Administration of TVE CONCEPTS vs. PRINCIPLES vs. THEORY PM Dr WILFREDO H. LIBUNAO IMPORTANCE OF IMPORTANCE THEORIES Theories are constructed to give an explanation of phenomena (Stam‚ 2000). According to Denzin (1970)‚ there are three functions of a theory: 1. Permitting organization of descriptions‚ 2. leading to explanation‚ and 3. furnishing the basis for prediction of future events. Importance of Theories…cont’d: In a nutshell‚ theories: - Tell us what we are doing - Tell us why
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According to “Contemporary human behavior theory: A critical perspective for social work”‚ in social work there are several terms associated with the discussion of theories. The terms are theory‚ perspective‚ models and practice models. The term theory is used to explain and predict. Theories exist to help practitioners understand why something happens and to help predict future occurrences. To understand theory construction‚ explanation‚ and prediction‚ it is imperative to understand the differences
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The Blank Slate Theory Many things we know about science today derived from scientific theories. However‚ not all scientific theories made were correct. Take for example Spontaneous Generation‚ or the scientific theory of “Bad Air”‚ or in this case‚ Tabula Rasa‚ or The Blank Slate theory. We all want to believe that we create our own personality with the choices we make‚ but are there traits in our personality inherited? Firstly‚ from the book “The Blank Slate Theory: The modern Denial of
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Analyzing Counseling Theories Walden University Analyzing Counseling Theories Part 1: Chart Feminist Theory Transpersonal Theory Background Theory Betty Friedman The Feminine Mystique (1963) Feminist counseling (1970s) Radical‚ liberal‚ and moderate Maslow Fourth force Ken Wilber Spectrum or integral approach Human Nature Gender role expectations’ impact on human development Traditional theories are not applicable Prepersonal functioning Personal functioning
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explain the continued fascination with Katherina in ’The Taming of the Shrew’ Audiences continue to be fascinated and relate with Katherina because of the struggles she faces with not fitting into a very concise‚ social mould. There’s no denying that The Taming of the Shrew is patriarchy at its worst. Shakespeare presents to the audience Katherina - an intelligent‚ highly stubborn woman who is willing to challenge the sexist patriarchal ideologies of the 16th century. She is subjected to many
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Critical Response: Made in Dagenham Made in Dagenham is a British film about girls’ empowerment in the form of Ford sewing girls machinists at the Ford Dagenham plant in the year 1968. Back in the days‚ the female is considered unskilled and inferior compared to male. The female workers were paid less and had terrible working conditions. Therefore‚ the female workers lead by one of the workers‚ Rita O’Grady went on strike demanding for equality with the male workers in term of payment. In the
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allows the audience to gain an understanding of Shylock’s feelings and hatred towards Antonio. However‚ what is fascinating about this quote is Shakespeare’s use of the words “you” and “dog”. This is because‚ although Shylock and Antonio have never met before‚ Shylock’s use of the word “you” suggests otherwise. The reason behind Shakespeare’s use of personal and direct language is to allow the audience to imagine Antonio as the embodiment of Christianity. Thus‚ letting the Elizabethan audience know that
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Career Guidance Theories Existing career theories do not adequately account for the uncertain and rapidly changing occupational structure‚ nor do they address the needs of peripheral and external workers. Even for core workers‚ there is a decline in identifiable and predictable career routes. Established paths and traditional scripts are dissolving. Rather than developing a stable life based on secure employment‚ most workers today must maintain flexible employability through lifelong learning
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Founder of the theory The founders of the theory were Irwin Altman and Dalmas Taylor. Altman is a distinguished professor of psychology at the University of Utah whereby Taylor is a professor of psychology at the University of Texas‚ Arlington. Altman and Taylor developed this theory to provide an understanding of the closeness between two individuals. Apparently‚ social penetration is defined as a process that moves a relationship from non-intimate to intimate. The theory states that this
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The X Theory and Y Theory Douglas McGregor‚ a social psychologist‚ introduced us to his famous X-Y Theory in his 1960 book The Human Side of Enterprise. Theory X and Theory Y are most commonly referred to in the field of management and employee motivation. McGregor’s theories‚ although over 40 years old‚ remain a basic principle from which to develop positive management. Both the X and the Y theories begin with the premise that management’s role is to assemble the factors of production. Theory X assumes
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