As per the nature of theories of crime‚ they all take a different approach to explaining and conceptualising CCB‚ classical and strain theory are no different and present two very different explanations for CCB. Classical theory takes a literal approach to conceptualising crime‚ explaining that crime is simply the violation of current law (White‚ Haines and Asquith‚ 2012‚ p30). As mentioned previously‚ classical theory explains crime as being chosen. Individuals chose to violate the laws of their
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out of all of the strain/anomie perspectives‚ Agnew’s general strain theory provide the best explanation for the overrepresentation of homicides in inner-city areas. While the other theories claim that they can identify the causes that give people the motivation to commit
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to the need and use of integration. 11.2 How does common ground theory explain how we are able to comprehend so many different perspectives? What are the implications of the theories of Clark and Bromme for dealing with conflict of all kinds‚ including values? The theory explains the ability to comprehend so many different perspectives due to the root similarity of communication and therefore thoughts. Implications of the theories of Clark and Bromme
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An attitude can be defined as a “predisposition to act in a certain way towards some aspect of one’s environment‚ including other people” Mednick et al‚ (1975). Many theories have been put forward to predict attitude change‚ Argyle (1994). However‚ attitudes are extremely difficult to define and can’t be directly seen or measured‚ so behaviour is inferred from what people say or do. An attitude is the subjective evaluation of objects‚ people‚ events‚ ideas‚ activities and feelings. This evaluation
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The History of Family Systems Theory Family systems theory is a complex theory that has developed over a lengthy period of time. Taking multiple different theories from different fields of work as well as experiences has shaped family systems theory into what it is today. According to Rasheed‚ Rasheed‚ and Marley (2011) this all began in the late 1800s with the emergence of social work. There were studies done by social scientists to see how groups could influence an individual. From there Marriage
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They then develop an appetite for the drug and consequently an addiction. Both theories emphasize the fact that the disease causes compulsive actions despite negative consequences. Also‚ the loss of interest in social and personal issues. It is the drug itself that the addict becomes addicted to not because of the genes a person has
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nursing theorists have referred to comfort as a basic need for which nursing care is delivered. This simple concept of comfort‚ however‚ was never clearly defined. Comfort has many meanings and can be used in many different ways. Kolcaba’s comfort theory explains how a patient’s comfort exists in three forms –relief‚ ease‚ and transcendence (Kolcaba‚ 2003‚ p. 9). When a person’s specific needs are met or a specific discomfort is alleviated‚ for example receiving pain medication post-operatively‚
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McClelland’s Theory of Needs American’s Psychologist David Clarence McClelland (1917-98) proposed that every individual have specific needs that can be classed into need for achievement (nAch)‚ need for affiliation (nAff)‚ and need for power (nPow). Regardless of gender‚ culture or age‚ human beings have three motivating drivers that will affect their behavior. People with a high need for achievement seek to excel‚ to accomplish in relation to a set of standards‚ to struggle to achieve success
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Utilitarianism Theory Ethics involve defending‚ systematizing and recommending concepts of wrong and right practice or behavior. Ethical theories are categorized into different aspects as per the roles they assume. Using ethical theories‚ we can assess and question universal truths and function of reason in ethical judgments and moral standards that control evil and right conducts. Utilitarianism theory falls under normative ethics which judges the correct behavior we ought to adopt and the repercussions
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Theory: Solution Focus Key Concepts Solution Focus therapy is illustrated by techniques The miracle question Exception questions Scaling questions Presupposing change. Moving towards solution Goal formulation Solution focus therapy is grounded on a positive orientation. The view of solution focus is people are healthy‚ competent‚ and resourceful‚ and have the ability to construct solutions to enhance their lives. This therapy is concerned with looking for what is working
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