homogeneity across cultures. The theory of relative face orientation We have discussed that Brown and Levinson’s (1987) face-saving politeness theory has been undermined for its inability to be applied universally. In surveying recent studies in cross-cultural communication‚ Mao (1994) mentions Janney and Arndt (1993)‚ who characterise it as idealistic‚ culturally biased‚ and lacking objective empirical evidence for the evaluation of their politeness universals. Instead of a theory centered on universals
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In today’s society work is most likely to be associated with paid work. We always tell people about our paid employment‚ the work where we receive a regular income. So the work we do can play a role in defining our identity and how we see our self. Your employment can also play a major role in terms of; determining a person’s level of income‚ defining a person’s status‚ social class and a person’s Life chances. For example those in upper class enjoy greater life chances than those in working class
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Theories of Creativity and Quality Theories of Creativity and Quality Theories of creativity are vast. Several psychological theories on the process of creativity are chronicled. Some theorists explain creativity as intrinsic creative motivations‚ which individuals create a project for the sake of creating (Wibell‚ 2011). Other theorists convey the brain controls levels of creativity‚ and mental illness has an impact on creative process. Further‚ many believe the humanistic theory of creativity
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Catherine Ashby COUN 635: Advanced Theories Dr. Geri Glover 7/25/09 Murray Bowen is one of the founding fathers of family systems theory. He even coined the term “family systems”. His career began at the Menninger Clinic working with families of people with schizophrenia. He was the first therapist to look at the individual’s development in the context of family relationships. Bowen believed that family members adopt certain behaviors and patterns for those behaviors based on their
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James Laing #260475144 TA- Coughlin Feminist Theory One particular site of gender oppression that has been consistently identified among feminist scholars is that of patriarchal sexuality and sexual intercourse. Female sexuality is a persistent topic among feminists as a site of oppression due to influencing factors such as the strength and determination of males to make sexuality and intercourse a masculine domain. In order to remove
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comes to care ethics‚ it can be justified to devote more of your attention to those that are close to you‚ as opposed to those that you are not close with. But according to Kantian and Utilitarian ethics‚ all people are equally deserving of moral attention. Care ethics is typically defined as a practice as opposed to a theory‚ and in this context “care” means maintaining not only our own needs- but the needs of others. Care ethics stresses the importance of caring motivation- feeling motivated to
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primary means of teaching in the gospels is by way of the use of parables‚ which also have a close connection to the main focus of his teaching‚ the coming of the Kingdom of God.1The parables of Jesus in the synoptic gospels are metaphors or similes‚ often extended into narratives‚ involving everyday life‚ utilising objects and events of households‚ farms and royal courts.2 The aim of this essay is to discuss why Jesus used parable as a primary teaching form‚ with particular reference to Mark 4:10-12
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Theory X‚ Theory Y by Douglas McGregor is a motivation theory. Douglas McGregor is a social psychologist and applied two sets of assumptions to the organizational structure called Theory X and Theory Y. His theory is based on managerial views of human beings. In his book‚ The Human Side of Enterprise‚ he outlined a new role for managers. He stated that managers should assist subordinates in reaching their full potential‚ rather than commanding and controlling. Theory X is negative and Theory Y can
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Philosophy Ego Theory and Bundle Theory Derek Parfit’s views on personal identity and the Ego and Bundle Theory are all summarized in his article “Divided Minds and the Nature of Persons”. In his article‚ Parfit explains the distinction between Ego theory and Bundle theory and provides several arguments against Ego Theory. Although it proves to be very difficult to believe the Bundle Theory‚ Parfit’s critique is convincing and well thought out. In order to defend the Bundle Theory of personal identity
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1. What is a scientific theory? Please cite a definition you like. As Watson stated in "The Value of Theories"‚ a scientific theory is a systematic explanation that unifies various observed phenomena and facts. Based on observations we make‚ science operates under theories which are constantly revised and checked by experiment. A scientific theory also possesses many vital qualities for true understanding. 2. What is the difference between a scientific theory and common sense ideas about the same
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