Explain the Social Learning Theory‚ making reference to two relevant studies. By Tanisha Sabhaney Behaviouristic theories of learning are essentially theories of conditioning and emphasize the role of reinforcement in learning. One of the mot predominant theories is Albert Bandura’s social learning theory‚ which assumes that. People learn through observing others’ behavior‚ attitudes‚ and outcomes of those behaviors which is called observational learning‚ that is an indirect form of learning known
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1.2 Describe underpinning theories of change Undermining is; repairing of faulty foundations. There are many theories that explain the reasons for change and the way people react to changes. Mckibben explains reasons for changes in three ways Firstly it is the incremental changes‚ these are small changes. It may be a change in Timetable‚ change in a parents feedback form so that more information is gathered‚ area being cordoned off because of a leak. This would mean changing or tweaking things for
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LP4 assignment The term blank slate theory refers to when a child is born the thoughts are formed first through exposure to different sensations followed by reflection on the experience. Such as gathering small information like colors and shapes and turning that into larger pictures like cause and effect. Accentually it state that children are shaped by gathering their own information by what they have gathered. Culture imprinted upon children in many ways. One for example is development;
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Some historians have focused on a Three Kingdoms Approach in the 17th century. Explain how this has contributed to our understanding of the mid 17th century crisis. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this approach? The Three Kingdoms approach has strengths such as a wide variety of areas that can be used as sources as well as weaknesses such as a possibility to be more focused on Scotland and Ireland. However‚ it seems that the approach may also not be very useful depending on your focus
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the character of the person instead of the actions or duties a person performs. Instead of concentrating on what is the right thing to do‚ virtue ethics asks how you can be a better person. Aristotle claims that leading a virtuous life is easy‚ and those who do‚ do so to be happy. Happiness is the ultimate goal for everyone in life. To become a better person‚ you must practice virtuous acts regularly. After a while‚ these acts will become routine and so the virtuous acts will be nothing more than
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One relativistic theory of ethics is situationism. Situationism (also known as situation ethics) was devised by Joseph Fletcher‚ who was strongly against absolutist theories for instance; legalism and also disliked how religions were taught implying there were some rules that could never be broken‚ as he thought these rules are too demanding and restrictive. He then created this theory of situation ethics which is seen as the ‘mid way’ because it lies between antinomianism and legalism. Antinomianism
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Discuss the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Three Main Theories covered in this Module. This essay will attempt to highlight and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the three main theories of counselling within the module covered this term. The three approaches in discussion are psychodynamics‚ cognitive behavioural and humanistic. The psychodynamic theory originated from Sigmund Freud‚ a medical doctor and philosopher (1856 - 1939) founded in the 1900s. Freud developed his ideas whilst working
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The disengagement theory of ageing Social scientists Elaine Cumming and William Henry outlined the disengagement theory of aging in 1961. The disengagement theory discusses the processes of aging‚ it states that as people get into later adulthood they could experience stages of loneliness and become withdrawn from society‚ for example friends and family. This theory suggests that this process is a natural part of growing old. One part of the theory states that people expect or know that they are
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MPSMD2HPS Essay Titles 2014-15 Choose 4 titles from the following 8. Each answer should be 500 words long and has a maximum of 25 marks assigned – equating to 2000 words overall. You will receive feedback in the form of a standard feedback sheet (see below) 1. What are the strengths and weaknesses of The Theory of Planned Behaviour model in predicting condom use to prevent sexually transmitted disease? Theory of planned behaviour is a theory that attempts to relate health attitudes directly to behaviour
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‘Explain Natural Law Theory’! (25 marks)! ! Natural Law is an ethical system based on the view that humans have asset of natural inclinations that‚ if followed‚ will lead to the perfection of our being. Natural Law has its roots in Greek and Roman philosophy and is traditionally associated with the work of Aristotle. The Bible taught Aquinas that God had created the universe with order and purpose. Having discovered this thought scripture‚ Aquinas developed these ideas. His explanation of how Natural
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