, blamer, super-reasonable, irrelevant) Which style of communication is Nadine often using in her relationships. Which style of communicator is Jim? (Provide examples and rationale to back up your answer).

Nadine has been dating Jim for eight years. They began dating in college and Nadine reports that she remained supportive of Jim throughout his years in medical school and residency as a doctor. Nadine reports that it has not always been easy for her as she often will feel neglected by Jim due to his busy schedule, though she has never communicated these feelings to Jim, since she does not want to appear “selfish” or “nagging” and she does not want to be a cause of further stress in his life. Nadine was recently diagnosed with kidney disease, which has created a considerable amount of stress in her personal and professional life. She reports that her graduate school program was not understanding of her need to miss classes due to multiple doctor appointments. Furthermore, she was not able to request a medical leave from her program, which ultimately led to her having to leave her graduate program due to her medical issues. Nadine reports that while she has discussed these current stressors with Jim, he does not always appear to understand the loss she is feeling. She reports that Jim will tell her that she should seek legal action against her school and that she should not be so passive. Nadine reports that Jim is often dismissive regarding the severity of her condition, noting that she will be fine. Nadine expresses a desire for Jim to accompany her on doctor appointments, however she will not ask him as he has repeatedly mentioned how busy he is and how little time he has for himself outside of work. Nadine reports that she will often cry to herself every day due to the fear she has regarding her health condition as well as her feelings of failure that she was not able to complete her studies due to becoming sick. Nadine has expressed that she would like to have Jim join a session in order to help her communicate what she has been feeling, as well as address the continued detachment she reports within their relationship. Jim has thus far not agreed to join Nadine in therapy, reporting that his schedule does not make it possible and he does not believe that therapy is necessary to address the issues within their relationship, but rather that it is Nadine’s passivity which is causing her unhappiness.

1. What are some negative automatic thoughts that you identify Nadine to have? What are negative automatic thoughts that you identify Jim is having? Describe cognitive behavioral techniques that you would use with this couple?

2. Do you believe that Jim and Nadine will be able to work through their conflict? If yes, what are the indicators that this couple has a chance to solve their problems? If no, what are the indicators that this relationship is headed toward the end?

What is intrinsic and extrinsic motivation? when should you give reward and praises to children and when should you not? should you give reward or praises to encourage intrinsic motivation? why?

International Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour

What is stereotyping? In what ways do you think people might stereotype “you”? Give a few examples.