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    University of Phoenix Material Criminal Justice Motivational Theories Matrix Complete the matrix with at least five motivational theories. Each theory application should be at least 100 words. Motivational Theory Description How does the theory apply to working in criminal justice and security? Being recognized A supervisor or administrator telling you how good of a job you are doing When you are a police officer and you are out in the streets protecting society‚ you want to know you are doing

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    State and Explain Aristotle’s theory of virtue ethics Virtues‚ according to Aristotle‚ are those strengths of character that promote ’eudomania’ (human flourishing). A good action is a product of these virtues. A person is virtuous in so far as he acts with the goal of human flourishing in view. Aristotle’s theory revolves around character rather than around the actions themselves. For Aristotle‚ Virtue is something practiced and thereby learned - it is habit (hexis) which causes a person to choose

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    Explain the formation of stereotypes and their effect on behavior (guideline) Introduction • What is a Stereotype? A stereotype is a widely held mental picture that represents an oversimplified‚ prejudiced‚ or uncritical judgment‚ which can be either a positive or negative generalization. • The explanation of stereotypes lies in the behaviors of socio-cultural groups and/or individuals‚ where they determine a certain ‘image’ of particular group. • Many studies have been carried out to explain

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    Describe and evaluate two theories of the formation of relationships There are two theories of the formation of romantic relationships‚ which are the reward/need satisfaction theory by Byrne and Clore (1970) and the similarity theory also by Byrne and Clore with Smeaton (1986). The similarity theory promotes liking. It suggests that we are attracted to people with similar personalities and attitudes to us and that we first sort potential partners for dissimilarity avoiding those whose personality

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    Running head: KOHLBERG ’S STAGES OF MORAL DEVELOPMET 1 Kohlberg ’s Stages of Moral Development into the Justice System Yvonne Constantine Strayer University Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice Professor Pionke November 18‚ 2012 KOHLBERG ’S STAGES OF MORAL DEVELOPMET 2 Kohlberg ’s Stages of Moral Development into the Justice System Justice is a concept of moral rightness based on ethics. Justice is fairness‚ and implemented in an attempt to protect society from the wrongs committed

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    Criminal Sentencing Hazel Hamm Juvenile Justice: CRJ301 Saundra McDavid March 26‚ 2012 Criminal Sentencing A major issue in criminal justice is sentencing. Sentencing is the process by which judges impose punishment on a person convicted of a crime or crimes (Wallace 2012). After‚ a person is convicted of a crime‚ whether through a guilty plea‚ plea bargain‚ or jury verdict‚ the appropriate legal punishment is determined at the sentencing phase. Sentencing usually takes

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    Great Britain Is there a valid test of Herzberg’s two-factor theory? GODFREY GARDNER Department of Behaviour in Organisations‚ University of Lancaster; on study ieavefrom the Department of Psychology‚ University of Melbourne There are several ways of stating Herzberg’s two-factor theory of motivation and each version can be tested in various ways. Those who defend the theory argue that researchers who fail to find support for the theory have usually departed from the procedures used by Herzberg

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    Strengths‚ Limitations and Social Work Every theory has strengths and limitations‚ which can be beneficial to understanding behaviour as well as leaving gaps in knowledge as not every theory can explain every facet of human behaviour and understanding this is a key part of social work practice. The social work profession is guided by the AASW Practice Standards‚ which aim to provide a guide to practice‚ collective standards and expectations and can be used as a platform for ongoing professional

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    Compare and contrast any two theories of leadership In the following essay I will look at leadership‚ its definition and compare and contrast two theories behind it. I will firstly see if there is a distinction between leadership and management as suggested by John Kotter(1990) who goes on further to stress that organisations require both a leader and a manager but the function can be provided by a single individual. I will then look at some definitions of leadership such as that by Bryman(1999)

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