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Part I
Cultural diversity will continue to be an active aspect of the human services profession. In Chapter 26 of the text, Table 26.1 breaks down “value emphasis†across four major cultural groups. Post how you feel the human services professional can broaden their skills to meet the needs of various cultural values. What are the challenges involved in achieving this goal? Support your discussion with a minimum of one scholarly, peer-reviewed source that was published within the last five years and cited according to APA guidelines.
Part II
Research can vary from highly sophisticated experimental studies to less rigorous short term investigations. Each research approach has advantages and disadvantages. Among the different paradigms you could use, two of the more common are the “positivist approach†and the “interpretive approachâ€. If you were interested in determining if the Canadian National Health Plan was “better†(better in terms of care, coverage, and choice of doctors) then the current United States Health Coverage Plan (Obama sponsored), which approach would you choose to make this determination? Provide a justification to your answer. Remember, your decision is about the research paradigm, and the subject focus (health care plans) provides the context. Select the responses of two classmates, comparing the position you take and the justification. If you agree in terms of the position, discuss any differences of opinion in terms of the justification.
Part III
The research format found in scholarly journal articles has purpose and direction. Chapters 2 and 4 in the text provide information as to the logic and makeup of a research effort. Parallel to the structure of the research format is the notion of the scientific method as a basic approach to solving problems. Your task is to analyze these two venues, identifying in what ways they complement each other, and how each venue is related to the other. You may want to access outside references regarding the concepts of research format and the scientific method.
Part IV
Chapter 28 presents historical challenges to creating “a sense of personal meaning and value in life†with the growth of technology. What additional supports/strategies might be used to complement using technology in the human services field? How can these services be used to enhance socialization?