In this essay I aim to describe two theories (Equity Theory and Social exchange theory) of relationships and to consider how they might influence the therapist engaged in couples counseling‚ noting their similarities and differences. Equity theory is a theory about fairness. Its application to close relationships has been primarily advanced by Elaine Hatfield (previously known as Elaine Walster) and her colleagues in the book Equity: Theory and Research (Walster‚ Walster‚ and Berscheid 1978). The
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According to the behavioral theory‚ learning involves alterations and modifications in behavior (Barrett‚ 2006). Behaviorists believe that what one learns is influenced by the environment instead of the student. The theory of behavioral learning also contends that reinforcement‚ whether positive or negative‚ are essential to the learning process (Smith‚ 2005). As a teacher one particular function‚ according to the behavioral learning theory‚ would be to make use of negative reinforcers to
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Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity by Judith Butler Review by: Mary McIntosh Feminist Review‚ No. 38 (Summer‚ 1991)‚ pp. 113-114 Published by: Palgrave Macmillan Journals Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1395391 . Accessed: 20/03/2012 23:44 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars‚ researchers
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media as an academic discipline C. DEFINING THEORY Theory – system of law-like propositions THEORY – helps make sense of phenomena THEORY – helps in guiding action THEORY – helps predict consequence/behavior of reality THEORY – propositions to understand reality KINDS OF MEDIA THEORY * Social Scientific * based on systematic and objective observation of media and other relevant factors * quantitative * the dominant theory * Normative * concerned with prescribing
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Maslow Concept of human needs Difference people got difference need ‚we have to know that the worker in which level in the hierarchy so that we can give what he want to motivate them .It is based on what the workers need. what he want ? we just give it as motivator Hierarchy factors need For maslow ‚there have a hierarchy with 5 lvl .a people will satisfied the level one by one according this hierarchy. the people will satisfied with the lower level and jump to the higher level until they reach
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Two important personality theories are the biological theory and the humanistic theory. The biological theory is based on the premise that all people inherit their characteristics from their family. This theory basically contends that people do not have control over their behaviors because they are genetically pre-determined. The humanistic theory‚ on the other hand‚ is based on the premise that each person has free will to control their actions. This theory does not go along with the idea that behaviors
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The Educational Theory of Lev Vygotsky: an analysis |Researched and Written by: |[pic] | |M. Dahms‚ K. Geonnotti‚ D. Passalacqua. J. N. Schilk‚ A. Wetzel‚ | | |and M. Zulkowsky | | Introduction Born in Czarist Russia in 1896‚ Lev Vygotsky lived a relatively short life‚ dying of tuberculosis
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Goal Centered Theory (Rudolf Dreikurs) Goal Centered Theory entails educators to inquire about wants based clarifications designed for why scholars are encouraged to behave badly and discuss options on behalf of the scholars wants to be met. This involves educators to differentiate each scholar from their misconducts. To applying goal centered theory an educator should: employ the entire group of scholars in conversation regarding performance; offer alternatives‚ apply ordinary and reasonable
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Theories and Principles of Learning This piece of academic writing is about a student teacher that is currently on their teacher-training placement. It will be discussing two theories of learning and how they affect the student teachers teaching techniques and promote inclusive learning. Learning theories are used to create different methods of portraying information to the learners‚ these theories mould the way in which we teach and the strategies and techniques we use. Willis (1990) gave insight
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The paucity of power is one struggle which many marginalised groups experience. Repeatedly‚ the "inferior" individuals are forced to collude with the dominant culture’s practices and beliefs. Jack Davis’ play‚ No Sugar‚ relates the various ways in which different characters react to the pressure to conform to contemporary Australian society‚ and the effect this has on their survival. The initial behaviour of characters such as Sam‚ Jimmy‚ Billy‚ David and Cissy sometimes foreshadows their ultimate
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