Sociological Perspectives Sociology is the study of relationships between individuals and society. it is also the study of the consequences of difference between individuals or groups (Witt). To study these relationships and to help answer the many questions that have arisen within the study of sociology‚ sociologists such as Emile Durkheim‚ Karl Marx‚ and Erving Goffman helped to develop three sociological perspectives. These are functionalist perspective‚ conflict perspective‚ and interactionist
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Theories of Motivation 1. Instinct Theory The assumption of the theory is that there is an innate biological force causing an organism to act in a certain way. These “forces” are perceived to be automatic‚ involuntary‚ and unlearned behavior patterns or reflexive behaviors that are elicited when certain stimuli are present. 2. Homeostatic Theories The assumptions of the homeostatic theory are that organisms attempt to maintain homeostasis‚ the balance of physiological state or equilibrium
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Chapter 15 –part B p. 333 (Cameron) Motivation theories include Achievement-motivation theory Expectancy theory Equity theory Motivation theories are derived predominantly from the work of: Abraham Maslow (a psychologist) Achievement-motivation theory developed by: Focus: Atkinson‚ McClelland‚ and Veroff Aspects of personality characteristics and proposes 3 forms of motivation/needs in work situations (achievement‚ power‚ affiliation) Individuals are not as concerned with the
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Personality psychology is the focus of some of the best known psychology theories by a number of famous thinkers including Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson. In this section of the personality study guide‚ learn more about some of the major theories of personality and the psychologists who developed them. Biological Theories Biological approaches suggest that genetics are responsible for personality. Research on heritability suggests that there is a link between genetics and personality traits. One
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A Story of Three Progressives Three classic theorists‚ Karl Marx‚ Emile Durkheim‚ and Max Weber have discussed and analyzed the complexity of modernization. Modernization is a broad concept that refers to major social changes which occur when a pre-industrial society develops economically and the workplace shifts from the home to the factory (industrialization)‚ people move from farms into cities where jobs are available (urbanization)‚ and large-scale formal organizations emerge (bureaucratization)
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The dissolution of relationships Duck suggested that there are predisposing factors that lead to relationship dissolution‚ one of which includes a lack of skills. An example could be applied to poor conversationalists- their lack of interpersonal skills may be interpreted by their partners as them being uninterested in the relationship‚ causing it to break down. A lack of stimulation may also cause relationship breakdown. In terms of social exchange theory‚ this could be explained by one or
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of Mass Communication University of Lagos Seminar Paper Comparative evaluation of Lasswell’s theory and structure of Mass communication‚ Schramm’s theory of the Process and Elements of Mass Communication‚ and the Knowledge Gap hypothesis‚ by Tichenor‚ Olien and Donahue Name of Presenter: Isah Momoh Matriculation Number: 78/0019450 Title of Course: Comparative Mass Communication theories: MAS 906. Lecturer: Professor Idowu Sobowale Date: 9 April
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------------------------------------------------- Date Submitted: 12/12/12 Roundtable Discussion - Chapter 6: Social Relationships Chapter Outline: 1. Topic Summary: We examine Social Relationships in the context of how we interact with other individuals‚ how interactions change from infancy to adulthood‚ and how they can affect an individual. 2. Theories of Social Relationships a. Attachment Theory: i. defined as the bond between two people that involves feelings of security‚ how a person
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Employee Motivation and Performance 1. Nature of Motivation - Motivation is the set of forces that cause people to behave in certain way a. The Importance of Employee Motivation in the Workplace 1. Individual performance is generally determined by three factors 1. Motivation- The desire to do the job 2. Ability- The capability to do the job 3. Work environment- Tools‚ materials‚ information‚ etc b. Historical Perspectives on Motivation i. Traditional Approach 1. Use of an incentive pay system 2. Managers
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Three generations project-interview with an adolescent Maryna Yevsyukov 07/02/2014 Dr. Rust James. PSY-2300-D02 -Developmental Psychology INTRODUCTION My subject for this interview is a 17-year-old‚ Caucasian adolescent male in a middle class Socio-economic status. He comes from a family of highly educated parents and resides in the Middle East Tennessee area‚ a small town in a rural environment. I have known this subject for almost two years now. He emigrated from
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