Aristotle’s theory of the Tragic Hero: “A man doesn’t become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall” Tragic hero’s who fit under Aristotle’s depiction are known as ‘Aristotelian Tragic Hero’s’ and possess five specific characteristics; 1) A flaw or error of judgment (also known as ‘hamartia’ which is a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine) 2) A reversal of fortune due to the error of judgment (also known as ‘peripeteia’‚ which is a sudden reversal of fortune
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Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development Jean Piaget • Swiss psychologist who studied cognitive development • Felt that younger children think differently than older children and adults • Developed the most influential theory of intellectual development How do children learn? • According to Piaget‚ children actively construct knowledge as they manipulate and explore their world – Use and form SCHEMAS through a process of Adaptation and Organization – SCHEMA: an organized way of making sense of
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Nathaniel Intimacy vs. Isolation (young adulthood) Occurring in Young adulthood‚ we begin to share ourselves more intimately with others. We explore relationships leading toward longer term commitments with someone other than a family member. Successful completion can lead to comfortable relationships and a sense of commitment‚ safety‚ and care within a relationship. Avoiding intimacy‚ fearing commitment and relationships can lead to isolation‚ loneliness‚ and sometimes depression. Ego Development
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Attachment Theory Bowlby’s description for attachment theory as a means for significant affectionate attachment bonds‚ created between people‚ where many types of emotional distress and personal diagnoses can be formed when this bond is lacking and/or separation is present or loss occurs (Berry & Danquah‚ 2015; Bowlby‚ 1977). This significance is developed from infancy between infants and their primary caregivers. This time period and proper attachment is pivotal in the development of a person’s
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Memories of the first stage of Erikson’s psychosocial development are nearly impossible for people to remember‚ for it is experienced from birth to approximately twelve to eighteen months. Even though we fail to explicitly remember it‚ the issue of trust is the first important developmental crisis that we all face as a newborn‚ for an infant relies on its caregivers for basic survival (Swartwood‚ 2012‚ p. 83). Children who grow up receiving reliable and fairly consistent care will typically end
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which presented a problem with the theory. There was thought to be a problem with the description of the movement being “slow and gradual”. According to scientists and geologists the movement would have been performed at a rapid speed. A physicist then predicted where the evidence for this rapid movement could be found and it was later proved that the argument against the theory was correct. The biblical view of plate tectonics conveys an argument against this theory as in Genesis it states that the
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‘significant others’ on their lives in the context of developmental psychology and attachment theory. Thematic analysis was conducted on a previously filmed DVD and it’s transcript of a semi-structured interview. Carrying out the analysis the researcher has found themes showing that ‘significant others’ do in fact influence psychological development and relationships in later life. Findings also prove the theory of ‘earned security’- attachment style that we develop during childhood might indeed be changed
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A BPS Approach to Outcomes Assessment The Bio Psycho Social Perspective The Treatment process • Assessment • Treatment Planning • Treatment • Outcomes assessment The Bio Psycho Social Perspective The Treatment process – Assessment The Bio Psycho Social Perspective The Treatment process Treatment Planning The Bio Psycho Social Perspective The Treatment process – Treatment Outcomes assessment “it is not sufficient for a practitioner to know that a particular treatment can work ‚or does work
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The social comparison theory was initially proposed by Leon Festinger in 1954. This theory states how we tend to compare ourselves to others as we develop‚ and learn more about ourselves. Festinger stated that‚ “Social comparison theory proposes that people have a drive to evaluate their progress and standing on various aspects of their lives and‚ in the absence of objective standards‚ people compare themselves to others to know where they stand” (Fardouly‚ Diedrichs‚ Vartanian‚ Halliwell‚ 2015)
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arguing in defence of the Mind/Body identity theory. I will begin by outlining the theory itself as well as defining keywords and concepts used in claims and arguments‚ before discussing the arguments made against the Mind/Body theory‚ their subsequent critiques and counter-arguments. I will then conclude my defence of the theory and briefly discuss what implications it has on our society. To briefly define the theory in question: the Mind/Brain identity theory‚ or thesis‚ is a form of ‘reductive materialism’
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