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    Social Exchange Theory

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    Reaction Paper #2 The Social Exchange Theory was very interesting for me to research as I was not familiar with it before this class. I learned about the basic parts of the theory‚ how it can pertain to marriage and divorce‚ and how it can help me in parenting. Self-interest is the main focus of this particular theory and can be described as a utilitarian way of thinking. After more research‚ I learned that utilitarian thinking in family studies is concerned with achieving outcomes that

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    Social Bond Theory Social bond theory was created by Travis Hirschi and it is a form of social control theory. Social control theorists are more interested in explaining why someone is not being deviant rather than why they are. In this theory it is expected that deviance will occur at some point. Hirschi’s social bond theory explains that deviane is expected to occur because crime is easy to do; you do not need any special skills to commit crimes. Everyone has the same amount of motivation to

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    Social Learning Theory

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    Social Learning Theory Leona Sinclair Ashford University PSY 330: Theories of Personality January 23‚ 2012 Instructor: Dr. Mar Navarro Social Learning Theory I. Background A. Julian B Rotter’s theory of social learning theory is that he believed personality interacts with one’s environment and that behavior is changeable. B. Background and history on Rotter II. Key Concepts A. Rotter believed if you change the environment or how the person thinks then the behavior can be changeable

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    Social Bond Theory Kevin Pascual Sociology 100 10/25/12 Social Bond Theory In 1969‚ a man named Travis Hirschi wrote and proposed something called the Social Control Theory. This theory can be applied in numerous kinds of ways when trying to address and solved social problems dealing with adolescents delinquent behavior. Before we can try to apply the Social Bond Theory‚ we must first understand the components and definition of the theory

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    The Social Control Theory

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    country‚ choose one of the following social process theories: Differential Association‚ Differential Reinforcement‚ Containment TheorySocial Control Theory‚ or Labeling. Develop a crime reduction and/or prevention policy that is based on this theory (you now have plenty of resources to develop a plan so think big!). Explain how the theory justifies the policy and why you expect the policy to reduce or prevent crime. My policy would be social control theory‚ as stated earlier it’s development was

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    Social Identity Theory

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    Social identity theory * Human beings have a basic need for positive self-esteem Personal identity * I like Mozart‚ I am a quiet person‚ I am prone to minor episodes of depression Social identity * I am a South African‚ I am female‚ I am Muslim Key facets of Social Identity Theory: The importance and ubiquity of categorization * People have a strong tendency to mentally organize things and people (including themselves) into categories To the extent that we associate

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    Social Control Theory

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    Social Control Theory There are many things in today’s society that unknowingly control our actions and behaviors. Bonds that exist with our surroundings have a profound effect on how we live our lives. Since the 1900’s conformity has been the focus of every society here on Earth. If people are given an idea about what is right or wrong and the outcomes for each decision are clearly shown; the chance for deviance is greatly lessened. This summary will contain history of the social control theory

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    Vygotsky’s theories of cognitive development in children. This essay will compare Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories of cognitive development in children. Also‚ show the differences between the two psychologist’s theories. Thus‚ by showing their similarities like in language and adaptation theories. Further‚ differences like Piaget’s theory on cognitive developmental stages and the schemas which are build to learn or accommodate new words or things. Vygostky’s theory differs to Piaget’s theory by his

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    Social Exchange Theory

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    Power Theory Paper- Social Exchange Theory Have you ever finished a movie and thought that it felt relatively relatable to your own life? Maybe it was a situation such as a fight with a boyfriend‚ or a parent. Maybe you were able to picture yourself as the main character because you felt as though you had many similar traits‚ values‚ or problems. The media often uses underlying psychological and communication theories in their scripts‚ because they are applicable to the average human being. The

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    LaTisha Carr Application Paper #2 October 17‚ 2008 Social Exchange Theory Although the balance of exchange is not always equal‚ individuals in a relationship tend to give and take. As human beings‚ we look for good qualities in one another and tend to seek out more rewards than costs‚ and if costs exceed in the relationship we become displeased. While time and effort is put into a relationship‚ people begin to weigh and compare their costs and rewards to obtain their perception of the

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