Emily Nichols Psych 220‚ Dr. Bikmen 4/28/2016 Lives in Social Psychology: Leon Festinger Leon Festinger was an extremely influential social psychologist‚ known for his studies about cognitive dissonance and social comparison theory. Festinger was born May 8th‚ 1919 in Brooklyn‚ New York‚ to parents Sara and Alex Festinger. His father was an embroidery manufacturer. Festinger attended Boys High School‚ a public school in Brooklyn. After graduating‚ he moved on to City College of New York for undergraduate
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N. Lagunas February 20‚ 2014 Social Psychology Social Comparison Theory We often do not realize we compare ourselves to those around us weather it is at work‚ school‚ or at the grocery store. Let’s say you go grocery shopping at Food 4 Less‚ and there is a person in front of you and the cashier tells him the amount due and asks him if he would like to donate to the Children’s Memorial Hospital‚ the man says no thank you and leaves. You are next in line‚ and now it is your turn to
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Social identity theory * Human beings have a basic need for positive self-esteem Personal identity * I like Mozart‚ I am a quiet person‚ I am prone to minor episodes of depression Social identity * I am a South African‚ I am female‚ I am Muslim Key facets of Social Identity Theory: The importance and ubiquity of categorization * People have a strong tendency to mentally organize things and people (including themselves) into categories To the extent that we associate
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The group is suffering from the Social comparison. My reasoning came from reading a Journal of managerial issue called Psychological influences of referent choice. According to (Lamertz‚ 2002) he stated:”The nature of contemporary work environment‚ ones characterized by instability and uncertainty‚ may create increased needs on the part of individuals for comparative information.” Also individuals use social comparison for managing both uncertainty and environmental change‚ and for making critical
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The Effects of Social Comparison on Life Satisfaction Abstract The study was carried out to explore the effects of social comparison on life satisfaction. Although the results were not statistically significant enough to prove that downward social comparison led to higher life satisfaction than upward social comparison‚ a second study was proposed to make amendments to the limitations of the first study. Some amendments include increasing the effect of the manipulation
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In this essay I intend to evaluate and analyze Jean Piaget cognitive learning theories to the current educational environment and demonstrate the understanding of the reading assignments‚ class discussions‚ my research‚ and the application of the learning theories to the current educational environment. I believe that Piaget is one of the most influential researchers of all time‚ and he will always be the greatest theorist by far in the field of psychology‚ because he was best known for his research
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ETHICS CODES COMPARISON 1 Running head: ETHICS CODES COMPARISON ACA and AACC Ethics Codes Comparison COUN 501 Don Perry Liberty University Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling January 23‚ 2013 ETHIC CODES COMPARISON 2 Abstract This paper will attempt to compare the similarities and differences in the ethics codes of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). In addition to the discussion 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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Personal Counseling Theory Liberty University Danielle Phillips Coun 507 Abstract In developing a theory of counseling‚ keeping theology‚ spirituality and psychology as the foundation is the key. I have had the opportunity to study many different counseling theories‚ and upon reflection‚ feel they have valid concepts and techniques that would aide me in my search for a working counseling theory of my own. This model will utilize theories based on secular psychology
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Personal Theory Paper Anonymous Graduate Student Liberty University Abstract As the main goal of Christian counseling is to facilitate change in order to help clients achieve emotional wholeness and prosper in the direction of spiritual maturity‚ the intent of this author is to outline the development of a personal counseling theory which will assist clients in meeting that goal. This theory utilizes aspects from the disciplines of psychology and spirituality‚ as well
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