Theory

on what the reward will be and what the consequence are. But for an offender/criminal the reward is much greater than the consequence and/or punishment. Their choice is called the Rational Choice Theory. They rationalize that the reason they commit…

Application of the Social Cognitive Theory on Child Obesity The social cognitive theory (SCT) developed by Albert Bandura emphasizes how cognitive, behavioral, personal, and environmental factors interact to determine motivation and behavior (Crothers, Hughes, & Morine, 2008). The SCT is composed of four methods of goal realization: self-observation, self-evaluation, self-reaction and self-efficacy (Crothers, Hughes, & Morine, 2008). These factors are constantly influencing each other and used…

interest is how individuals create, negotiate, modify, or refute meanings between themselves and others (Rohall, Milkie, & Lucas, 2014). Herbert Blumer, the theorist who coined the term “Symbolic Interactionism” established three premises of this theory. The first premise is that meanings emerge from social interaction. During social interaction we undergo a process of intersubjectivity – groups in society create subjective meanings and individuals within this same society internalize these…

paths and building on each other, impossible to rip apart completely, seemingly without one specific origin. Scholars and philosophers have theorized over this ‘origin’ in efforts of solving the problem it has resulted in. Marilyn Frye has created a theory, not of a single origin, but of how a combination of elements have created…

It is a fundamental human experience to long for interpersonal intimacy. Longing for interpersonal intimacy stays with all of us throughout life, starting from infancy (Fromm-Reichmann, 1959). Human phenomena evolve around interaction with others. People are influenced by the real or imagined interpersonal relationship and how others respond to them. Their motivation for seeking a connection with other is an important theme in social psychology (Leary, 2010). Maria makes efforts to maintain a…

The Correspondence Theory Over the last century, the world has become a place of everlasting technological advancement. The yearn for knowledge and advancements in academics has brought about an magnificent change in the world. Societies across the globe are rapidly changing and evolving due to new discoveries in the fields of knowledge, but many may ask the question: How can this knowledge be trusted? How is knowledge justified? Such questions bothered the intellectual minds of philosophers…

emotional interactions with each other this context, has been appealed to shape neurological, psychological and social development and have potential long-term effects on psychological and emotional functioning. Psychoanalytic developmental theory and attachment theory is initially described by Bowlby. John Bowlby noted that the close attachment relationship between responsive caregivers and infants from about 6 months to 2 years of age. The emotionally charged connection between caregiver and…

Comparison and Contrast of Leadership Theories Hersey and Blanchard’s Theory and Path-Goal Theory Yatin Patil University of Fredericton EMBA 7005 – Leadership Theory & Practice (C201710) Abstract This paper compares and contrasts the Hersey and Blanchard’s situational theory and Path-Goal theory. Hersey and Blanchard’s situational theory focuses on the interaction of the leader’s behaviour and follower readiness while Path-Goal theory focuses on motivation of the group by offering rewards,…

Bowlby (1951) saw attachment behaviour as an instinctive reaction. The infant will use social releasers, such as crying and smiling to seek proximity to the primary caregiver, to ensure survival in evolutionary times. The infant will use social releasers when proximity to the caregiver is threatened, such as by separation, insecurity or fear. Social releasers will stimulate caregiving in adults, so that care and responsiveness become determinant for attachment. A securely attached child will…

Nursing theory is an organized framework of concepts and purposes envisioned to guide the nursing practice. Nursing theories are imperative in nursing as they guide the practice, explain and describe nursing care and provide foundation for the clinical decision making. Nursing theory first developed in 1800s when there was a strong emphasis on nursing education took place. Florence nightingale is considered as the first nursing theorist. Her environment theory changed the concept of nursing…