InstructionsStratification Playspent Writing AssignmentThis Topic has focused on systems of stratification and how it affects the class structure. In this assignment, you will play an online game, Spent, that simulates living in poverty and answer questions about the experience. Many Americans face severe hardship at the bottom of the income ladder. They encounter low-wage jobs, high rents, poor nutrition, lack of access to health care, and other challenges. Play the game Spent at Play Spent to see how long you survive on the proceeds of a low-wage job. How soon will your expenses exceed your income? Spent will ask you to make a series of decisions and report the consequences back to you.Play this game at least two times and answer the following questions in a writing assignment:What strategies did you make your money last through the month?How did you feel as you followed your strategy? For example, did denying a request for help from a family member feel like the right thing to do? Did going to work even though your child was sick seem like the best choice that you had?What lessons did you derive from this exercise about living on the income earned from a low-wage job?Discuss your thoughts on how poverty is officially measured in the United States. Are you critical, or do you think it is accurate because it has been used since the 1960's.In explaining stratification and poverty in the United States, which view, functionalist or conflict, makes more sense to you? Why?Remember for each writing assignment students are expected to support their responses to the questions posed by applying course material and additional, external research. It is important that you include proper documentation of this research in each and every assignment. This means you need to include in-text citations and a references page that meet ASA guidelines for EVERY assignment. This is reflected in the grading rubric. The links provided in the Course Overview, among other things, will provide you with information about these guidelines (see the Purdue Owl Lab or Quick Tips of ASA style for the most comprehensive listing of ASA style guidelines). FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN POINT(S) DEDUCTION IN YOUR GRADE.the format is SAS

Because we work with people, we will often see our clients experience various emotions. One of the most challenging may be dealing with an angry client. Because we are insightful, we realize that anger is a secondary emotion, a response to hurt, or some other more complicated emotion. It is our job to help our clients understand why they are angry and move towards creating solutions. In this assignment, you will practice disarming anger and create a visual to keep for future reference. Instructions: Formulate six reasons why a client might be angry or upset. For each reason, create an “I message” to respond to their situation. For example, a client might be angry because they do not understand what is expected of them.  Reflect on working with challenging or emotional clients. Explain the importance of disarming anger Discuss the importance of understanding clients’ behaviors. What are some internal and external reasons for behavior? Choose three and explain. What are two strategies you might use when disarming anger or when working with a challenging client? Identify any potential mistakes you can make when disarming angry clients. Create an original visual that will remind you the steps to use an “I message” or disarm anger. Your visual must include both visual and written reminders. It should be an original creation and any graphics or included text if not original must be cited. You may create a graphic organizer, meme, learning map, sequence chart, timeline, start organizer etc. A google search of visual organizers will yield many options.

Evolution of Counterterrorism StrategiesSince the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the U.S. government has struggled to develop a comprehensive counterterrorism strategy – one that balances diplomatic, informational, military, and economic approaches. Prior to these terrorist attacks, U.S. counterterrorism strategies were nearly non-existent. Terrorist were treated as criminals and law enforcement agencies were in control. Since 9/11 and in recognition of the growing threat of terrorism, the U.S. has increased combating efforts through changes in their counterterrorism strategies.To prepare for this Discussion:Review Chapter 8 in the course text Introduction to Homeland Security and the excerpt "Counterterrorism" from the Encyclopedia of United States National Security. Focus on how U.S. counterterrorism strategies have evolved since 9/11.Review the online articles "Targeted killing in U.S. Counterterrorism strategy and law" and "National Strategy for Combating Terrorism." Reflect on contemporary counterterrorism strategies.Review the NPR podcast "Calls renewed for better U.S. counterterrorism strategies" and the article "US Counter-Terrorism Options: A Taxonomy." Consider the effectiveness of historical and contemporary counterterrorism strategies and how ineffective strategies might be improved.Reflect on your thoughts as to whether or not the evolution of U.S. counterterrorism strategies has increased the effectiveness of U.S. counterterrorism efforts and why or why not.Think about how historical counterterrorism strategies have influenced contemporary counterterrorism strategies.Reflect on the extent to which contemporary counterterrorism strategies are effective and why or why not.With these thoughts in mind:Post by Day 3 an explanation of how U.S. counterterrorism strategies have evolved since 9/11. Then explain how historical counterterrorism strategies have influenced contemporary counterterrorism strategies. Be specific and use examples to illustrate your explanation. Finally explain the extent to which contemporary counterterrorism strategies are effective and why or why not. Again, be specific and use examples to illustrate your explanation.