In our practice a lot of theories underpin our work including‚ but not limited to; Systems Theory (Ecological and Family)‚ Attachment Theory‚ Neurobiology of childhood Trauma‚ cognitive theory‚ behavioural theory and social learning theory as well as psycho social developmental theory. An understanding of child development is central to working in OOHC. Maslow and other theorists have highlighted the range of needs that children have‚ including physiological‚ security‚ social‚ egotistical and psychological
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assignment will compare and contrast the theoretical perspectives of management theorists Henri Fayol‚ Frederick Winslow Taylor‚ and Max Weber. Each of the three theorists had a unique view on public administration and policy. This assignment will briefly show the back ground and basic concept of each theory. Then the assignment will delve into each of the theories to determine how each theory stacks up against one another when they are laid side by side. The development of Taylor’s theory of scientific
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The concept of attachment was first introduced by John Bowlby (1969)‚ who emphasizes the importance of mother-child relationship. Attachment is the close‚ enduring emotional bond to parents or other caregiver‚ and it is necessary for normal social and emotional development. Mary Ainsworth further expanded upon Bowlby’s attachment theory in her “Strange Situation” study. She concluded that there were three styles of attachment: secure‚ resistant‚ and avoidant. A fourth attachment style was later added
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Outline the learning theory explanation of attachments. The learning theory proposes that attachment behaviours are learnt through the imitation of the attachment figures meaning they are not innate. One explanation of how this happens is through Classical Conditioning. In the Learning Theory Classical Conditioning is the forming of an attachment through association. The Learning Theory states that when a baby is born they naturally want food. When the mother feeds the baby it automatically associates
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Attachment and a deep connection to our birthmother are engrained in us from the moment we take our first breath of air. Infants or better described as dependents‚ create defense mechanisms as tools to deal with negative emotions felt during a period of worry and anxiety. Crying‚ clinging and frenetically searching is experienced by most mammals‚ and are looked at as attachment behaviors to alert caregivers that the dependent is in a time of need. The theory of attachment was developed by John Bowlby
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In sociology there are four major theoretical traditions that sociologists and students study. The four theories are Functionalism‚ Conflict Theory‚ Symbolic Interactionism‚ and Feminism. This essay will discuss what those theories really mean and the scientists who study them. The first theory is Functionalism. Functionalism is the theory that human behaviour is influenced by social structure and is based on shared values. It is in the macro-level of society. The theorists who are involved with
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Functionalist theory perceives latent function as an inclusive approach that entails child care‚ developing peer relationships and reducing unemployment by ensuring that high school students do not engage on full-time labor supply (Macionis & Gerber‚ 1997). Therefore
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Attachment theories are important to consider as it has been backed up by theorists that unstable or interrupted attachments in childhood carry out into adulthood. A child/young person needs attachments with their caregivers in order to thrive in their environment. According to Bowlby‚ attachment patterns are formed in the context of early life experiences with caregivers‚ and maintained by later interpersonal relationships in adulthood. Attachment patterns become internalized
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Explanations of Attachment – Learning Theory AO1: Learning Theory stated that all behaviour is learnt rather than innate and that we are born a ‘blank slate’. Behaviourists suggest that all behaviour is learned either through classical or operant conditioning. Classical Conditioning - Association Food produces pleasure‚ primary care giver (food giver) is associated with the food and becomes a conditioned stimulus. Operant Conditioning – Reward and punishment According to operant conditioning
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Describe how partnerships with carers are developed and sustained in own work setting A partnership model work around a theory of collaboration‚ understanding and and communication. It’s a way that helps to recognise how the best outcomes can happen for children when care‚ development and learning provision/a setting ‚ a cooperatively together. A partnership model looks like this: Identifying needs via a partnership /mullet agency document can happen though the pre CAF assessment check list
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