There are a number of reasons that may play into reasons as to why an individual would want join a gang. Both social control theories and subcultural theories offer different ideas and perspectives. It may be for security, acceptance, unity or even a way to rebel against to the real issue. It’s a method of trying to control a certain situation or circumstance. Social control theory looks at different ways and ideas that influence an individual’s behavior in order to get them to obey a set of rules or ideals set forth by society.…
Cultural differences can account the difference in values the people uphold, which makes way for their fundamental standard on what is wrong or what right, what is good and what is bad, or even what is civil and what is…
. The three main sociological perspective are: Structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. Structural functionalism (Macro) is based largely on the works of George Herbert. According to functionalism, society is a system of interconnected parts that work together to maintain a state of balance and social equilibrium. Conflict theory (Macro) is a theory propounded by Karl Marx that claims society is in a state of consistent conflict due to competition for limited sources.…
Florida SouthWestern State College has established five general education competencies to help their students thrive in their academic courses. These general competencies are Communications (COM), Critical Thinking (CT), Technology/Information Management (TIM), Global-sociocultural responsibility (GSR) and Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning (QR). The two competencies I believe will have the most significant impact on both my education and future are global socio-cultural responsibility and scientific and quantitative reasoning. In today’s world, society is expanding rapidly.…
To life’s most interesting questions, there are many times no definite answers. In short, the best answer, sometimes, to yes or no problems is, in truth, sometimes. [[In texts that I read in my #1 New York Times Bestseller Springboard textbook (ten fidget spinners out of eight) conjoin to formulate the idea that individualism and personality, when combined with aspects of culture, influence a one’s perception of his/her surrounding environment.]] In “Where World’s Collide”, by Pico Iyer, culture is represented as something unique to everyone, similar to a scar that causes discomfort when outsiders view it. Additionally, culture seems to be the only force in work on peoples’ perceptions as they arrive, for the first time, in America via an airport.…
Smith, Stephanie 06/15/2017 Comprehensive Exams: Theory Question __1__ Nature versus Nurture There has been a debate that has long been discussed between social theorist and criminologist. That discussion focuses on whether a person is born with traits that make them commit criminal acts or has nature, the environment, caused the person to become a criminal. This debate is about nature (genetic factors) versus nurture (social learning) and its focus on an individual’s choices they make in their life, either good or bad.…
1. Psychological abnormality may include deviance, distress, dysfunction, and danger. First, explain what these terms mean regarding psychological abnormality. Second, provide an example of behaviors that would meet the criteria for each of the 4Ds. The 4 D’s define abnormal behavior as such: Deviance is a thought, action, or behavior that is considered unacceptable to society.…
According to National Alliance on Mental Illness (2016), 1 in every 5 adults experience a mental health condition. In order to explain the abnormalities and mental health conditions, psychologists use models, or paradigms (Comer, 2014, pg. 48). There are many paradigms and viewpoints to explain such behavior such as psychodynamic, sociocultural, biological, and humanistic. Specifically, the two models that are the most important to look at would the biological and humanistic perspectives. Biological theorists, over many years, have shown some of the strongest evidence against abnormal behavior, whereas the humanistic theorists have some of the weakest.…
1. Psychiatric diagnoses can also be seen as universalistic phenomenon spread worldwide, with major disorders present in most cultures (Escobar & Vega, 2006). Hmmm…. Correct me if I’m misunderstand what the Escobar is arguing in regards to the universalism of major diagnostic disorders and the clinical approach should be taken in the evaluation and assessment of cultural diverse population (cultural ethnic minority, women, LBGT, teens). The Escobar article argues that major psychiatric disorders are universal because they have core symptoms that cluster traits that are specific to underlying mental disorders.…
Chapter 1: Define the seven major perspectives in psychology and describe how each may explain how a person may develop depression. In psychology there is seven major perspectives or as some call them, approaches. These approaches as a whole represents and defines psychology.…
It is a personal belief that liberal arts education can prevent the pathology of sociocentric thinking by challenge people to seek the truth for themselfs. After taking a philosophy class from a small community class is when I got my first “lightbulb” moment. The discussion at some point was about "God" and how do we know there is one. Well, needless to say there was some sococentric thiking, but he challenged me to think for myself and not go alone with the group. Therefore, so far in college, taking liberal arts classes has personally prevented the pathology of sociocentric at least in three specific courses.…
1. When defining psychological disorder we have to question what exactly do we mean by psychological disorder. I considered the definition presented in an article by Psychology Today. They say the definition was released by DSM-5 it states, “A mental disorder is a syndrome characterized by clinically significant disturbances in an individual’s cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior that reflects a dysfunction in the psychological, biological, or developmental process underlying mental functioning”. According to class notes and discussions, abnormality, according to the consensus has not definition, but there are some clear elements. I think the main focus to acquire when attempting to comprehend a psychological disorder, is to consider…
Individuals belong to certain community, so they learn ways to adopt the world around them from their community. Therefore, their cultural norms and standards influence all aspects of their life, including health and illnesses. For example of some of the things that shape people’s cultural structure include, economics education, culture and religion. These statements in mind, the impact on their belief…
In society we follow Norms which are rules that people of a society follow. Norms can change depending on different cultures , or what part of the world you live in. There are numbers of norms that we follow, some norms we tend to pick up on, so Norms we don’t. I have chosen a very specific norm to and break it and see how people around me will react. The norm I broke was facing the right was when on an elevator.…
Sociocultural theory has made a great impact on the learning and teaching process. Vygotsky’s theory advocates that learning is a process where participation in socially mediated activities is essential. This theory argues that social interaction precedes development, consciousness and cognition are the end product of socialization and social behavior. Vygotsky’s theory is one of the foundations of constructivism. (Vygotsky, 1978)…