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Watson's Theory of Human Care, 2008.
A case study presentation discussing the writer's implementation of Dr Jean Watson's theory of human care and how it affected the relationship between nurse and patient.
1,259 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper analyzes Dr Jean Watson's theory of human care and how it is based on a deep respect for all of human life and for the interconnectedness of all things. The paper presents a case study of a clinical situation with Mrs. N and describes how the implementation of Watson's theory affected the way in which the writer related to the patient. It discusses how this relationship improved care for the patient. The paper is written in the first person.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Personal Experience Reflection
Watson's Theory of Human Care
Evaluation
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"As a result of the caring moment, both I and Mrs. N were changed. I learned a new level of continuing competence and arrived at a deeper understanding of human care. I learned to clarify my value system and define what it means to be human and caring as a nurse. I also learned that both I and the patient are involved in continuous process of growing, changing, and becoming (Walker & Neuman, 1996). We both came out of the situation essentially learning the same truth that we need a high perception of the other person as a human being. In addition, as a result of the intersubjective flow between Mrs. N and I, Mrs. N was better able to release some of her disharmony of the mind, body and soul. She came to realize that she does need more health teaching and cannot deal with certain situations. What did not work in the situation was that I did not have the patient's perspective at the center. However, the use of Watson's carative factors changed that."
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Theory of Human Becoming, 2008.
An analysis of Dr Rosemarie Parse's definitions of healing and health in her theory of human becoming.
1,046 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses Dr Rosemarie Parse's theory of human becoming and how it relates to the writer's personal nursing practice. It looks at Parse's views on the nature of human health and healing and her stress on the role of individuals in their health and lives. The paper discusses how the writer has learned the importance of the patient as the center of care and to always view the patient as the authority on his or her health.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Person as Moving towards Health and Healing
Parse's Definition of Health
Health and Healing and the Goal of Nursing
Conclusion
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"As a result of Parse's theory, I am convinced that the goal of my own nursing practice should be enhanced quality of life for each patient as they perceive and experience that quality of life. The person is an active participant whose goal is not related to either health or illness but quality of life. Because of Parse, I will never set myself up as an expert for the patient. Parse's theory has been tested through research and found to be most beneficial with AIDS patients. The theory is applicable for any group of patients. In my own practice, Parse's theory is will be very useful for providing direction for such nursing actions as developing a therapeutic relationship with each patient as well as with such interventions as health teaching, counseling and, above all, exploring meaning with patients. The theory of human becoming is most valuable since it provides a clear structure for approaching and being present to patients while they struggle with the issue of quality of life in their lives."
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Watson's Theory of Human Care, 2007.
This paper discusses Jean Watson's theory of human care and applies the theory to the nursing care of a diabetic.
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper explains that Jean Watson's theory of human care describes the nursing process as a moral ideal. The author points out that Watson's philosophy of nursing holds that nurses exist in order to understand the patient, to help the patient gain harmony within his or her mind-body-spirit complex (which generates self-knowledge, self-reverence, self-healing), and to install faith-hope. The paper examines the case of a diabetic patient who has not been adhering to his health teaching about diabetic protocol and diet and explains how Watson's theory enabled the author of the paper to approach the patient through a strong therapeutic relationship, while focusing on the patient's self-determination and ability for self-care.
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"The instillation of faith-hope includes being present to Mr. C and being supportive of both any positive or negative feelings he might express. The nurse is not judgmental but is accepting of him. At the same time, she promotes wellness by encouraging Mr. C to begin practicing health-seeking behaviors. Everything that is done for Mr. C is centered in care because care is the center of nursing."
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Theories of Human Development, 2008.
This paper explains eight different theories of human development.
957 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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The paper discusses the main theories of human development, including environmental versus epigenetic theories, Freud's psychoanalytic theory, Watson's behaviorist theory and Skinner's classical conditioning theory. The paper also examines Bandura's social learning theory, Piaget's cognitive theory, Maslow's concept of humanism and Kohlberg's seven stages of moral development.
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Introduction
Environmental versus Epigenetic Theories
Psychoanalytic Theory
Behaviorist Theory (Watson)
Classical Conditioning
Social Learning Theory
Cognitive Theory
Humanism
Stages of Moral Development
Conclusion
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"There has always been a substantial disagreement between 'nature versus nurture.' Epigenetic theories assume that the human is primarily influenced in his/her development by genetic factors (Ojiem, 2006), while environmental theorists emphasize the influence of environmental--'nurture'--as the primary influence on development.
"Most recent works have cited the combination of the two (Groduitskii, 2001) as providing an influence on overall development."
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Theories of Human Nature, 2008.
A comparison of the contemporary relevance of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's and Thomas Hobbes' theories of human nature.
1,705 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper compares Jean-Jacques Rousseau's theory of human nature and civil society with that of Thomas Hobbes'. The paper analyzes which of the two theorists' understanding of human nature has greater contemporary relevance. It provides examples from their works and concludes that Hobbes' theories have far more contemporary relevance.
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"In general, Hobbes's theory seems more relevant to contemporary society than does Rousseau's. Hobbes' idea of the naturally brutish, competitive state of man seems more accurate than Rousseau's notion of the man-born-noble-sovereign. More importantly, Hobbes's theory of the civil state is more relevant to the contemporary state. After all, we do in fact do precisely what Hobbes says: we give up our right to wrest things away from other people, in return for the right to walk down the street without having the shirt ripped off our back. On the other hand, Rousseau's theory of the civil state as a place in which we all share sovereignty has no relevance to our modern state, where numbers are so great that almost no one has any sovereignty (unless one's name is Walton, or Bush, or Oprah, perhaps)."
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Theories on Human Conduct, 2004.
Outlines five different theories about human moral and immoral conduct.
1,129 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper looks at different schools of thought regarding what motivates humans to behave morally or immorally. Utilitarianism, ethical egoism, and rationalism are just some of the theories outlined and explained.
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"The Divine Command Theory states that God is the ultimate source of morality and the abandonment or lack of belief in Him results in, or is largely linked to, the many social problems in the world (Schlick, Jr 2003). It says that something is good because God wills it. His commands and instructions are also eternal or unchanging. It is understood in one of three versions: first, it applies only to particular religious communities and, therefore does not affect those outside (the weakest); second, moral behavior in itself is good and people should behave morally, therefore, limiting the theory to religious believers (a stronger version); and third, moral behavior is good and desirable because God wills it (the most popular or strongest version)."
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Parse's Human Becoming Theory, 2008.
A case study presentation and examination of the theoretical framework of Parse's human becoming theory.
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This paper discusses Parse's theory of human becoming and how it represents an alternative knowledge base to guide nursing practice. It presents a case study in order to illustrate how Parse's theory provides structure. It demonstrates how the pivotal concepts in Parse's theory is the person as expert for his or her life and the significance of client choice. The paper shows how Parse's theory has been used as the theoretical framework that has guided the writer's own practice.
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"Parse's human becoming theory enabled me to understand that Amy was the expert in her life and the expert in her care. The structure which Parse provided facilitated my working with Amy along a direction that correlated with her needs. As a result of that client- and family-centered perspective, we were able to develop a strong trusting relationship. She was aware that she was valued as a human being and that her point of view was at the core. She therefore was able to request assistance without feeling intimidated my professional expertise and profession. This is because in human becoming theory, the nurse never situates herself as expert (Kelly, 1999). As a result of using Parse's theoretical framework, I have acquired an enhanced understanding of what being a nurse means."
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Human Capital Theory, 2004.
Considers the implications of human capital theory on women in the workforce.
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This paper explains the primary elements of human capital theory and discusses what it means for women in the workforce. The paper also discusses the growing awareness among companies that investments in human resources increase their value to the organization.
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Human Development Theories, 2007.
This paper offers an analysis of the various theories regarding human development.
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The paper discusses the benefits of school counselors being familiar with the developmental theories. The paper explains that reviewing existing theories can help counselors better understand normal growth and development and gain insight into what individuals need to do to reach fulfillment in their lives. The paper highlights some classical ideas from the developmental literature and presents contemporary ideas relating to concerns of individuals in the 21st century. The major developmentalists reviewed are Arnold Gesell, Jean Piaget, Lawrence Kohlberg and Erik Erikson. The paper discusses how the classic developmental theories have been both praised and criticized, yet the basic tenets of these theories still provide the basis for many assumptions in counseling.
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"Counselors are concerned with how people think, because problem solving, decision-making and other interventions are governed by an individual's thinking. Jean Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory focuses on how individuals think and how the thinking process is unique at different developmental stages. Piaget describes the thinking process of four developmental stages; the Sensorimotor (birth to 2 years of age); Preoperational (2 to 7 years of age); Concrete Operations (7 to 11 years of age); and Formal Operations (11 years to adulthood). Each of these stages is characterized by unique ways of thinking and therefore determines how adults interact with others. The preoperational, concrete and formal stages are important concerns for counselors."
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Human Development Theories, 2006.
A discussion regarding the nature versus nurture argument, focusing on the theories of Piaget, Erickson and Vygotsky.
3,484 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of nature versus nurture and its eventual impact on education. The paper usess the works and theories of Jean Piaget, Eric Erickson and Lev Vygotsky to compare and contrast the theories of nature and nurture as they relate to human development.
Outline:
Introduction
Nature Versus Nurture
Jean Piaget
Eric Erickson
Lev Vygotsky
Conclusion
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"Nurture is the argument that the way one is raised and the things that one becomes exposed to environmentally has a major impact on the end result regarding the type of child and adult that person becomes. This has been an age old argument in courtrooms across the nation as well. When a defendant is accused of heinous crimes and the jury finds out that the defendant was beaten, sexually abused and tortured by his mother and father his entire life, the defense attorney hopes that the dysfunctional nurturing the defendant received will play on the jurors' sympathy and have them be less harsh in the punishment of that defendant. In the great debate of nature versus nurture experts work to uncover the stages of human brain development and cognition for the purpose of showing what caused the development to take shape the way that it did. This is a crucial element in the discussions about personality traits, work traits, education and other aspects of life that not only touch the life of the individual but of everyone that person interacts with along the way. "
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Human Development and Education Theory, 2004.
A look at the developmental stages in applied education theory.
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This paper examines how behavioral psychologists and developmental theorists have traditionally categorized various periods of childhood and adolescence that correspond to very specific stages of cognitive and emotional development. It shows that while various experts differ widely in their characterization and analysis of the human developmental stages, modern educators recognize the importance of certain elements of behavioral and emotional development as equally important to early education as age-related cognitive stages of purely intellectual growth.
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"Traditional primary and secondary education programs are based on teaching methods and concepts designed in the nineteenth century and earlier. While the academic curricula expanded considerably during the course of the last hundred years? of American education, many of the methods still relied upon by modern educators mirror the principles designed primarily just to teach elementary reading and writing skills, which was the main (if not the sole) focus of the early education even well into the twentieth century. Consequently, they are hardly suited to incorporate principles of students? social and emotional well-being, nor do they necessarily promote or inspire independent or creative thinking abilities beyond rote memorization."
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Human Development Stage Theories, 2002.
Examines how theories on human development are applied to the psychology of human behaviour.
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The stage theories are important tools in understanding the psychology of human development and they offer reasonably simple explanations of human behavior. The question that arises is how accurate a theory that is based on characterizing human behavior in general can be when applied to one particular person. This consideration is investigated in the paper by exploring one individual and how stage theories can be applied. The person chosen is a young adult who owns his own home, is married and is planning to have children in a few years. He has graduated from college, is working and is studying towards gaining a masters degree. This individual's development is considered by looking at three stage theories and how each of these apply to his life. The first stage theory is the social development theory of Erikson. The second is the cognitive development theory of Piaget and third is the moral development theory of Kohlberg.
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"The next stage theory to be considered is Piaget's. While Erikson's focused on social development, Piaget focuses on cognitive development. Piaget's theory involves four stages an individual develops through from birth to adulthood, with the individual developing new skills at each stage. These stages are sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational. The sensorimotor period occurs from birth to age two. In this stage, infants "learn about their world through their senses and motor behavior? (Seamon & Kenrick 1994, p. 368). The preoperational period occurs between ages two and seven. This stage is defined by the individual's lack of ability to think logically. The concrete operational period occurs between ages seven and twelve. This stage is defined by the individual's ability to think logically. At this stage the individual is able to think about concrete problems, but not rational ones."
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Krutch's "Human Nature and the Human Condition", 2005.
An overview of Joseph Wood Krutch's "Human Nature and the Human Condition"
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This paper presents a review of Joseph Wood Krutch's "Human Nature and the Human Condition". The paper discusses the author's main themes, provides a summary of the work, and addresses the strengths and weaknesses of the collection of essays as a whole.
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"Throughout history human beings have attempted to produce theories of knowledge and learning. Some of the most basic questions such theories have attempted to answer concern what knowledge is, where knowledge comes from and how we know what is true. Plato theorized that only things that do not change, that are immutable can be known. Limitations of the human senses and perception have always played into theories on knowing. So too has human capacity for ration and more..."
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