Cognitive Dissonance theory Core Assumptions and Statements Cognitive dissonance is a communication theory adopted from social psychology. The title gives the concept: cognitive is thinking or the mind; and dissonance is inconsistency or conflict. Cognitive dissonance is the psychological conflict from holding two or more incompatible beliefs simultaneously. Cognitive dissonance is a relatively straightforward social psychology theory that has enjoyed wide acceptance in a variety of disciplines
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One of the most important marvels of modern technology is the Internet‚ which has not just revolutionized the process of information retrieval‚ but also‚ dramatically changed the way people seek information. If in the past‚ people often had to spend so much time and energy going through many pages or sheets of printed media only to seek for specific information‚ now with the aid of the internet; information retrieval can be much easier and time-saving. The revolutionary way which the internet
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing Leigh Lusignan Walden University CPSY 6728-4 Substance Abuse Counseling Facilitator: Dr. Natalie Spencer July 23‚ 2014 Week 8 Discussion 1 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) vs Motivational Interviewing (MI) Today‚ I will introduce the comparison between Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). The similarities and differences will be addressed regarding techniques and/or methods. In addition‚ I will explain
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Puritan perception and modern day perception though sometimes still can be viewed as similar have changed drastically over time. There are several concepts that were viewed as shameful in Puritan times that people in modern day will just look pass. For example‚ going against the bible by sinning was look upon way more harshly than in today’s society. There are still concepts Puritans had to deal with that we still see being took into affect today‚ such as shunning. The act of shunning can be done
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RESEARCH PROPOSAL – EXAMPLE 1 Project Title Emotional Labour and Gender in the Hospitality Industry Research Context The idea that there is an ‘emotional’ aspect to work seems to have only gained academic credence in recent years. Hochschild (1983) originally introduced the concept of emotional labour in her study of flight attendants and bill collectors. Since then various researchers have subsequently expanded the topic to various different types of workers including teachers (Blackmore
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Consider applications to education (16 marks) AO2 Piaget believed in the progress of a child’s cognitive development through schooling and has an individualist approach in the way in which the child is an active participant and is responsible for their own learning. According to Piaget‚ cognitive development occurs as the result of maturation. You cannot teach a child certain activities before they are biologically ready‚ for example trying to reach a pre-operationalized child to perform abstract
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Emotional Hinderance "You must put your emotions into your work" is a phrase often heard in life. It proposes that emotions‚ which are often ignored‚ are a key to success. This holds true in many regards‚ however there are times when emotion should be restricted in swaying one’s thoughts. The pursuit of knowledge is to be completely objective. Thus‚ although emotional intelligence is necessary‚ it is more of a hindrance than a help‚ and should be controlled. Since knowledge is justified true
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Intelligence Honors Literature Review/Thesis Laurel K. Fauster Thesis Chair Jerry Bruce Sam Houston State University Author Note Laurel K. Fauster‚ Department of Psychology‚ Sam Houston State University. Thesis Chair Dr. Jerry Bruce‚ Department of Psychology‚ Sam Houston State University. Correspondence concerning this paper should be addressed to Laurel K. Fauster‚ Department of Psychology‚ Sam Houston State University‚ Huntsville‚ Texas 77341-2447.
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The purpose of this article is to evaluate claims that emotional intelligence is significantly related to transformational and other leadership behaviors. Results indicated a validity estimate of .59 when ratings of both emotional intelligence and leadership behaviors were provided by the same source (self‚ subordinates‚ peers‚ or superiors). However‚ when ratings of the constructs were derived from different sources‚ the validity estimate was .12. Lower validity estimates were found for transactional
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cultural intelligence and how we can better promote cultural intelligence in the workplace‚ the team conducted an intensive research on this issue through various research studies‚ academic journals and book references. In the process of the research‚ we also made several references to numerous videos relating to cultural intelligence. The videos were found mostly on the internet as well as in some movies. Once we felt better equipped with the knowledge of culture and cultural intelligence‚ we headed
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