The following sentence is a statement (true or false): 3 + 4 = 12.

Let:             p: The sun is a star.             q: The moon is a planet. Determine the truth value of the following statement. (p ∧ ∼q) ∨ ∼p

A day into the camping trip, it appeared evident to Harry and the other staff members that the way the youth were grouped in the canoes needed to be addressed.  It was important that the entire group reach its travel destinations every day, and the group was falling behind its schedule further each day.  Although the youth all claimed to be “expert” canoeists, canoes frequently traveled in circles, arguments between the young people in the same canoe erupted about who was working harder, and a couple of times a paddle ended up floating away from the canoe in the water.  Harry and his staff discussed alternatives based on their observations and knowledge of the youth’s histories.  While the youth were initially excited about the idea of canoeing, it was evident that their attitude could deteriorate if there was no intervention by the staff members.  Which of the following courses of action is the best?

The physician probably prescribed Ritalin for John, which he is taking currently, for which of the following reasons?

Chance’s family micro system could be said to contain which of the following components, consistent with the social ecology approach to understanding a child or youth within the context of their family? 

Instead of “running to the rescue,” what would be the most appropriate intervention that Mrs. Howard might be taught to do when Kent introduces a problem?

Following the team meeting, what would be the best way to deal with the conflict between Bev and Mrs. Howard?

CASE STUDY 5:  You are attending a picnic given by your best friend’s family.  In the course of the day you are introduced to her cousin, Charles, who is a lawyer for a big corporation.  In the conversation he asks where you work and you respond that you are a youth worker at Sunny Farms. He remarks, “You must be good at sports since I often see kids playing basketball when I drive by the agency.  It’s really good that these young people have such a nice place to stay.”

Given the cultural and economic background of these youth and their ages, the physical environment of the building appropriately meets their needs because:

Based on the information given above, which of the following responses would probably be most effective with Janice?