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    In Wright et al.’s (1996) experiments, three studies were conducted to test theory perseverance and the group discussion effect. Study 1 involved 274 college undergraduates who were randomly assigned to two conditions (positive or negative) with four levels (immediate, delayed, transcript, or group discussion judgment). The participants…

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    Hirschi's Control Theory

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    they learn why, they can potentially stop crime. This research has led to the development of many theories that each attempt to explain why crime is committed, including Hirschi’s…

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    Case Conceptualization 1 MRI Case Conceptualization Advanced Systemic Theories Mary and Jason have been divorced for three years and Mary is remarried. Jason and Mary have a child together and have decided to initiate post-relationship couple counseling to address their continued conflict and the parenting of their son. Both report their relationship began like many others with genuine love and concern but was rocky for the years following. Their arguments typically involved Mary complaining…

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    The Social Control Theory

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    study of the Social Control Theory, Josine Junger-Tas was able to use a sample of 75,000 to gain a better understanding. After much research, Josine was able to develop a more defined meaning of the concepts in Travis’s Hirschi’s theory. Such as the concept of attachment being only to significant others, commitment to the conventional subsystems, involvement in conventional activities and beliefs in the conventional norms (Junger-Tas 10). She developed a consensus of Hirschi’s theory after her…

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    Theory Of Span Of Control

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    Span of control is defined as the number of people that directly report to a manager (Organizational Size and Span of Control). Using the principle of span of control proposed by Gulick (1937), Urwick (1956), and Meier and Bohte (2000) developed the theory of span of control. (Span of Control and Public Organization) This theory states that there is a specific number where span of control reaches its maximum capacity to be effective, and if you add more to this, then that adds no…

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    Vibration Analysis of a Centrifugal Pump A.Naveen Varma1, K. Bala Bhaskar1, B. Sai Kumar1, G.Giridhar1, Vamsi Raja2, P.Phani Prasanthi3 1Research Scholars 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, P.V.S.I.T. Kanuru (A.P), India-520007 2Associate Manager, Kirloskar Brothers Limited, Pune, India. 3Assistant Professor 3Department of Mechanical Engineering, P.V.S.I.T. Kanuru (A.P), India-520007. ABSTRACT: Centrifugal pumps are among the more versatile and widely used products of rotating mechanical…

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    Social Control Theory

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    specific theories that have been found related in the relationship of dating violence. The first and main theory would be Banduras Social Learning Theory. This theory is used to explain the learned behavior of violence experienced in families, creating the infamous cycle of violence. This theory suggests that children learn through direct behavioral…

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    Gate Control Theory

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    by the brain) is not entirely dependent on physical injury (physical injury is defined as damage to the body). This essay will consider information relating to phantom pain, battlefield injuries and referred pain as well as discussing the gate pain theory put forward by Melzack and wells. The human body has two separate pain pathways, one of which is involved in pain perception while the other is not. The first pain pathway which is not involved in pain perception is known as the spinal reflex…

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    Self Control Theory

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    The root cause of self-control according to Gottfredson and Hirschi is traced to inadequate childrearing practices that begin soon after birth and can influence neural development. A parents involvement plays a huge role in the self-control theory. It is has been said that if a parent consistently does not acknowledge or is not present when a child displays inappropriate behavior, the child will grow up lacking self-control. Or if children do not have a close relationship with their parents, are…

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    Most social process theories explain criminal activity as a learned behavior from family and peers. There theories, as explained in Criminological Theory, “examine how individuals interact with other individuals and groups and how the learning takes place in these interactions leads to prosperity of criminal activity” (Tibbetts 2015). These theories are split into two main sections of learning theories and control theories. Learning theories are theories that tend to, “emphasize the social…

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