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Life Course Theory, 2005.
This paper discusses the sociological question of Life Course Theory in relation to the trial of O.J. Simpson.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 76.95
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In this paper, the writer describes that O.J. Simpson appears to provide a Life Course Theory assessment when describing the physical abuse that he allegedly had with his wife. The writer suggests that the changing life course of Simpson throughout his career in the highly physical and violent sport of football, may have been transferred onto his wife. In this manner, one may subjectively define Simpson's behaviors in violence as pathological and may have ultimately led to the murder of Nicole Simpson. The writer explains that this is how and why Life Course Theory may be applicable to the Simpson trial in this sociological scope.
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"The courtroom drama that was the O.J. Simpson case presents a case for a Life Course Theory, since Simpson had been abusive since early adulthood. In this manner, the course of Simpson's identity, if he were presumed guilty, would have been an association with his physical identity as a major football star. The constant state of physical and violent interaction with other men brought about changing affectations to Simpson, as he had abused his wife on repeated occasions before the Nicole's murder. In this manner, the related events of Simpson's violent and aggressive behaviors that involved his career, also applied in relation to the escalating violence that applied over a period of time toward his wife."
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Eric Erikson's Life Span Theory., 2002.
An examination of the Life Span Theory by Eric Erikson
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 64.95
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An analysis and evaluation of Eric Erikson's Life Span Theory.
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Life-Span Theory, 2004.
An overview of the Life-Span Theory of career development.
1,024 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 52.95
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The Life-Span Theory of career development, developed by D.E. Super in 1953, is a highly useful tool for understanding career choice and development across the lifespan. This paper begins by providing a summary of the theory and then looks at literature written about this theory, which presents its strengths and weaknesses.
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"A number of key figures helped to shape Super's Life-Span theory of career development. These included Hull, Thorndike, and Bandura, who helped to shape the major focus of the theory toward an understanding of the distinct life roles of the individual, and that personality and interests could change across the life span, rather than just the first few decades of life (Super, Savickas, and Super, 1996). The basic assumption that underlies Super's theory is that individuals change as they mature. Further, Super's theory is built on an understanding of self concept, which "develops through physical and mental growth, observations of work, identification with working adults, general environment, and general experiences" (Zunker, p. 30)."
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Maslow: His Life and His Theories, 2004.
The paper focuses on Maslow as a person and his theories.
1,582 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 80.95
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This paper discusses Maslow as a person and his life a minor emphasis on his theories. The writer provides an introduction to Maslow's life, accounting for each milestone and how it affected him. The writer presents his academic background. In this article, the writer examines how he came up with his theories and how they relate to society now and how they related then. The writer discusses the incentives to his theories. The writer further discusses some criticisms to his theories and looks at who were the critics. The writer questions if nature and nurture are relevant to his hierarchy of needs. The writer also discusses other theories of motivation and looks at if they agree with Maslow's theory.
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"Abraham Maslow was an American psychologist, best known for his contribution to theories of human motivation. Extremely influential in the development of the school of humanistic psychology much of Maslow's work remains important reading for contemporary psychologists. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the basic facts of Maslow's life and the essential theoretical concepts he contributed to the field of psychology. His theoretical views are also contrasted and compared to other theories and criticisms of ... "
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Life Cycle Development Theory, 2003.
A discussion of Erik Erikson's life cycle stage development theory.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper studies Erik Erikson's life cycle stage development theory. The paper applies the eights stages of Erikson's model to the life history of a retired 69-year-old male accountant.
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"My interpreter is named Don Weldon, a 69 year-old retired accountant who is divorced with one male son. Mr. Weldon worked for Penn State University for over thirty years and resides in State College Pennsylvania in the summers and Lakeland Florida in the winter..."
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Theory X and Theory Y, 2008.
An examination of Theory X and Theory Y discussed by Douglas McGregor and how they compare to the maturity / immaturity theory developed by Chris Argyris.
1,257 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 61.95
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This paper examines the Theory X and Theory Y that were proposed by Douglas McGregor in his book titled "The Human Side of Enterprise." The paper discusses the assumptions that the theories are based on and how they relate to the way that employees work in an organization. The paper then looks at the maturity / immaturity theory developed by Chris Argyris and how it differs from McGregor's theories.
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Maturity/Immaturity Theory
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"According to the content of the theory, 'the command and control environment is not effective because it relies on lower needs as levers of motivation, but in modern society those needs already are satisfied and thus no longer are motivators' (Leslie, 2001). In this regard, it is expected that the employees will develop their discomfort towards the work, and will be reluctant to accept any responsibility, and 'will have no interest in organizational goals, resist change'. This eventually proves the fact that the theory 'is a self-fulfilling prophecy' (Andrew, 2005). As per the content of the theory, work is taken as a medium responsible for the satisfaction of the lower requirements of the employees, whereas the leisure time is the source of satisfaction of higher needs, but 'it is in satisfying their higher needs that employees can be most productive' (Andrew, 2005)."
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World System Theory and Regime Theory, 2005.
An exploration of two systems theories (World System Theory and Regime Theory) within the discipline of global political economy.
2,290 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 16 sources, MLA, AU$ 101.95
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This paper deals with two system theories that attempt to explain how asymmetrical power relations in respect of economics, politics and society from the global organisation of nations and states. It includes a brief history of these system theories, their ontology and epistemology and an analysis of their critiques.
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"The idea of a systems approach to political economy originated in the natural sciences; the world is seen as a whole entity and in this respect it is a holistic view, i.e. the properties of a system cannot be determined or explained by the sum of its components alone. This is a departure from previous subjectivist theories that considered the objective sphere an unknown and/or an unknowable concept. "
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Chaos Theory, Complexity Theory and Health Services, 2005.
A discussion on "In Commentary: The Potential of Chaos Theory and Complexity Theory for Health Services Management", by Margaret Arndt and Barbara Bigelow.
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This paper examines Margaret Arndt and Barbara Bigelow's book which discusses the relevance and potential of the chaos and complexity theories in terms of improving health services management in the United States. It highlights that reevaluating professional knowledge and assumptions in a field as complex as health care can be unsettling, but it can also invigorating.
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"In "Commentary: The Potential of Chaos Theory and Complexity Theory for Health Services Management", Margaret Arndt and Barbara Bigelow examine the relevance and potential of these theories in terms of improving health services management in the United States. They emphasize that reevaluating professional knowledge and assumptions in a field as complex as health care can be unsettling, but it can also invigorating. Because of the potential benefits of such an approach, Arndt and Bigelow (2000) argue in their article that applying chaos theory and complexity theory to health services management is worthy of pursuit, despite potential controversy or disputes regarding the validity of this approach. Since America's health care system is plagued by inherent complexity and chaos, applying ..."
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Mcgregor's Theory X & Theory Y, 1990.
Origins of concepts, content, assumptions and impact on supervision in workplace.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 114.95
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"Theory X" and "Theory Y" are terms devised by sociologist Douglas McGregor, in the late 1950s, to describe two fundamentally contrasting theories towards the nature of work and human motivation. "Theory X" is the view that workers basically do not want to work, and will do anything to avoid it; the essential business of management is therefore to use a combination of threats and rewards to keep their workers at work. "Theory Y" is the view that work is in fact as natural to human behavior as play or rest; management can thus function best by harnessing this natural human tendency to make the workers' own work.motivations harmonize with the needs of the organization.
The following report is a survey of McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y: their origins, their content and assumptions, their origins and place in broader human psychology, and their effect.."
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Sociocultural Theory and Input and Interaction Theory, 2004.
Compares and contrasts the Russian psychologist Vygotsky?s 'Sociocultural Theory' with 'Input and Interaction Theory'.
2,642 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 17 sources, APA, AU$ 114.95
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This paper begins with a definition of both Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory and Input and Interaction Theory. The paper then goes on to note how the two theories differ and where they are similar in their approach, as well as how they are applied to everyday issues, such as teaching language.
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"Sociocultural theory was first conceived and developed by Russian psychologist Lev Semyonovich Vygotsky?s, (1896-1934). His most productive years were at the Institute of Psychology in Moscow (1924?34), where he expanded his ideas on cognitive development, particularly the relationship between language and thinking. His writings emphasized the roles of historical, cultural, and social factors in cognition and argued that language was the most important symbolic tool provided by society. His book, ?Thought and Language? is a classic text in psycholinguistics? theoretical contributions to the development of curricula and teaching strategies."
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Broad Nursing Theory and Mid-Range Theory, 2002.
Compares two different theories of nursing and argues that one of them is more conducive to experimentation and solid conclusions.
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This essay discusses broad nursing theory and mid-range theory. The specific theories that are used as examples are comfort theory (mid-range) and self care deficit theory (broad theory). The paper shows that both theories are constructive to nursing, but that mid-range theory allows experimentation and solid conclusions.
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Dependency Theory v. Modernization Theory, 2007.
A comparison of the modernization and dependency theories of under-development of third world countries.
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This paper compares and contrasts the modernization and dependency perspectives commonly raised when explaining third-world under-development. It assesses the strengths and weaknesses of each theoretical paradigm and aims to determine which of the two is more effective at illustrating why so much of the world continues to lag behind North America and Europe.
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"As one might expect, this theory is highly controversial - with apparent weaknesses and strengths. After all, it has now been decades since the fall of "old-fashioned" colonialism and one would think that Global South nations would have finally developed institutional and economic innovations capable of sustaining them and capable also of pushing them forward. Moreover, the supposed technological transfer from developed to developing nations would surely seem like a phenomenon capable of rescuing developing countries from their relative poverty. Seen in that light, the dependency theory may seem like so much "excuse-making" for incompetent and/or corrupt national regimes."
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Beginnings of Life on Early Earth, 2005.
A look at different life origin theories.
1,320 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper presents a brief overview of different theories of the origins of life on earth. The paper explains the naturalistic approach, the chemical evolution theory, and the comet theory. The paper also examines some of the weaknesses in these theories and concludes with the author's opinion that the comet theory is the most plausible theory for explaining the origins of life on earth.
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"Questions related to the origins of life on Earth have always been a cause for scientific investigation and suppositions. If we refer to the naturalistic approach, than the evolutionary process is a justified explanation of changes and transformations that have occurred. This is a theory that we can successfully apply to the appearance of life on Earth and to the chemical processes that have made it possible."
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Kubler-Ross Theory, 2002.
A study of the application of E. Kubler-Ross Theory to real life loss.
2,365 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 104.95
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This paper examines Elizabeth Kubler-Ross' theory that the process of loss and grief can be measured in seven distinct steps ? shock, denial, anger, negotiation, depression, acceptance, and hope. It explains that the stages may be in any order and can amount to any length of time to progress and advance to the next level; its significance is shown in the application of this theory to a real-life situation concerning the death of a loved one. In this paper, the theory is applied to a real-life tragedy experienced by the author.
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Definition of E. Kubler-Ross Theory
Stages of Bereavement in relation to Real Life Loss
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"Loss of a loved one through death is always a challenging concept in psychology to study. Many theorists have attempted to formulate a standard process of stages of grief. The most popular school of thought on this subject involves the E. Kubler-Ross theory. This paper endeavours to explore the stages of grief and loss that Elizabeth Kubler-Ross posits in her theory, and then demonstrates its application to the real life death of a loved one I encountered as a child. By supporting the E Kubler-Ross theory with empirical evidence, can one provide a true insight into the complicated progression of emotions and thinking the griever experiences when faced with the death of a loved one."
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The Life and Work of Herbert Blumer, 2002.
An overview of the life and theories of twentieth century sociologist, Herbert Blumer who maintained that human behavior is determined by social interaction.
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Herbert Blumer (1900-1987) was a pioneer in the field of sociology who was responsible for redefining the parameters of the inquiry process in the discipline. Central to his methodological approach was the conviction that all human behaviour - and, in particular, the field of sociological analysis - is determined by social interaction. Given that all human beings exist within a network of social interaction, Blumer argued that it is necessary for researchers to both interrogate their own position of study, as well as to obtain data by the study of the interactions of their subjects in real-world situations. In this context, as we shall see, the central focus of Blumer's life and work lay in both the theory and practice of industrialization.
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Theory Application, 2008.
An analysis of the application of the social constructionism theory, the labeling theory and the social exchange theory to the clients of the DePaul Family Services.
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This paper discusses how interactions with people, places and situations all leave their imprint on a person's way of being. The paper discusses whether a client's behavior is the result of the events occurred within his society, community and family or, if he is the intersection of the macro, mezzo and micro environments. It also discusses where personal characteristics intervene and impact of the resiliency and strengths of the individual. The paper focuses on the DePaul Family Services and analyzes their clients from three theoretical standpoints: the social constructionism theory, the labeling theory and the social exchange theory.
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Agency Description
Agency Client
Theory Application
Social Constructionism Theory
Labeling Theory
Social Exchange Theory
Conclusions
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"Resiliency, in the general meaning of finding the strength to pick up the pieces and carry on, is vital for the success of the DePaul clients. The area in which the social organization activates is extremely tough and challenging and it often offers more disappointments than actual successes. The social workers in the organization are constantly faced with refusal and a generally negative outcome. But they know not to give up, for the beneficial result of these humanitarian actions resides in persistency. It is impossible to teach and integrate a child with mental disabilities from the first day of program implementation. But with persistence, the results will show in time. Character strength and resiliency is also a must for the client and his family. Parents and other close family members generally find it hard to accept that their child is mentally challenged and when they do seem to find a solution in the DePaul services, they soon come to expect a miracle. And when this miracle does not happen, they often feel frustrated and tend to take it out on the representatives of DePaul and its social workers. But the employees at the organization and the family members only represent the close environment of the client's and their being resilient is required in order to support the client. He is the one that must truly be resilient and strong to make sure the treatments take effect. This is one more proof that the microenvironment directly impacts the behaviour of the client."
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