| Papers [1-15] of 100 :: [Page 1 of 7] | | Go to page : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 —> | Search results on "MEANING RATIONAL RECOVERY": |
|
|
The Meaning of Rational Recovery, 2002.
Examines the use of the rational recovery system as an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous.
1,924 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 61.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The ultimate goal of chemical dependency counselors is to help people achieve and maintain abstinence from the use of chemicals for life. Historically the use of Alcoholics Anonymous has been a major tool in achieving the goal of abstinence, and has helped millions of people to stay sober. But this approach has not been successful for everyone who has tried to use the 12 steps of AA to help them achieve and maintain sobriety and for a variety of different reasons some clients reject AA. This paper explores an alternative for those people, 'Rational Recovery'. The paper discusses the theories behind Rational Recovery (RR), the major tools used to maintain sobriety and the way in which groups function and heal those involved.
From the Paper
"Once the chemically dependent person has stopped using, RR has a variety of techniques that will help the person remain drug and alcohol free. One of these is Addictive Voice Recognition Training (AVRT). This tool teaches the chemically dependent person to recognize the voices and messages coming from the individual?s consciousness that are telling them to use chemicals. As Trimpy put it, ?any thinking that supports any use of drugs or alcohol in any amount, in any form ? ever? (Trimpy, 1992). RR has labeled this internal thinking as the BEAST. The BEAST is a way of breaking down the drinking pattern of thinking into the following steps. The first is the recognition of a Boozing opportunity, and circumstances or time when the person is considering the use of alcohol or drugs. This could also be called the person?s triggers for use. This is followed by Enemy voice recognition in which the individual becomes aware of the voice to use. The person is then trained to Accuse the voice of malice, telling their inner voice that they will not succumb to using because they have come to realize that it is not in their self-interest to do so. Self-control and self-worth reminders are then used to remind the person that their lives are much better without chemicals. The last step of BEAST is to Treasure your sobriety which simply means the individual makes an overview and affirmation of their sobriety and life?s pleasures that they are now a part of."
| |
|
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, 2002.
A review of "A Guide to Rational Living" which presents the theory of rational emotive behavior therapy.
1,327 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 44.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses the concept of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) as presented in "A Guide To Rational Living" by Ellis and Harper. The writer then presents a personal application of REBT, and more specifically the concept presented in Chapter 7 "Overcoming the Influences of the Past" where REBT is applied to a learning experience in real life, through the experience of alcoholism.
From the Paper
"The mere fact that children need love, approval, and attachment, means that to be deprived of these needs would result in sadness, loneliness, and depression. When needs are not met, children and adults will tend to go beyond the original event and effort to make things better. Unfortunately, this attempt can lead to self-blame and beliefs that self-improvement would prevent future neglect. Overexertion toward becoming more deserving of love may ensue ("I absolutely must perform well") or the opposite may occur. The child may believe that there is no hope and life will always be void of love due to beliefs of unworthiness."
| |
|
Rational Choices in Irrational Lives, 2004.
A discussion as to what extent rational choice can be observed in everyday life.
4,015 words (approx. 16.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 108.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper examines the resurgent rise in social psychology of the questioning of rational choice in everyday life. It argues that rational choice can explain everyday behaviour only to the extent that the behaviour(s) under consideration can be said to flow from reasoned deliberation. The paper reviews conceptions of rationality; examines the concept of behaviour in and finally discusses the limits to which rational choice can be used to explain behaviour in everyday life.
Table of Contents:
Rationality and Rational Choice
A Question of Behaviour
Individual Behaviour
Group Behaviour
Spontaneous Behaviour
Premeditated Behaviour
Rational Choices, Everyday
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Questions of the extent to which rational choice can explain behaviour in everyday life are arguably ones of relatively recent creation. Aristotle arguably took for granted the fact that rational choices explained actions or behaviour. In book seven of his Nicomachean Ethics he clearly delineates that goals come from character, which he deems the non-rational part of humans, while action and the choices of ways to proceed toward those goals, ones choice of action or behaviour, flow from the intellect - the rational part of individuals. The Enlightenment thinkers developed his position and more than held to his commitment to rationality. The primacy they accorded reason, and humanity's ability to reason, played a great part in the formation of the Enlightenment ideal of rationality."
| |
|
Rational Thought, 2004.
A look at the fundamental aspects of rational thought.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper describes the fundamental aspects of rational thought and the common barriers to reasoning rationally. It defines rational thought and the process of reasoning and cites several barriers or obstacles to rational thought including unavailability of necessary knowledge, a disorder that prevents thinking at a rational level.
From the Paper
" The purpose of this paper is to describe the fundamental aspects of rational thought and discuss the most common barriers to rational reasoning. The paper begins ..."
| |
|
Rational Choice Theory and Post-Modernism, 2002.
Discussion of the Rational Choice Theory and the Post-Modernist Theory, and how these two different theories can, to some degree, be reconciled.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 106.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The development of Rational Choice Theory in the 20th century arose out of economic theory. Through such thinkers as Homans, Blau and Coleman it has emerged as an important school of thought. The theory focuses upon the rational calculations carried out by individuals guided by self-interest. Post-modernism, another contemporary theory, is in many ways in friction with rational choice theory, for the fundamental capitalist drive espoused by rational choice is seen as nothing but a social construct by the post-modern tradition. Alfred Schutz, a twentieth century phenomenologist, reconciles these two strains of thought to some degree by bringing up the notion of individual perception which encompasses both the social constructs and the drive for self-interest.
| |
|
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, 2007.
A discussion of how rational emotive behavioral therapy works.
901 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper explains that rational emotive behavioral therapy is based on the idea that our thoughts or inner dialog is what affects our behavior. It focuses on our perceptions of our environment and experiences instead of our environment and experiences themselves. The paper discusses how the rational emotive behavioral therapy process can consist of two basic steps. Irrational thoughts are identified and then the client is instructed to begin replacing these thoughts with more rational, healthier thoughts. The paper concludes that rational emotive behavioral therapy is a step towards individuals taking responsibility for their own dysfunctions, providing them with a solid ground from which to work towards positive change.
From the Paper
"This therapy was innovative at its conception because of its focus on internal as opposed to external locus. One of the most effective elements of this therapy is that it provided a much stronger feeling of control for the patient undergoing Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy because it allows them to believe that they have power over their dysfunction behavior by taking responsibility for the problems. Though the process is often extremely difficult, the concept is simple: If you have a problem, change your thinking about the problem and it will go away."
| |
|
Recovery from Mental Illness, 2004.
An examination of the psychology behind recovery from a mental illness.
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses how recovery is a unifying human experience that transcends both illness and disability and how, in regard to mental illness, recovery has not been addressed through research or discussion as extensively as recovery from physical illness or injury. It looks at how recovery involves much more than symptom alleviation and how it is a subjective, unique process of altering and adapting one?s values, attitudes, goals, feelings, and roles in order to live a more satisfying, hopeful, and fulfilled life.
From the Paper
"Deegan (1988) illustrates the parallels in recovery between mental and physical illness through the description of her personal experiences with schizophrenia and a man?s experiences as a quadriplegic. Similar sequences of events were experienced by her and the man, as they both went through phases of denial, anguish, and in time, hope. The author emphasized the fact that recovery is not a sudden conversion experience, and that hope is a turning point at which the willingness to act must be initiated quickly. Little steps must be taken in order to ensure progress on the path to recovery."
| |
|
"A Guide to Rational Living", 2002.
This paper details the many ways in which a person can learn how to adapt rationally, emotionally, and to use behavioral tools for personal situations in this discussion of Albert Ellis' book, "A Guide to Rational Living."
1,215 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The author gives a detailed discussion of the different ways to deal with personal situations based on Albert Ellis' ?A Guide to Rational Living? that may cause some individuals to face inner-conflict. Some of the topics discussed include-- focusing on enjoyment as a tool for success and learning to identify patterns and potential problems. The author finds that the book not only shows you how to identify problem or potential problems, but it also offers constructive ways to overcome an individual's "perceived" problems.
From the Paper
"By adopting healthy ways of thinking, believing, and perceiving events, people can maintain a sense of well-being and joy while avoiding depression, anxiety, extreme anger or frustration, and physical illness. Avoiding self-defeating thoughts and belief constructs and adopting a type of thinking that is sometimes consistent with reality and sometimes twisted in a positive direction. Those individuals who find that they are reacting in unhealthy ways might want to examine their own cognitive constructs for evidence of dysfunctional or self-defeating thinking."
| |
|
The Rational Choice Theory, 2004.
This paper discusses the development of the rational choice theory.
1,565 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 51.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that the rational choice theory, which defines a rational action as the maximization of causal profit, was essentially developed as an economic theory, but has been extended to other realms as well. The author explains that the theory, which was expanded to the area of sociology by Max Weber, Talcott Parsons, and George Homans, was challenged for its lack of empirical support. The paper concludes that rational theory now has been thoroughly tested empirically and found to be based on a sound premise; the theory may not apply to all people in all situations, but it highlights a strong correlation between rationality and man?s decision making behavior.
From the Paper
"When we are faced with a decision, there are always some options involved. Which path is the correct one, which option would best serve our purpose, which choice appears most suitable are some of the key questions on which we base our decision. Man by nature is interested in maximization of his profits whether professional or personal. No one would deliberately want to take a risk that is bound to go awry. In almost every case, man carefully studies the situation and then chooses the best option available to him. And this is not something limited to money matters but extends itself to almost every area of life including social relationships, religion, politics and other areas."
| |
|
Rational Expectation Model and Exchange Rate, 2002.
An overview of Robert Lucas' rational expectation model and its relationship with exchange rate and full employment.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 62.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper focuses on the rational expectation model and its connection with exchange rate and full employment. Robert Lucas, the pioneer of rational expectation model maintains that people are able to predict their economic future with the information available and therefore the government should not intervene for the regulation of financial markets. The proponents of rational expectation theory argue that there are some variables present within the economy that possess self-correcting powers and therefore government intervention is unnecessary.
| |
|
Behaviour and Rational Therapy, 2003.
A comparison between Behaviour Therapy and Rational Emotive Therapy.
1,346 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that Behaviour Therapy and Rational Emotive Therapy were developed around the middle of the 20th century. The paper begins by discussing Behaviour Therapy, which focusses on the client?s behaviour, it draws from classical and operant conditioning procedures and works to abolish maladaptive behaviours through replacing these with more adaptive ones. The paper then explains that Rational Emotive Therapy, on the other hand, moves to replace irrational beliefs that are causing distress or discomfort in the client?s life with more rational beliefs. These two therapies have both differences and similarities which are discussed further within this paper.
From the Paper
"Behaviour Therapy was introduced into the psychological world during the 1950s to counter the criticisms of psychodynamic theories of this era. Designed to focus upon observable behaviour, Behaviour Therapy (BT) strayed from the focal point of unconscious mental processes in which psychodynamic theory was based and laid a different foundation (the belief that maladaptive behaviours become linked with certain stimuli through chance) that would be followed for years to come (Carlson, Buskist & Martin, 2000). BT drew from previous psychological works such as Pavlov?s classical conditioning and Skinner?s operant conditioning principles and by the 1970?s it became the preferred treatment approach to many presented psychological disorders."
| |
|
Rational Choice Theory, 2006.
A discussion regarding the political influence of the rational choice theory on British society.
2,224 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses how the benefits of the rational choice theory in the field of political science has been a subject of much debate. The paper further discusses how those who use the rational choice model in analyzing politics use formal mathematical patterns in order to study their subject.
From the Paper
"Another assumption is that the consensus in British society, and perhaps voter apathy, is an indication of widespread agreement about government and policy. This is not necessarily the case, as consensus could be that the government is not performing well, but that there is no better alternative. Pluralists see two types of constraint on the power of influential groups. One is that of counter-groups, such as the gun lobby and gun control groups in America. The other is that of potential groups, a mass of people unable to organise and mobilise, but which conceivably could, and so are included in policy making (Smith, 1990). Elitists would refute this assumption, claiming that no group can counter an elite, and that a potential elite would either be encompassed by the elite, if possessing the right qualities, or prevented from attaining elite status."
| |
|
Rational Decision Making, 2002.
Addresses the issue of humans and their ability to make rational decisions.
2,935 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper examines Nietzsche's and Freud's conclusion that humans are incapable of rational thought. It considers the arguments they made in support of this conclusion and concludes by finding that both Nietzsche and Freud were right in asserting that human beings really are not capable of rational thought.
From the Paper
"In Twilight of the Idols Nietzsche argues that human thought is not really based on reason, but that humans can mistake their approaches and incorrectly identify them as rational. According to Nietzsche, decision making is not often rational because it is almost always based on errors. Nietzsche describes four specific errors that occur: the error of confusing cause and effect; the 'immortal unreason'; the error of a false causality; and the error of imaginary causes. Each of these errors will now be considered, with examples given of how they impact people's ability to be truly rational."
| |
|
?Johnson & Johnson? as a Rational Organization, 2002.
An examination of the factors that give 'Johnson & Johnson, Co." a rational organizational structure.
980 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper defines rational organizations as those which seek to develop structure and coordinate their activities in response to technical requirements and in relation to the complexity of the task environment they face. The paper shows how 'Johnson & Johnson' has established its mission and vision by putting in place a rational organizational structure, defining reporting relationships, establishing a project management methodology and infrastructure, developing a communications plan in support of the group's global leadership role, creating position descriptions, and recruiting. A history of the company is also discussed.
From the Paper
"Johnson & Johnson attributes the success of its organization structure to its management of each separate part as part of a functioning, single entity. By grouping its global affiliates into three business segments and then overlaying each segment and its affiliates with a transparent structure of alignment, Johnson & Johnson has created a unique organization structure."
| |
|
Rational Unified Process, 2006.
An analysis of the rational unified process from development to transfer.
1,375 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper describes the rational unified process as a comprehensive methodology framework for software development. The paper discusses the different cycles that the software may go through throughout its life. The paper discusses the phases from the inception phase before development to the transfer phase.
Table of Contents:
Overview: The Rational Unified Process
Phases
Inception Phase
Elaboration Phase
Construction Phase
Transition Phase
Iterations
Workflows
From the Paper
"The transition phase may undergo several iterations that may include enhancements of the product based on users' feedbacks and correction of bugs and errors. This typically happens after beta tests. This phase generally comes down to the goal of ensuring that the software product meets the requirements of the users and is of good quality. Usually, this phase ends with a postmortem that documents learning for future reference within the lifecycle of the product (Meloche, 2002)."
|
|
|
