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Behavioral Theory, 2004.
An overview of behavioral theory and how it could be used for certain styles of writing.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper looks at behavioral theory and how it can be applied to writing instructional objectives. It explains how behavioral theory was derived and its relationship to classical conditioning.
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"Behavioral theory assumes that leaders are made not born. Behavioral theories of leadership do not look for inborn traits or capabilities in an individual, but rather they look for what leaders actually do. If the success of leaders can be defined in terms of the describable actions of a person, then it should not be difficult for other people to act in the same way. This gives something concrete to teach and learn rather than relying on ephemeral notions of'traits' and capabilities', which are only vaguely..."
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Behavioral Theory, 2007.
A discussion on the application of behavioral theory in the classroom.
755 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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The paper examines how, to integrate the behavioral theory in the classroom, the student and the teacher must first interact with one another by defining goals and objectives in the form of modifying behavior. The paper discusses how Abraham Maslow maintains that students learn by being 'empowered' and by having control over the learning process. The paper further examines how implementing this approach into the classroom setting would be a difficult endeavor in most instances.
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"The teacher and other students could then provide feedback about the specific performance, and would therefore reinforce the learning process, ie; move the information from the short-term memory to the long-term memory.
The humanistic theory takes a different approach than both the cognitive and the behavioral theories. The humanistic perspective is on the self, it is you, your perception of your experiences."
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B.F. Skinner's Behaviorism Theory, 2004.
This paper compares B.F. Skinner's theories on behaviorism with Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialist views.
1,805 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper explains that, while Sartre defines freedom as the ability to determine things for oneself, Skinner defines it as the attempt or ability to remove oneself from adverse conditions. The author points out that philosophy has not evolved like the natural sciences because humans insist on believing that they are somehow different from the natural world; however, for behavior science to advance, Skinner believes that that society must exorcise the so called "inner principles" in order to have an open mind for the real truths about human behavior. The paper rejects Skinner's theory because by doing what Skinner suggests, the natural balance of human nature is destroyed as not everything is perfect.
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"Still, there are questions raised about the possibility of truly predicting human behavior as a science and to what extent can we use this information. Skinner believes that as soon as we get past the concept that humans are different from other creatures we will be able to create a true science of human behavior. Part of his response is that it would be difficult so we say we shouldn't try it and this is a weak excuse. He says that we know it is not outside the realm of possibility so just because it is difficult does not mean we should give up on it completely. What we know now, he argues, is not effective so why should we spend more and more money and effort on negative reinforcement, if it has not proved successful."
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Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Theories, 2008.
An overview of the person-centered theory and cognitive behavioral theory.
1,227 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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The paper outlines the main principles of the person-centered theory and the cognitive behavioral theory. The paper focuses on the concepts of the person-centered theory and discusses the microskills and techniques that students would expect to be effective with this theory.
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Objective
Person-Centered Theory
Cognitive Behavioral Theory
Microskills and Effective Techniques
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"This theory was developed by Carl Rogers, an American psychologist who practiced in the 1930s and is a type of therapy that has as its goal the fostering of the client in cohesion of the idealized and actual self of the client. This therapy also has the goal of the client gaining a better understanding of 'self' as well as lowering the client's levels of "defensiveness, guilt, and insecurity" (Person-Centered Therapy, nd) Other goals in this therapy include the client gaining a more positive outlook in relationships and as well focuses on the client gaining an increase in the capacity to "experience and express feelings at the moment" (Person-Centered Therapy, nd) in which the feelings actually occur."
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Cognitive Behavioral Theory of Anorexia Nervosa, 2006.
A review of various articles discussing the theory of anorexia nervosa.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper reviews the articles by Allan Kaplan, Christopher Fairburn, Roz Shafran, and Zafria Cooper. Kaplans article serves as a literature review of various therapies including cognitive behavioral theory, while the articles by Fairburn, Shafran and Cooper focus on how cognitive therapy works for people with anorexia nervosa.
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"What is the best way to treat anorexia nervosa? Is one type of treatment better than another one? Why should research be spent on anorexia nervosa? These are important questions because "research shows that about one percent of female adolescents have anorexia. That means that one out of every one hundred young women between ten and twenty are starving themselves, sometimes to death" (ANRED). Anorexia nervosa does not only affect young women, but it can affect children as young as five and any adult including men. With this thought in mind, it is important to study different types of treatment including cognitive behavior. "
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Human Behavior Theory, 2008.
Presents a case study that demonstrates modified Gestalt theory.
847 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper describes a case study of a young man who has a strong genetic predisposition for developing schizophrenia. The paper asserts that using Gestalt's theories with the knowledge gained from medical science is the best way to treat the patient in an effective manner. The paper first describes the patient's background, his characteristics, and the mental illness from which he is suffering. The paper then suggests which treatment methods might be best for him and why they are appropriate.
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New Theory: Modified, Modernized Gestalt Theory
Case Study
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"Chris has been disturbed by a shift in the relationship of his marriage. His wife wishes to have another child and he has just unexpectedly re-encountered a threatening individual from his past. Psychotic episodes can be trigged by negative life events, and Christ perceives his wife's request as a negative stress. He has also suffered a mild physical trauma to his ankle which disturbs his state of physical homeostasis. The fact that his authoritarian role models at home who did not present him with a good example of coping with stress may explain why his paranoia manifests itself against doctors. His sense of physical vulnerability, hostility, and sexual desire all conspire to motivate him to express his vulnerability to having his physical and emotional barriers crossed through suspicion, violence, and sexual 'acting out."
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Behavior Theory, 2008.
This paper presents an outline the development of simple forethought in human existence.
1,508 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper begins with a brief review of literature and then outlines the methodology of a basic experiment of human behavior. The work outlines the development of simple forethought in human existence, specifically what drives individuals to think of doing things like setting an alarm clock for an appropriate time in the morning. The paper proposes a research study that will be conducted in a sleep lab, where people are present to diagnose or rule out sleep disturbances, and that will be secondary and separate from the experimentation done for that purpose.
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Introduction
Review of Literature
Methodology
Discussion
Limitations
Conclusion
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"Behavior of human and animals has always been a curious aspect of the physical condition. Many theories have been applied to human behavior in an attempt to understand both the low and high order reasoning that is applied to elicit behavior. Humans and human behavior is specifically interesting to researchers who seek to understand and develop ideas regarding the reasons why individuals and groups act as they do, and to experiment upon such actions in an attempt to develop reasoning as to what is significant and what is not significant in the development of a thought into an action."
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Behavioral Science Theories, 2005.
Compares and contrasts three different theories in behavioral science.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper compares and contrasts three different theories in behavioral science organizations and models, and the strengths and weaknesses of each model. It produces examples of the models in practice and the impact of technology on organizations.
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"Alternatives to the rational bureaucratic model of organizations have been developed in recent years. Many of these systems have moved well beyond Fordism an organizational system characterized by ..."
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Consumer Behavior and Production Theories, 2002.
This paper compares the theories of consumer behavior and production.
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This paper points out that the two theories are similar because both are directly connected with economic functions of demand and supply, but the difference lies in the primary objectives of these theories. The author points out that consumer behavior is studied to understand the changes in the demand curve, which occur with changes in prices of commodities. The paper relates that production theory deals with the concept of diminishing costs.
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Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), 2008.
This paper explores the theory of planned behavior (TPB) by reviewing a journal article that modeled this theory and by applying TPB to the activities of American soldiers at the Abu Gharib prison in Iraq.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper presents a review of a journal article that modeled the theory of planned behavior and used an experiment-related exercise to show the facets of the theory. Also, the paper uses a very public example that was presented in the media to show the applicability of the theory of planned behavior to explain human behavior. The example chosen was the activities of American soldiers at the Abu Gharib prison in Iraq. The paper concludes with an interpersonal example that is linked to the major hypothesis of the theory of planned behavior.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Journal Article Analyzed: Modeling the Theory of Planned Behavior and Past Behavior
Mass Media Example of the Theory of Planned Behavior: Abu Ghraib Prison Behavior
Personal Interpersonal Example of the Theory of Planned Behavior
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"According to Stannard, Zimbardo's study showed that prisons are an institution that are designed to change the psychological make-up of the occupants; what is not clear, is how it affects other occupants, that are their by choice, most notably the guards. Stannard uses Zimbardo's study to state that prisons present an environment where the power differential is so uneven that it presents an environment for abuse, which is prisoners are powerless, while, guards have complete control and complete power."
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The Elderly and the Theory of Planned Behavior, 2008.
A review of a journal article that modeled the theory of planned behavior and used an experiment related exercise to show the facets of the theory.
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper presents a review of the article "Does the theory of planned behavior elements mediate the relationship between perceived constraints and intention to participate in physical activities? A study among older individuals" by A. Konstantinos, B. Vasilis, and T. Charalampos. The paper focuses on how the article effectively uses qualitative research to understand a particular aspect of human development within an empirical human development study. The paper also attempts to determine whether the article was conducted within the necessary specific criteria for qualitative research. The paper concludes that the article seems to have followed the necessary specific requirements, although certain elements remain somewhat questionable.
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"The results of the model showed that given the facets of the TPB, participants' behavior and attitude towards exercise was significantly correlated with the actual amount of exercise undertaken. The predictive aspect of the TPB was also validated by the participants who were contacted after the initial study. Overall, this conclusion was validated by triangulating the data, since the human development experiment was to test a very well known theory - theory of planned behavior, and the authors validated this result with other known experiments and the original empirical construct. The literature review conducted was comprehensive and gave a clear picture of what this particular article was adding to the literature, however, the necessary use of different sources, methods, and investigations was rather comprehensive."
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Theory of Behaviorism, 2002.
An examination of why the Theory of Behaviorism has failed.
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This paper explains the failures of the theory of behaviorism and cites relevant examples to support the failure.
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Sociological Theory: Gang Behavior, 2002.
A discussion on the fundamental components of sociological theory, examining gang behavior using symbolic interactionism and conflict theory.
3,575 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This essay is a basic introduction to the fundamental components of a sociological theory. Included is a comprehensive analysis of both conflict theory and symbolic interactionism. Gang behavior is used to illustrate key terms and concepts from each theory, as well as their strengths and weaknesses.
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"Theories serve several functions in the development and evaluation of scientific knowledge. Theories provide us with systematic procedures to evaluate social phenomenon. These procedures are well organized and comprehensive. Theories are not just knowledge structures; they are sets of interrelated statements that apply to a wide range of phenomenon. Chafetz said, ?in theory construction, the exercise is only more systematic, comprehensive, more guided and constrained by rules, and finally is more self-conscience? (Chafetz, p. 2). "
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Theories on Criminal Behavior, 2007.
A case study on criminal behavior that applies R.L. Aker's social learning theory and the general strain theory on criminal behavior.
2,079 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper presents a case study of a sixteen-year old girl who, along with two friends, has been charged with assault and fraud. The paper discusses Aker's social learning theory which operates on seven basic principles to explain criminal behavior and explores these principles. The paper then analyzes the general strain theory (GST) on criminal behavior. Finally, the paper integrates the theories and discusses how they apply to the case study.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Joyce's Story
Theory Evaluation # 1 - Aker's Social Learning Theory
Theory Evaluation #2 - General Strain Theory
Theory Integration
Conclusion: Policy/Practice Implications
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"The theories work somewhat in addressing weaknesses in their complement. Aker's theory that criminal behavior is learned is refuted by research demonstrating that delinquent behavior proceeds criminal social attachments. GST would state this is because the cause of criminal behavior is emotional and is therefore the result of the individual, not the individual's peers (though this emotion is spurred by outside forces). GST's emphasis on emotive responses also explains why some crimes are not committed for material benefit - a factor Aker credits as instrumental in the crime process. GST's failure to acknowledge the higher proportion of male crimes (as compared to crimes committed by females) may be accounted for in Aker's theory of social learning and material benefit, but not enough research has been done on the topic to confirm this. Also, the simplicity implicit in GST and its inability to adequately distinguish between types of strain may be explained using Aker's Social Learning Theory. Perhaps some strains are linked to delinquency when there is an obvious benefit, and types strain not linked with crime may produce not obvious advantage for the individual."
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