Sister Wives1

\”Sister Wives\” is a reality show which debuted on The Learning Channel in 2010. It is about a polygamous family, the Browns, who live in Utah. The Browns are now being investigated by the Utah Attorney Generals Office for committing a felony (polygamy is a felony in most states, including Utah).

This block\’s activity has three parts:

1. Watch the NBC \”Today\” show\’s segment on the Brown family and the investigation at http://www.today.com/id/39418047/ns/today-today_entertainment/t/sister-wives-family-investigated-bigamy/#.VV_tKE9Viko.

If you prefer, a transcript of the clip can be found at the same link. Simply scroll past the video to the bottom half of the screen.

2. Decide which of the three theoretical paradigms (functionalism, conflict, or symbolic interactionism) best explains the situation in Utah.

3. Explain to me why you chose that particular paradigm. If you choose the functionalist perspective, be sure to address the purpose of the event. If you choose the conflict perspective, be sure to identify the conflicting groups and the resource over which they are fighting. If you choose the symbolic interactionist perspective, identify some of the symbols used in the event and explain what those symbols represent.

Once an assignment has been submitted to me, it can not be retrieved and changed (even though the screen says \”edit my submission\”). Make sure that the answer is in final form before submitting. My recommendation is that you work on the answer in your word processor. When you have finished and are ready to submit it, see directions under \”How To\” in first block. Be sure to follow all 8 steps.

In a minimum of 250 words, post to the your response to the following:Through , respond to at least two of your classmates\’ posts.

Assignment 1: Cybercrimes and FraudUsing the Internet can simplify activities such as online banking, e-mail, and online bill payments. However, increased use of the Internet has led many cybercriminals to capitalize on the frequent use of online services and find ways to swindle and exploit innocent consumers.Submission Details:By , in a minimum of 250 words, post to the  your response to the following:Through , respond to at least two of your classmates\’ posts. While responding, draw comparisons between the examples you provided and the examples submitted by your classmates and provide a rationale for the comparisons.Discussion Grading Criteria and RubricAll discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. This assignment is worth 40 points. Download the discussion rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which the student addresses the following three (3) items using headers to separate each response:In your research, you cannot use Wikipedia, online dictionaries, Spark-notes, Cliff-notes, or any other Website do that do not qualify as an academic resource.

Due Week 10 and worth 225 points Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which the student addresses the following three (3) items using headers to separate each response:In your research, you cannot use Wikipedia, online dictionaries, Spark-notes, Cliff-notes, or any other Website do that do not qualify as an academic resource.

Any topic (writer\’s choice)

Response to the paragraph with own opinion The initiation of the OT process at Psychiatric Hospital happens when patients come in the Emergency Room. Most of the time we do not have beds open (25 beds on the unit) right away so patients are placed in a Psych Emergency Room area. They are placed there so they have supervision. Many on of the patients come to hospital involuntary. Many patients either come in because a neighbor or family member called 911. Most of the time it is due to psychosis, attempted suicide, or a manic outburst. If the patients were not brought into the ER with police charges they usually sign a voluntary commitment form to be transferred to the Psychiatric Hospital. There are sometimes where patients refuse to sign the form and are involuntary and there has to be a court hearing, to mandate the stay.
Since the hospital is connected the OT can accesses all of the hospital notes such as the technicians, nurses, doctors, etc. The evaluation process usually starts with a general doctor then either a Psychiatrist or an APRN that specializes in psychology when first admitted to the ER. Once they are placed on a Psychiatric unit the Social worker does the initial evaluation followed by one of the three units psychiatrist. After that, the OT does her evaluation. During the OT evaluation depending on the patients ability basic questions are addressed like can they take care of themselves, where do they live, do they know why they are here, etc. Many time patients are not able to respond, can respond a little or, talk without answering the questions. If needed evaluation notes can be filled out using the other teams input in the beginning and can be readdressed in progress notes, which happens weekly.
The unit is the older adult population, 50+, acute care. The OT evaluates all of the patients. After evaluating the patients they are placed into group 1, 2,or 3. If a patient is confined to their bed, highly liable, or experiencing an extreme episode of depression or mania they are 1:1. The OTs groups are at 11 am and 2 pm. Patients are not forced to go but most attend the group they are scheduled to go to. If they do not go at all that week the OT will then do at least one 1:1 session. The rest of the time is used to do evaluations, 1:1 sessions, progress notes, and team meetings.
The OT also does follow up D/C phone calls, order activity/leisure supplies, complete educational packets for patients, attend rounds, order durable equipment/ adaptive equipment. The OT also uses the ACL and KELS in order to assess the patient but not during the initial evaluation. Also, any time a patient needs something or assistance the OT will help.
Patients usually stay 1 -2 weeks but some patients stay longer. Patient duration depends on several things such as how well they are progressing, insurance, and if the social worker is able to set up appropriate outpatient care that is individualistic to each client.