CONTEMPORARY THEORIES OF PLAY. Theory Assumptions Limitations Similarities Differences Psychoanalytic Theory. Progression through a series of psychosexual stages. Children could use play as means of shedding negative emotions related to events they can’t control in their lives. Children’s involvement in play is means of gaining control over events that they cannot control in reality. Children use play to help master events that they find traumatic or stressful. Mastery
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Two major approaches to contemporary social theory are the Marxian materialist approach and the structural functionalist approach. The materialist approach was developed from the work of Karl Marx‚ who believed that the economic order shapes society. The functionalist approach was developed from the work of Comte and Durkheim‚ stating that is the combination of all of society’s institutions that shapes society. An organic analogy is most often used to explain structural functionalism
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Theory of multiple intelligences The theory of multiple intelligences was proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983 as a model of intelligence that differentiates intelligence into various specific (primarily sensory) modalities[disambiguation needed]‚ rather than seeing it as dominated by a single general ability. Gardner argues that there is a wide range of cognitive abilities‚ and that there are only very weak correlations among them. For example‚ the theory predicts that a child who learns to multiply
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mention‚ the two main individual intelligence tests are the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test and the Wechsler tests known as the Wechsler Intelligence Test for Children (WISC) and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) for adults. The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale (SBIS-V) is used today to test assesses fluid reasoning‚ quantitative reasoning and working memory as well as the ability to compare verbal and nonverbal performance. While the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV) is
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Student I.D. 25822123 3. Foucault in Contemporary Theories Our bodies are connected to essentially all aspects of our lives. We utilize them to survive and function on a biological and social level. It is no wonder there is abundance of theories concerning embodiment. One key philosopher that has influenced theories concerning embodiment is Michel Foucault. By putting the body into focus‚ he has decompartmentalized power dynamics concerning the body‚ state‚ and society. He suggests power does not
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Using Multiple Intelligence Theory and Learning Styles to Empower Students in the Classroom Riley Dickey College 100 American Military University Leigh Roberts Using Multiple Intelligence Theory and Learning Styles to Empower Students in the Classroom Many students choose to attend APUS because the University fosters differing educational styles and empowers the students through education. The Student Handbook states‚ “The University System fosters an environment that promotes
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Classical and Contemporary Adult Development Theories Caitlin Lewis PSY 202 Joan Chambers 25 March 2013 Outline 1. Where are you from? a. Born on Langley AFB b. Raised in Newport News‚ VA c. In 1996 moved to Colorado Springs‚ CO d. Moved in 2004 to Yorktown‚ VA e. Stationed at Ft. Leavenworth‚ KS f. Currently living in Camp Humphreys‚ South Korea 2. What was your family like? g. Military Family h. Middle child i. Two brothers i
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Howard Gardner distinguishes 8 domains of ability in his theory of multiple intelligences. Briefly discuss each of these intelligences and explain how you will apply any 4 of them in your classroom. In 1983‚ Howard Gardner offered his theory of Multiple Intelligences in his book Frames of Mind - The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. However‚ he gave 8 different criteria for behaviour to be counted as intelligence. These were that intelligences showed: 1. Potential for brain isolation due to brain
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Contemporary Theories of Motivation Motivation is a desire to attain a goal‚ combined with the energy to work towards that goal. It involves the biological‚ emotional‚ social and cognitive forces that stimulate a person’s behavior. In everyday usage‚ the term “motivation” is frequently used to describe why a person does something. “There are three major elements of motivation- intensity‚ direction and persistence” (Robbins & Judge‚ 2011-2012‚ p209).Intensity refers to how hard a person tries
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Running Head: Multiple Intelligence Paper Mutiple Intelligence Paper Franki Pruitt University of Phoenix SEI/500 06/27/09 Abstract Developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner the theory of multiple intelligences was created to account for a broader range of human potential in children and adults. The theory of multiple intelligences focused on nine strengths and was conducted into a survey which determined my strengths of multiple intelligence. This paper is an overview on the nine multiple
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