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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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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Counseling Theory Julie Meyers Liberty University Abstract This theory focuses on the integration of Biblical principles by combining several aspects of major theories to provide the best treatment for clients. This theory also discusses the nature and need of man as well as the most important factors in determining the health and/or dysfunction of man. This theory provides a detailed process of intervention based on several major theories‚ while using Scripture as a basis for each method. Overall
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Cognitive Theory of Personality George A. Kelly’s Cognitive Theory of Personality is phenomenological and focuses on the internal frame of reference of an individual. His theory is both cognitive and existential because it studies mental events and it emphasizes the future and individual’s freedom to choose. It is also humanistic because it focuses on creative powers and is optimistic about an individual’s ability to solve problems. Like Freud‚ Kelly started his theory from a blank slate
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EPSY 542: Theories in Counseling and Psychotherapy Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE Tuesdays‚ 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Wham 228 Instructor Office Hours Thuy Duong‚ MSW Mondays 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Wham 229F‚ Wham Education Building (618) 453-6933 Or by appointment thuy.duong@siu.edu Course description: This course is designed to present an overview of current theories of counseling
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Integrating theories is an important skill to know. If there is no theoretical basis for what a counselor should be looking for‚ even if there are many bases to look at‚ that makes for a counselor who may be lacking in the fundamental trainings and may not be able to do their job correctly. It can be daunting‚ to say the least‚ to integrate theories into the way that a therapist practices. There is a wealth of information that can be found to help with the integration process. The main concern
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