of demarcating science. However, if I were to create a criterion of my own, a theory can be scientific if it fulfills three conditions. Firstly, the auxiliary hypotheses involved in the testing of any theory should be independently testable themselves. In this case, if new questions arise from an accepted theory, these questions must be testable and falsifiable. Second, scientific practices are unified wholes, so a theory – if it is scientific – could be applied not only to some selected…
The scientific method of inquiry has five main steps that include, stating the problem, formulating the hypothesis, collecting the data by observing and experimenting, interpreting these data, and drawing conclusions (NSRL Rochester, 2015). In the criminal justice field it would generally commence as an inductive process and cases are used to illustrate the application of the scientific method to criminal investigation (Osterburg, 1981). The scientific method can be applied to criminal justice…
The Primary theory is a concept that explains how people respond after being exposed to messages that trigger or activate thoughts previously stored in the mind. The theory further explains that when an individual is exposed to that intermediate message, they will think about the content related thoughts that have been stimulated as a result of the exposure. The theory is used to evaluate how much the media affects people. Today the world is greatly influenced by the media, its effects are very…
As social workers, the theories we use, alongside our inherent beliefs, influence how we define our clients, their individual situations, as well as the interventions we decide to implement (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). According to Robbins et al. (2012), it is essential to be aware that theories are framed in a social, cultural, and historical perspective. However, theories are necessary in social work practice to assist in client assessment and understanding human behavior. Through…
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The theory I thought was best to do this paper on was the Expectancy Violation Theory created by Judee K. Burgoon. Before I continue speaking on behalf of this theory, I it would be best that I gave a little background information on Judee K. Burgoon. She is currently working at the University of Arizona as a professor of Communication, Family Studies and Human Development. She has also both written or edited 13 books and monographs. She is also accredited with developing a few communication…
Many counselors and therapists rely on counseling theory throughout the process of assisting their clients with coping with life’s issues, understanding their circumstances, and making informed decisions. Counseling has proven to be an effective tool used by psychologists since it gained recognition in the 1950s (Strong, Welsh, Corcoran, & Hoyt, 1992). Counseling is considered to be beneficial because it “works through a safe and trusting relationship” (Redekop, Luke, & Malone, 2017, p. 106).…
1. Describe two scientific theories relating to the evolution of the chemicals of life A scientific theory is an explanation based on observations, reasoning and experimentations, especially one that has been tested and confirmed as a general principle helping to understand, explain and predict natural phenomena. A scientific theory must be based on careful and rational examinations of the facts. There are 5 major theories that account to the evolution and origins of chemicals of life. However…
Ames Room Just imagine looking through a peephole and seeing two contradictory images; one is gigantic and the other tiny. But how can that be if it’s the same room? The answer to this question is the Ames room. The Ames room is a deformed room used to create an optical illusion of relative sizes; the size of the person depended on where the person was standing. To understand the Ames room, people need to know the history behind it, how it works, and the psychology involved. To start things…
there are more than just one category of reality TV, with some testing the abilities of the human body through shows like American Ninja Warrior as well as reality shows that enforce people to live together and cause drama on camera, an example being Big Brother. Reality television is a huge genre that contains hundreds of different ideas and focuses that cannot really be described by a definition. These categories of reality all have different premises yet essentially scrutinize participants as…