SOST 131 Discuss the following sociological theories‚ showing their practicability In Kenya: Table of Content 1. Structural Functionalism Definition Propositions Practicability in Kenya 2. Conflict Theory Definition Social Stratification Wealth and Power Structural functionalism Structural Functionalism is a theoretical understanding of society that posits social systems are collective means to fill social needs. In order for social life to
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current Trends and future Development will affect the Mental Health sector within the United Kingdom. Introduction: This report will explore the social trends associated with in the Mental health sector‚ this will give the reader a greater understanding on what Mental health sector ‘s are facing in the United kingdom and in will give a insight in future development within these trends. Current Trends: Ageing Population The first current social trend is that of an ageing population. This means that
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to get my degree with not one major but two. My two majors being Criminal Justice/Criminology and Psychology. Ever since I was very little I have always wanted to be involved with law enforcement like careers or careers that I personally will be able to help someone who truly needs it. I have always been a girl who puts others before myself so picking these two majors will let me succeed and be happy with what I do which is helping people in general. The first major is Criminal Justice/Criminology
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P4: to describe two theories of ageing –disengagement and activity P5 – Describe physical and psychological changes due to the ageing process M3: Use examples to describe the 2 theories of ageing D2: Evaluate the influence of 2 major theories on health and social care provisions. The activity theory The Activity Theory was originally an idea that was proposed by Lemon Bengtson &Peterson this proposal was seen to have a much more hopeful and positive view on ageing in comparison to the
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Discuss the theories of crime: When convicted murderers were asked why they committed their crimes‚ Norman Smith said he acted out of boredom when he shot his victim. Other murderers have said they murdered for a challenge. There are three theories of crime which are biological‚ psychodynamic and behaviourist. During the Victorian time‚ they believed that it was possible to spot a criminal by their features. Lombroso suggested that criminals form a separate species which is more primitive to humans;
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See page 2 CYP 3.1 2.3 | | | | |Theory |What it states |How it influences current practice | | |
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Problem of Ageing Increasing life expectancy is a positive development‚ but is not without its own problems. The prevention or elimination of causes of death in early life has resulted in a population consisting of an increasing proportion of elderly people. The United Nations populations division estimated that the number of persons aged 60 years and older in 1999 was nearly 600 million worldwide and was projected to reach about 2 billion by 2050 (UN‚1999). This means that by the year 2050‚ the
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P2: Discuss theories of communication. Part A The communication cycle is a commonly used theory of communication. It was first developed by Charles Berner in 1965; it was then modified by Michael Argyle‚ who was a social psychologist‚ in 1972. The concept of a ‘communication cycle’ makes it clear that‚ in order to have effective communication‚ it must be a two way process. As well as transferring messages to others in a definite‚ clear way‚ health care professionals must be able to respond to the
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Discuss two biological explanations of depression (8+16 marks) AO1: One biological explanation for depression is family studies. Family studies have proved that having a first-degree relative with depression appears to be a risk factor of depression. These studies select people who already have the depression (the probands) and examine whether other members of their family have been‚ or might be diagnosed with depression. Research has found that around 20% of such relatives have depression compared
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Individual Psychology Theory Individual Psychology Theory Alfred Adler deviated from the Psychotherapy beliefs of Sigmund Freud in 1911 and this set his own school of thought apart. He created his own school of thought called “Alderian Psychology”. Feud believed “sexual processes have an indispensable organic foundation and that without considering the sexual processes‚ a medical man can only feel ill-at-ease in the light of the psyche” along with most thought processes as being subconscious
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