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    single theory. Due to its complexities‚ there are two main theories currently being taught and debated: social-cognitive-theory and hypnosis as dissociation (“the hidden observer”). Currently‚ there is no way to prove or disprove either theory. The prudent thing to do is research both to gain the most proficient understanding of hypnosis. After researching both‚ one might find a higher agreement with the social-cognitive-theory. Before a decision is made‚ a closer look at both theories is in

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    facilitating one’s learning. Learning theories evolved from behaviourism to social constructivism. Learning environment has change from a traditional four wall classroom to virtual online environment. Despite of the change‚ social and cultural dimensions has always been a very crucial element to take into account to promote better learning in any context at any period of time. In this reflection paper‚ I would discuss on the social dimensions of learning. The social learning theory‚ the learning approaches in

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    Social work theory and practice Over the past 30 years there have been a lot of changes in social work. The demand for social workers has risen and the way we care for these families has been moulded by different theories. Social work started off as a way to make individuals enhance their standard of living through charity work and dealing with poverty. The goal was to advance the quality of life and the growth of every person in the society. In 1985 computers were intro deuced into work‚ this

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    No other social control theory has been so studied‚ cited‚ researched‚ and critiqued as has been the theory Hirschi presented in his book “Causes of Delinquency.” As was indicated above‚ Hirschi was profoundly influenced by his reading of Durkheim’s book “Suicide.” To develop his own theory‚ Hirschi took the Durkheim assumption that we are all animals and “thus naturally capable of committing criminal

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    “From a postmodern/social constructionist perspective‚ individuals construct their own reality-based on languages and narratives passed on from culture to culture” (Nystul‚ p. 263‚ 2010). The metaphor used in social constructionist/postmodernist theory is textual as opposed to systemic. This textual metaphor says “people narrate their lives to create meaning using the social discourses available to them”(Becvar & Becvar‚ p.45‚ 2013)‚ as opposed to the systemic metaphor that states‚ “a family is

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    SOCUL CONTROL THEORY AND DELINQUENCY* APA References MICHAEL D . WIATROWSKI Wiatrowski‚ M. D.‚ Griswold‚ D. B.‚ & Roberts‚ M. DAVID B . GRISWOLD K. (1981). SOCIAL CONTROL THEORY AND Florida Atlantic University MARY K . ROBERTS DELINQUENCY. American Sociological Review‚ University of Florida 46(5)‚ 525-541. Hirschi ’s social control theory proposes that delinquents fail to form or maintain a bond to society consisting of attachment‚ commitment‚ involvement‚ and belief. Using data from

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    Like what we study in Social Exchange Theory‚ the interaction described above can be explained with this theory very well. All relationships have give and take‚ with the balance of this exchange not equal always‚ is what the theory suggests. I would always question myself with “ Is this relationship really worth it?” numerous amount of times. I felt as though‚ the relationship

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    aggressive men in social environments. I also followed the Vanderbilt gang rape case involving members of the Vanderbilt football team which seemed to be a prime example of falling into Social Norms or as the defense attourney in this particular case described as “College Culture”. I am using social norms theory to provide a sociological explanation of masculinity‚ physicality‚

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    McShane (2014)‚ social learning theory “explain[s] deviant behavior by emphasizing reinforcement and discriminative stimuli.” (p. 184). More specifically‚ social learning theory states that deviant behavior is most likely to supported in a social environment that reinforces said behavior. Additionally‚ a major point of the social learning theory is that‚ on the one hand‚ behavior is shaped to seek out pleasure while‚ on the other hand‚ avoiding pain. Based upon one’s own social environment‚ different

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    Yash Shah Communication 210 Professor: Dr. Ernest Hakanen Theory: Social Penetration The theory of social penetration is at the basis of every formation of a new relationship. This theory is an interaction between people who slowly learn about each other at first formally and then informally. Social penetration is defined as revealing ones self to others‚ this process is cautious and slow and some are more cautious then others. When people meet for the first time‚ they tend to share information

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