Running head: Theoretical Models Theoretical Models Jennifer Finehirsh Grand Canyon University RDG 525 July 6‚ 2010 Abstract The following paper will address four different instructional approaches‚ as well as the theories‚ which influenced each of them. It will them have a rational for way these four where chosen and how they affect the school setting. Theoretical Models There are many ways to teach new concepts to students. The four ways that you will read about today is the direct
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Writing Assignment #2 Theoretical models are generally broader fields of study employed by anthropologists to concentrate their respective research. Furthermore‚ theoretical models are then separated into two categories: explanatory models and interpretive models. In particular‚ explanatory models are intended to be solely “scientific models” that merely suggest cause and effect relationships (Blanchard‚ Pg. 64‚ 1995). Personally‚ I am more inclined to follow such models because I tend to prefer
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Three theoretical models underpinning health promotion and health education are; The Health Belief Model‚ The Stages of Change Model‚ and The Social Learning Theory. The Health Belief Model The health belief model is a psychological model which tries to explain and predict health behaviours by focusing on each individual’s attitudes and beliefs. It was first developed in the 1950’s by social psychologists Hochbaum‚ Rosenstock and Kegals whom worked in the U.S. Public Health Services.
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Theoretical Models Colleen M. O ’Leary HCS/587 March 18‚ 2013 Theoretical Models The benefits of a motivated staff should prove an impetus to managers to use motivation as a driving force to obtain a high degree of functioning by employees. According to Musselwhite (2011) “managers who are effective at motivating their direct reports reap the reward of employees who can handle a variety of assignments‚ work more autonomously‚ report higher levels of job satisfaction‚ and contribute more
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Cultures: Theoretical Models Walden University Cross-Cultural psychology examines human activities in various cultural settings‚ by engaging several approaches. Some of these approaches were self evident from the course video dealing with the Thailand women cultural wear of brass neck shackles. Evolutionary Perspective The culture of wearing brass neck shackles by the Thailand women is described by the relative evolutionary factors affecting human behavior. Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution
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of female rape victims were first raped between ages 18-24 (Black et al.‚ 2011 as cited in CDC‚ 2012). To address the sexual violence and reduce the rates among a college-age population‚ a social-ecological model might be used to create potential preventive strategies. The socio-ecological model includes five levels: individual‚ peer/partner (interpersonal)‚
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Six Theoretical Models of Development and Why They are Important for Understanding the Behavior of Youth There are six major theoretical models used to explain how human development evolves. The Biological Model looks for organic causes to cognitive‚ learning‚ and behavioral disorders and uses medication for treatment. The Behavioral Model is observable and measurable. It uses positive reinforcement to obtain desired behavior. The Social Model focuses on modeling and combines behavior and cognitive
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Appendix A: Matrix of Theoretical Models Jennabelle Jo Andrews-Alexander |Theoretical Model |Description of Theoretical Model |Type of health care change situation where | | | |model best applies | |EXPECTANCY THEORY |Expectancy Theory suggests that for any |This theory works when a health care | |
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notion of adopting healthy eating lifestyle remains insignificant‚ especially amongst university students. This essay shall focus on examining the barriers to the adoption of healthy eating lifestyle amongst university students wherein the socio-ecological model governing public heath will be utilized to analyze the barriers present at the individual‚ interpersonal‚ environmental and policy level. 2. Individual level The hectic university life for most undergraduates has been cited in many
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of human behavioural models and the commonalities thereof with consumer behaviour‚ impacting the marketing field of study. Once the human behavioural models have been addressed‚ the chapter will focus on models of consumer behaviour. Section 2.2 of this chapter will provide an overview of consumer behaviour‚ followed by models of human behaviour in Section 2.3. Section 2.4 will represent the main discussion of Chapter 2 by focusing on the definition‚ purpose and value of models of consumer behaviour
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