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    Identifying at least two characteristics of both open systems and interoperability. Discuss how the logistician will benefit from (the systems or the characteristics?). Be sure to address TOC (spell out) and logistics support planning. An open system sets out to identify broadly accepted interfaces (generally best defined by formal consensus specifications and standards) early while addressing its system architecture. It utilizes an open systems design approach which enables performance based design

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    2012 General Theory of Crime There has been much controversy and studies done on Gottfredson and Hirschi’s development of their book-length theoryGeneral Theory of Crime. They discuss ideas and concepts concerning self-control and how that affects an individual’s likelihood of committing criminal acts. If a person lacks in self-control‚ they are more prone to being deviant given the correct circumstances and factors surrounding their situation. Considered to be such a simple theory‚ it offers

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    The general strain theory reports that women tend to respond to strain emotionally with depression and anger‚ that anger is then internalized into guilt and shame and this can result in self-destructive behaviors. On the contrary‚ men respond emotionally to strain with anger‚ followed by moral outrage and this can result in a violent crime. In these findings‚ the result of females generally having stronger relationship ties which help to reduce strain as opposed to males who have lower social control

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    Research in Human Development and Behavior Bronfrenbenner’s Ecological Theory Urie Bronfrenbenner (1971-2005) created the ecological theory based on different levels to indicate how a child’s environment affects his/her development as well as minor and major life decisions. Bronfenbrenner categorized his theory into four levels: the microsystem‚ the mesosystem‚ the exosystem‚ and the macrosystem. Each level of the theory plays a role in the decision making process and situations throughout a

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    Translation Theory By T. David Gordon‚ 1985. While not everyone who drives an automobile needs to understand the theory behind the internal combustion engine‚ someone does need to know this theory. I may be able to drive my Pontiac without any knowledge of internal combustion engines‚ until the Pontiac breaks down. Then‚ I must find someone (presumably a mechanic) who does in fact know enough theory to get the Pontiac running again. The same is true of translation theory. It is not necessary for

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    Ecological Theory of Development LaQuintein Dinkins HS5002 Abstract Brofenbrenner’s ecological theory of development is relevant to state of all our lives. His research shows how our development is affected by the environment we are in. This is explained to us in five different parts. Urie Brofenbrenner (1917-2005) proposes an ecological theory that centers on the relationship between the developing individual and the changing environmental systems. (Crandell

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    POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SYSTEMIC THINKING AND PRACTICE Student Number: 100193632 Word Count: 2‚699 Analyse‚ critique‚ compare and contrast 2 texts from systemic literature describing different aspects of systemic theory and practice. I have selected Chapter 2 ‘The Therapy Manual’ from ‘Systemic couple Therapy and Depression’ by Elsa Jones and Eia Asen (2000‚ pages 13-44) and Chapters 2‚ 3 and 4 from ‘Moved to Tears‚ Moved to Action: Solution Focused Brief Therapy with Women and Children’

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    criminological theories. For centuries‚ humans have tried to explain ‘deviant’ behaviors that are considered criminal. Social scientists have often wondered why do people commit crimes? Why are some things considered criminal and some other things are not? Why do some people continue a life of crime while other individuals desist? All of these answers gave birth to criminology and the plethora of theories regarding criminal behavior. One of these criminological theories is The Self-Control Theory‚ or The

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    Research Paper Ecological System’s Theory: Understanding Urie Brofenbrenner Malik S. Taylor Capella University SHB5003 – Survey of Research in Human Development and Behavior 06/30/13 Professor: Dr. M.E. Cooper Introduction While growing up in the 1970’s and 1980’s‚ during a time when homes were comprised of two parents and strong community involvement; children clung to the high ideals of possibly becoming

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    Bronfenbrenner Urie Bronfenbrenner believed that human development stems from social interactions and is highly influenced by society and culture. He viewed development as taking place within a series of different social ecosystems. He labeled different systems or levels of the environment that influence children ’s development. These levels span from immediately close influences‚ such as family‚ friends and peers to larger influences such as school boards and employment agencies to cultural‚ political and

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