Proposal for Evidence Based Practice Paper Michelle A. Steen University of North Carolina at Pembroke Abstract This paper explores the proposed use of Dialectic Therapy (DBT) on adolescents between the ages of twelve and eighteen who are diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa (AN). It will address the nature and extent of the issue of AN in the target population‚ weigh the positive and negative aspects of different types of therapies on the target population and show the potential limitations
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time‚ theorists have developed any theories that we‚ as educators‚ continue to use to this day. Thanks to their contributions‚ we have been provided with the best educational tools to cultivate young minds today. Every educator has their own opinion as to what theory they think is best. After reading various theories‚ there is one in particular that I truly believe to be the most beneficial which is The Behaviorism Theory. “Behaviorism theory‚ also known as behavioral psychology is a theory of learning
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Master: Business Administration Specialization: Human Resource Management Resource Based View: A short review of its main strengths and weaknesses Short introduction‚ definition and characteristics The Resource Based View (RBV) is a useful business management tool that‚ in recent years‚ has been attracting the attention of a growing number of researchers. The popularity of this influential contemporary theory comes primarily from the fact that it combines both strategic and organizational insights
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Theory offers structure and organization to nursing knowledge and provides a logical way of gathering information to describe‚ explain‚ and predict nursing practice. Theories describe and explain nursing and the purpose of nursing to differentiate it from other caring professions by setting boundaries. (McEwen & Wills‚ 2014‚ p. 25). The use of theories gives nursing its own identity and takes away the task-oriented description of the past. Kolcaba’s theory of comfort is a theory that is used throughout
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labelled the resource and capability-based view of the firm (RBV). In reality‚ Resource Competence View (RCV) first adopted an “economic” orientation. Pioneer studies (Wernerfelt‚ 1984) ‚ Barney‚ 1986‚ 1991‚ Dierickx and Cool‚ 1989‚ Peteraf‚ 1993) focused on the type of resources and competencies that could offer to its owner a sustainable competitive advantage. Therefore‚ resources and competencies approach first appeared as a theory of competitive advantage or a theory of “performance of the firm” (Argyres
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professions (as cited in Cnaan & Dichter‚ 2008‚ p. 279). According to Greene (2001)‚ social theorists have been trying to conceptualize a scientific framework that can be directly applied to social work practice. Research by Gitterman and Knight (2013) suggests that social workers must embrace research based methods in order to guide their practice. While research should be a framework that social work practice is based on‚ Greene (2001) identifies that it is important to combine empirical findings with
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Connecting the Dots: Understanding the Theories and Theorists Directions: Refer to your textbook and to the lecture notes for more information on all the theories of child development. The points possible for each question are listed next to each question. (30 points total) 1. Why do we use theories to explain child development and learning? (2 points) 2. Define classical and operant conditioning. (4 points) a. How are they the same? How are they different? (4 points) b. Give an example of
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Development Theory Shannon Reardon Rasmussen College This research paper is being submitted on January 25th‚ 2015‚ for EC100/EEC1700 Section 09 Foundations of Child Development As an early childhood professional‚ there are many developmental theorists that I have identified with over the last few years. One theorist that I feel I have related to most recently in my career is Lev Vygotsky. Lev Vygotsky was a Russian teacher and psychologist who developed extensive research and theories into the
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Discussed in this paper will be nursing theory and review its importance to nursing as a profession. It will also focus on aspects of the nursing theorist Virginia Henderson and her theory on the complementary-supplementary model of nursing. Nursing leadership‚ as it relates to Henderson’s theory‚ will also be discussed. Nursing theory itself is defined as an organized framework of concepts and purposes designed to guide the practice of nursing (Dossey‚ 2008). There will be multiple sections in this
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“Advanced nursing practice is the deliberative diagnosis and treatment of a full range of human responses to actual or potential health problems.” (Calkin‚ 1984). Advanced nurse practitioners attempt to maximize the use of knowledge and skills and improve the delivery of nursing and health care services. The field of advanced nursing practice differs from basic practice as the former requires clinical specialization at the master’s level. At this level‚ nurses become expert practitioners whose work
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