Framework and Application 2 Samantha Erb COUN5239 Theories of Psychotherapy December 14‚ 2014 Dr. Damaris Conrad Abstract Within this paper there will be a description of the Cognitive Behavioral Theory‚ the theories basic philosophies‚ how the theory aligns with my own values and philosophy‚ evidence supporting this theory‚ appropriateness for diverse populations. Along with providing information on the Cognitive Behavioral Theory‚ this theory will be applied to the case of Margarita which
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Modernization theory is the process of transforming from a traditional or underdeveloped society to a modern Western societies way of life. Basically‚ Modernization theory became the foundation stone of this evolutionary prescription for development. The theory is not homogeneous—numerous proponents disagreed on several key features. But in broad outline‚ the theory focused on deficiencies in the poorer countries and speculated about ways to overcome these deficiencies. It viewed traditional society
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Dependency and world systems theory: Define‚ main arguments‚ and critique Dependency Theory developed in the late 1950’s. Economic growth in the advanced industrialized countries did not necessarily lead to grow in the poorer countries. Dependency theory suggest activity in the richer countries often led to serious economic problems in the poorer countries. Poor countries exported primary commodities to the more advanced countries who would manufacture products out of those exports (cotton into
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In this task I am going to identify 2 different theories of language development I am going to be doing‚ Naom Chomsky and Jean Piaget. Jean Piaget According to Piaget‚ language development is related to cognitive development‚ that is‚ the development of the child’s thinking determines when the child can learn to speak and what the child can say. For example‚ before a child can say‚ “This teddy is smaller than that one”‚ she/he must have developed the ability to judge differences in size.
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people should live their lives in accordance of distinguishing the right actions from wrong actions (Boatright‚ 2007‚ p. 7). In ethics normative theory propose different principles on how society can deal with this dilemma and that is through the introduction of deontological and theological ethical system. Deontological ethics or non-consequentialist theory requires people to do the right thing simply because it is the right thing to do regardless of its consequences (Barry‚ Sansburry‚ & Shaw
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“Labeling theory is the theory of how your identity and behavior is influenced by the terms (labels) you use to describe or classify yourself” (Theworldcounts.com). However‚ our book states that labeling theory is also called social reaction theory. Throughout society and throughout our lives‚ we are often given labels to our identity due to our attitudes or behaviors. Some of those labels can be negative and have negative consequences later in life and sometimes they can be good‚ and likewise have
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forensic developmental psychology. Developmental psychology complements several other basic research fields in psychology including social psychology‚ cognitive psychology‚ ecological psychology‚ and comparative psychology. Theories Attachment theory Attachment theory‚ theoretical frame work originally developed by John Bowlby‚ focuses on open‚ intimate‚ emotionally meaningful relationships. Attachment is described as a biological system or powerful survival impulse that evolved to ensure the
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Behavioral Theory The behavioral theory suggests that people with OCD associate certain objects or situations with fear‚ and that they learn to avoid the things they fear or to perform rituals that help reduce the fear. This pattern of fear and avoidance/ritual may begin when people are under periods of high emotional stress‚ such as starting a new job or ending a relationship. At such times‚ we are more vulnerable to fear and anxiety. Often things once regarded as "neutral" may begin to bring
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Behaviourism Psychological Theories Operant Conditioning Operant Conditioning is a type of learning which is modified due to the consequences of something that happens. This learning theory is based around a theory created by Skinner. Skinner invented a chamber where he kept pigeons and rats. In order for his theory to be successful the animals had to perform simple responses‚ Skinner recorded their responses by a graph monitor‚ the details that he recorded were how many times they responded correctly
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negatively. How could you make a disease that is defined in the DSM V by unproductiveness‚ feelings of guilt and worthlessness‚ and even thoughts of suicide into something good? Scientists have created almost a dozen theories explaining the possible benefits of depression. One theory‚ developed by Dr. Andrew Miller and Dr. Charles Raison‚ claims that people who are depressed have an over-activation of the immune system which leads to inflammation‚ even when they are not affected by
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