The debate between E.H. Carr and G.R. Elton signifies the conflict between the “Old School” of historical studies and the Revisionist model. Carr proposes that there exists within historical studies the need for interpretation, and that there is no such thing as a universalized “truth” or “fact”. This is evocative of the Postmodernist phenomenon to critique and rethink approaches to history, which I will discuss later in this paper. Elton, on the other hand, emphasizes the universal “truth”…
His theory was based on the concept of Apeiron. Anexmander described this as something that is everything and nothing at the same time; it is infinite and finite. Though this is a hard concept to understand, he believes the universe was created by something completely unattainable, something that cannot be defined by shape, size, color, odor, or any factor that is imaginable to the human. Given all of the theories I have researched, this one made the most sense…
In this theory, Sherif explores how intergroup conflict as a result for competition for resources, impacts on workforce diversity. The principle conceptualization of this theory assumes that people are likely to be in conflict either individually or within the context of a group, when in competition for limited resources. Unlike other psychological and cognitive theories that explain individual and organizational behavior, the realist conflict theory does to rely on the structure…
Do No Harm Freud has made valuable contributions to the field of psychology; however, much of what Freud has said about complexes and stages have been called into question because they lack empirical support. Furthermore, Freud’s theories tend to have a fairly sexist bias. The idea that people seek a “father figure” is yet another example of Freud’s bias. The idea that God is an illusion and that religion is a neurosis is less based on empirical evidence than it is on personal perspectives and…
“Trauma Theory” and “Cultivation Theory.” The applied reading is titled “Postcolonialism and Narrative.” There will be a comparison of the similarities and the common ideas between the three pieces, as well as an example the phenomenon, discussed in the context of everyday life. The real life example will bring all of the readings together in way that helps better explain the deeper meaning of the readings. The first theoretical reading will be outlined in the following section. “Trauma…
Numerous theories have been propounded to analyze developmental changes through stages in life from birth to old age. These theories vary in assumptions in each theoretical perspective. In analyzing Jessica’s case it has become clear that she is having low self-esteem because of negative thoughts and feelings about herself. In addition to that, she is struggling with eating disorder and going through emotion stress because of pressure at home. As a social worker, it is my conviction that this…
Unlike scientific theories, which usually states that the world came into existence randomly, the Bible gives the reader an illustration of how the world came to be. The Bible says, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1.1). Christians do not believe…
This theory says that children are bodies born without knowledge and a mind of their own. This is critiqued because the central tenets all conclude that children are their own beings with their own thought process. It is not accurate to say that children are waiting for influence because they are still people with their own will. The second critique that goes along with this theory is that children and childhood are seen as the same thing. This…
Comfort Theory, developed by Katharine Kolcaba, proclaims that providing comfort interventions a holistic approach can lead to positive outcomes, health seeking behaviors, and improved health-care delivery system. Comfort can be difficult to define and subjective to every person. However, Kolbaca used other theories to propose three types of comfort: relief, ease, and transcendence. Relief comes when a specific comfort is met, while ease is a state of calm or contentment. Transcendence occurs…
In science, experimentation has boundaries in which scientists should not break. Many people believe that scientific experimentation should remain within boundaries, not allowing experimentation with human life and the processes controlled by nature. The idea of “playing God” in science causes controversy in society, which consists of attempting to alter the nature of life and events through science. In literature, authors use the characters and plot to allow the reader to make conclusions about…