Observable

It’s no question that any good scientific theory must adequately explain and predict an observation, however, there is much controversy regarding the attitudes taken towards these theories (DeWitt 71). There are two types of people in the world: realists and instrumentalists, or anti-realists. Realits believe that in order for a theory to be acceptable, it must also “reflect the way things really are,” which is clearly the intuitive way to go (DeWitt 73). The sole aim for realists is to give a…

These early conceptions of learning and problem solving described the observable characteristics of the process and did not seek to elaborate on the cognitive mechanisms of the subject (Gagné ,Yekovich & Yekovich ,1993). 2.5.2 Cognitive Learning Theory The cognitive learning theory is a prominent school of thought that appeared…

major positions in the philosophy of the mind which many consider to be plausible. These positions are that of Behaviorism and Functionalism. Many feel that these two are plausible in that they are two sides of the same coin in that one relies on observable behaviors to describe actions but the other relies on mental states as causal roles for other mental states and actions. I chose these two as the most plausible because I feel that they could both be very plausible ways to look at and explain…

Specific strategy and Response Hierarchy Jeb Jeb’s observable behaviours are escalating in his attempts to find gratification and the challenge is, assisting Jeb to discover the relationship between the casual sequence of his behaviour and an alternative way for him to meet that need without resorting to inappropriate behaviour (Visser, 2005). Discussion with Jeb may highlight the need for further assessment from the Learning Support team as his inappropriate behaviour may be masking academic…

Justifying belief and what is knowledge’s nature and scope is well defined by the philosophical stance of “naturalized epistemology” in that knowledge comes from the empirical sciences though it’s application of theory, methods and results. Knowledge comes from proving things. This is different from the classical foundationalism which asserts the need to basic belief from which other beliefs can be built on. This essay will discuss the distinctiveness of naturalized epistemology, then how it…

Evolution as a Lesson According to Dennis O’Neill, biological evolution can be defined as, “genetic change in a population from one generation to another” (“Early theories…”, n.d.). Contrary to what some may believe or have been taught, biological evolution and evolutionary theory do not suggest that humans come from monkeys. Rather, they suggest that organisms share a common ancestor somewhere down the line, and that that common ancestor can be held accountable for similar traits among…

The Dual Multiplex of the Divided Line Argument, in the conversational Platonic sense, is one possible way to come to accurate conclusions. In an argument, two or more opposing sides all present their evidence, and, upon deliberation, all sides come to a unanimous conclusion, which forms a thesis. In when more evidence is brought forward, the thesis is compared to the antithesis, and synthesis occurs through which a new, more refined thesis is created. In Plato’s Republic, this dialectical…

It focuses only on the relation between observable behavior and environmental events or stimuli. Some researchers like Thorndike and other associationists, studied responses that were voluntary (although perhaps lacking any conscious thought, as in Thorndike’s work).Some researchers also studied…

Bernard Mandeville states every person is selfish. What motivates each person’s selfish behavior, in Mandeville 's ' view is self-love. Mandeville states, each person 's loves themselves and each person is only after their own self-interest. For this reason, Mandeville states and explains each persons’ contents of self-interest include as, A) in acquiring wealth and status, B) in enjoying life and not suffering, C) in upholding themselves to higher standard and 4) in seeking praise. As a result,…

Science is a field of study to which we hear endless talk of. From news headlines to magazine covers, it has become an incremental part of society. In Lewis Wolpert’s book, The Unnatural Nature of Science, he attempts to shed light on key aspects of science. These include science’s fundamental characteristics, as well as how science differs from other studies such as art, technology, philosophy, and religion. He invokes thought into questions such as how scientists agree or disagree with…