characteristics). 2) Physiognomy -- the study of the face (based on the belief that personality was revealed by facial features. C. Physique and Personality -- Somatotypes (body types) -- Constitutional theory of personality -- William Sheldon. According to this view‚ there is al ink between a person’s body type
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ADMINISTRATIVE THEORY: Theory means a formal statement of rules on which a subject of study is based or ideas which are suggested to explain a fact or an event or‚more generally‚ an opinion or explanation. Administrative theory consist of those concets given by experienced administrators or obseervation of the operational situations in administration‚they may be divided from comparative studies or they maybe ideas and opinions of intellectuals. Administrative theories are those
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progress in a lethargic & unprepared manner. b. Law of Exercise The second law of learning is the ‘Law of Exercise’‚ which means that drill or practice helps in increasing efficiency and durability of learning and according to Throndike’s S-R Bond Theory‚ the connections are strengthened with trail or practice and the connections are weakened when trial or practice is discontinued. The ‘law of exercise’‚ therefore‚ is also understood as the ‘law of use and disuse’ in which case connections or bonds
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community‚ p. 163). Sexual difference lifestyle in social networks is a complexity of eldercare For example‚ older adults that who are gay or lesbian do not have role models of good aging. (PSYC 401: Novak‚ 2009‚ Family Life and Social Support‚ p.333). Elderly people live in a hostile environment due to their sexual difference lifestyle and they have limited resources in their limited social network. In the U.S. culture‚ older adults as far as their
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the theory mentions that the mental apparatus can be divided into conscious‚ unconscious‚ and Pre-Conscious. Then the Topographic theory was then replaced with the structure theory‚ this theory states the mental state consists of the id‚ ego‚ and super ego. The id exists at the beginning of birth which is the basic natural instincts. The ego develops as someone ages consisting between urges and the external world‚ and is based on the “reality principle”. The super-ego is related with ego and has
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Personality Theory Abstract In the past few weeks we have explored human personality development as theorized by some of the world’s most recognized‚ respected and celebrated psychologists in the field of psychoanalysis. People exists in a culture dependant on social interactions whether it be in their immediate family structure or outside in a community basis‚ individual personality
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Theories of development and framework to support development It is important that we have Theories of development because they help us to understand childrens behaviour and infulence practice that effects the way in which children learn. COGNATIVE CONSTRUCTIVIST- Looks at the way children are able to make sence of their world from ther experiences‚ this shows that children are active learners Theroists- Jean Piaget- Lev Vygotsky Jean Piaget Jean Piaget was intrested in childrens cognative development
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Chapter 15 –part B p. 333 (Cameron) Motivation theories include Achievement-motivation theory Expectancy theory Equity theory Motivation theories are derived predominantly from the work of: Abraham Maslow (a psychologist) Achievement-motivation theory developed by: Focus: Atkinson‚ McClelland‚ and Veroff Aspects of personality characteristics and proposes 3 forms of motivation/needs in work situations (achievement‚ power‚ affiliation) Individuals are not as concerned with the
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Running head: Leadership Theories Leadership Theories Leadership Theories Leadership is a complex phenomenon‚ involving the constant interaction of three essential elements: the leader‚ the followers‚ and the surrounding situation or context (Wren‚ 1995‚ p. 125). Enhancing leadership requires extensive knowledge about each element and the relationships of each element to the other. The execution of this knowledge determines the quality of the leadership skills‚ which is essential to the
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this chapter the student will be able to: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Frame the context for understanding the concept of motivation‚ particularly who and what motivates employees; Provide an overview of the different theories of motivation; Identify extrinsic and intrinsic factors that impact motivation; Assess misconceptions about motivation; and‚ Suggest strategies to enhance employee motivation. INTRODUCTION Managers are continually challenged to motivate a
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