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    I’m going to describe and evaluate the three core theoretical perspectives in counselling‚ personal centred‚ cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic I will look at the general theory‚ the view of the person in therapy‚ the blocks to functioning of the person in therapy and the goals and techniques of each theory. I will compare and contrast the three approaches looking at the similarities and differences between the three counselling perspectives and how the counsellor in each theory differ in their

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    The use of theoretical perspectives is important to understand the various issues in various psychological settings.Using a theoretical perspective specifically the ecological systems theory perspective to analyze and organize the many levels of influence of family violence is necessary in general to get a better understanding of the issue of family

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    In the second case example‚ a theoretical perspective that may work for the family‚ is the Strengths Perspective. In this perspective‚ a social worker would acknowledge the client’s strengths and help the clients build upon those strengths‚ as well as realizing that they have the ability to learn and change. In this example‚ Romelio has numerous strengths that he can build upon in order to change his ways. One of his strengths includes the fact that he was able to maintain sobriety for two years

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    Sociologists analyze social events at different levels and from different perspectives. From concrete interpretations to major generalizations of society and social behavior‚ sociologists study everything from specific events (the micro level of analysis of small social patterns) to the “big picture” (the macro level of analysis of large social patterns). Sociologists today employ three primary theoretical perspectives: the symbolic interaction theory‚ the Structural-Functional theory‚ and the conflict

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    Miranda Petrigash Professor Baffour Takyi Intro to Sociology T/TH 10:45 September 5‚ 2013 Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology There are three main theoretical perspectives in sociology. The functionalism and conflict theories are macro theories or the "big picture" of a society‚ while the symbolic interaction theory is a micro theory that focuses on small group actions in a society. The functionalism theory was based off the ideas of Emile Durkheim‚ a French intellectual who was concerned with

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    Theoretical Perspective on Aging Andrew Ojo November 17‚ 2014 Theoretical Perspective on Aging Aging process is a natural process of life every individual is bound to experience. When individuals grow old and retire‚ they expect to remain independent‚ and live life as they have in the past. However‚ because of some unforeseen illness some individuals may lose some of those independence‚ and require the help of close relative and sometimes home care facilities. This transition comes with physical

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    in which students will acquire a plethora of knowledge‚ skills‚ and experience. In addition‚ clinical psychology students‚ especially those pursuing a therapeutic-based career‚ should develop a theoretical orientation during that time. The development of a theoretical orientation will influence how a therapist conceptualizes and treats his or her clients. Nevertheless‚ developing a theoretical orientation can take a significant amount of time‚ understanding‚ and self-reflection. Although I have

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    Theoretical Perspectives of Race and Ethnicity Rebecca Spain ETH/125 April 4th‚ 2010 Melissa Terrell The three sociological theoretical perspectives of race and ethnicity are the functionalist‚ conflict‚ and labeling perspectives. The functionalist perspective is the perspective that shows how parts of society work in a structured manner to keep the survival of a society. The belief is that if a certain part does not contribute to society’s survival in an effective manner that it will

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    Same-Sex Marriage The three theoretical perspectives in Sociology are Symbolic Interactionism‚ Functional Analysis‚ and Conflict Theory. These three perspectives can be applied to the topic of same-sex marriage‚ although a bill was passed in June 2015 allowing same-sex marriages. The topic still remains as an issue here in the United States for the couples to have equality as a straight couple would have. Symbolic Interactionism is the analysis of an individual’s interaction while in another person’s

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    Which theoretical perspective or perspectives are reflected in the talk? Be sure to explain your answer. The theoretical perspectives are reflected in the talk are the functionalism and conflict theory. According to the functionalism‚ social institutions help ensure social stability.In the talk Nazario talked about how he believed that institutions should rehabilitate a person so when they re-enter the society‚ they would do something positive. Nazario also talked about the roles of the C.O.s‚ how

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