3.1. Research Approaches 3.1.1. Inductive vs. Deductive Using deductive reasoning‚ one starts with a given theory as the basis for which we develop hypotheses and then confirm these with specific data acquired using observation or experimentation. Whereas in inductive reasoning‚ one starts with a specific observation as the basis for which we develop a general pattern and tentative hypothesis as the foundation of a theory. The research will use deductive reasoning as it is a valid form of prof
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Some value structured approaches such as the competitive positioning model described in the chapter‚ which focuses on specific points-of-parity and points-of-difference. Others prefer unstructured approaches that rely more on stories‚ narratives‚ and other flowing depictions. Take a position: The best way to position a brand is through a structured approach versus the best way to position a brand is through an unstructured approach. I’d like to choose unstructured approaches to position a brand
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The Path of Respiratory Therapy Introduction About a year ago‚ I came home from work one night and walked into the kitchen to where my mother was standing. There was a feeling of uneasiness and the panic began to clench my stomach. She looked so sad‚ so stressed; maybe it was the frizzy hair‚ the bags beneath her eyes‚ the way her back slouched in a low negative curve‚ or her eyes. Her eyes looked at me before she turned them away‚ but in that fragment of a second‚ it’s almost like I could look
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Theoretical Perspective on Aging Andrew Ojo November 17‚ 2014 Theoretical Perspective on Aging Aging process is a natural process of life every individual is bound to experience. When individuals grow old and retire‚ they expect to remain independent‚ and live life as they have in the past. However‚ because of some unforeseen illness some individuals may lose some of those independence‚ and require the help of close relative and sometimes home care facilities. This transition comes with physical
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Art Therapy: Is It Effective? Georgia O’Keeffe once said‚ “I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way. Things I had no words for.” The actual creation of art triggers an unconscious process helping a person connect with his emotions (Kotwas). The process is said to enhance the physical‚ mental‚ and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The expressive arts do not discriminate and is an effective alternative to traditional psychotherapy
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learner must: 1. Understand complementary therapies that can be used by users of health and social care services 2. Understand the role of complementary therapies in relation to orthodox treatment 3. Understand the role of complementary therapies in maintaining health and wellbeing Grade Grading criteria Pass P1 – explain the factors which affect access to complementary therapies (IE3; IE4; CT2; CT4) P2 – explain how the use of complementary therapies is regulated P3 – explain the principles
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Primary Post “The surrogate species approach is the most cost effective means for establishing national and global conservation priorities.” Conservationists are challenged with the problem of protecting a range of species at minimal costs. As such conservationists have to prioritize to help those in most need of assistance or trouble (Myers et al. 2000). Therefore‚ many conservationists have adopted the surrogate species approach as a shortcut to aid with the conservation priority decision (Caro
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INDIVIDUALS A group can range in size from two members to thousands of members. Very small collectives‚ such as dyads (two members) and triads (three members) are groups‚ but so are very large collections of people‚ such as mobs‚ crowds‚ and congregations (Simmel‚ 1902). On average‚ however‚ most groups tend to be relatively small in size‚ ranging from two to seven members. One researcher ( J. James‚ 1953)‚ after counting the number of people in 7405 informal‚ spontaneously formed groups found in
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Gestalt Therapy PSYU-501 February 13‚ 2012 Gestalt Therapy Gestalt therapy was founded by Frederick (Fritz) and Laura Perls in the 1940s. It instructs the client on the phenomenological method which is the theory that says behavior is determined by the way the person perceives reality rather than by objective external reality. This therapy method is an influential preference compared to the two chief therapeutic methods‚ psychoanalysis and behavioral therapy. This therapy combines the
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nse13. FAMILY THERAPY * History of the therapy (Short) The rise of Family Therapy was during the 1950s and 1960s but there were already great contributions by psychologists during the 1920s. The pioneers of this therapy believed that a person’s behaviour is ultimately influenced by the relationships in family system. Those who have good family relationships were seen to have better behaviour‚ thoughts and emotions than those who have unstable family relationships. The famous
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