techniques are positive reinforcement‚ negative reinforcement and punishment. Behaviourism has been criticised in the way it under-estimates the complexity of human behaviour. Many studies used animals which are hard to generalise to humans and it cannot explain for example the speed in which we pick up language. There must be biological factors involved. At placement I have seen this approach to discipline as when a child does something positive and good the class teacher will give the children a sticker
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Explain Benthams Utiliarianism (30 marks) The theory of utilitarianism was put forward entierly by Jeremy Bentham‚ who wrote about Ethics and Politics. He was a social reformer keen to improve the lives of the working class. Many of the improvements made in the treatments of criminals in the 18th and 19th centuries were the results of Benthems ethics. Bentham believed that which is good is that which equals the greatest sum of pleasure and the least sum of pain. (Hedonism)
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zodiac are also associated with one of the four elements‚ being earth‚ fire‚ water‚ and air. The word zodiac itself means the circle of animals. The zodiac myths correspond with living beings‚ whether it be animals or humans. The twelve signs explain how all the groups of stars found their way into the heavens. Born on December fifth‚ is the constellation of the Sagittarius. It represents the god Chiron‚ the son of Poseidon. It means the archer. The constellation symbolizes a centaur‚ a creature
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Explain the concept of ‘models’ and discuss the various types of models. Use appropriate examples. A model is a pattern‚ plan‚ representation‚ or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object‚ system‚ or concept. A model can come in many shapes‚ sizes‚ and styles. It is important to emphasize that a model is not the real world but merely a human construct to help us better understand real world systems. In general all models have an information input‚ an information processor
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Briefly explain the meaning of‚ and reasons for‚ strict liability. For strict liability offences it can be said that the prosecution does not have to prove the existence of mens rea for one or more of the elements of the actus reus of the offence. It is often said that no mens rea is needed for strict liability offences. This is probably an over simplification. A more complete answer would be that the prosecution does not have to prove the existence of mens rea for one or more of the elements of
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SC4: Explain the formation of stereotypes and their effect on behaviour. Stereotypes are often referred to as mental representations (e.g. personalities‚ attitudes‚ behaviour) or forms of “social categorization‚” which are carried on to categories of individuals. This occurs when individuals encounters experiences with certain individuals of a group‚ and those experiences are correlated to all the members where that individual belongs‚ known as the “Illusory correlation.” Taking account of this
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Explain the features of Romanticism in architecture. In what ways did this differ from the Classical in terms of both style and philosophy? Romanticism also called The Picturesque Style. Romanticism began in the 1790s and lasted through the 1830s‚ Romanticism is largely a movement that grew out of the lingering effects of the revolt against aristocratic rule that began with the French Revolution (Palmer‚ 10 Jun 2011). This essays will analyse both Romanticism and Classicism differences‚ it will also
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Explain how the SRRS was devised and evaluate the use of this technique. (8marks) Holmes and Rahe (1967) developed the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) which identifies 43 stressful life changes that can contribute to stress-related illness. Each one of the 43 stressful life events was awarded a Life Change Unit depending on how traumatic it was felt to be by a large sample of 400 participants. The highest Life Change Unit is 100‚ being death of a spouse. Participants calculate a total value
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Q.2 . What is groupthink. Explain. [10] According to Irving Janis(1972) ‚ groupthink is "a deterioration of mental efficiency‚ reality testing‚ and moral judgment resulting from in-group pressures". Thus‚ the overemphasis on consensus and agreement leads members to be unwilling to evaluate group members’ ideas critically. This hinders decision-making and becomes an obstacle to group productivity. Certain conditions favour the development of groupthink. i) The first condition is high cohesiveness
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Global Business Environment Case Study #2: Global Business Environment and Cultural Considerations Steeping in opportunity Twelve Trees is a Canadian company that imports loose teas from China. They receive the tea in bulk from independent Chinese farmers‚ and package the tea in 400g‚ 2000g‚ and 5000g portions for distribution among their retailers‚ for the price of $110.00‚ $410.00‚ and $1‚180.00‚ respectively. Their suppliers reside in the Lingnan area (comprising the Guangdong‚ Guangxi
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