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Explanation of Distributed Cognition

In seven pages the late 1980s theory known as distributed cognition is discussed in terms of its departure from other theories of ...

Two theories relating to cognitive development: Case and Siegler

state to another, which could be considered the strategies used. In other words, there is something similar to a hierarchy and the...

Society and the Individual

In nine pages this paper discusses society and the individual in a consideration of theories by Hegel, Veblen, Thoreau, Kant, Talc...

Historical Overview of the 'Big Bang' Theory

The Big Bang Theory is the focus of this historical overview consisting of five pages in which black holes, curved space, theories...

Illuminating Social Life Edited by Peter Kivisto

white small farmers and laborers were united on a political stand that called for economic reform. African-Americans were divided ...

Social Movement and Law Enforcement

In five pages this paper examines how social movement and law enforcement are related as it pertains to the power theory with issu...

Issues of Capital Structure

at the theories regarding the way that capital structure may be determined, looking at ideas such as pecking order and trade-off t...

Conflict Theory and Social Learning Theory

In eight pages this paper discusses the pros and cons of each theory with social learning theory ultimately supported. Eight sour...

Stakeholder and Philanthropy Responsibility in Business Ethics

In five pages philanthropy is examined in terms of the ethical use of assets with Adam Smith's theory of the 'invisible hand' and ...

Play and Children's Development

In six pages child development and the significance of play is examined through psychological theories with the emphasis on the so...

Political Theories of John C. Calhoun

to protect (Safford 211). Calhoun proposed giving to the minority not merely a proportionate voice, but an equal voice with that ...

Descartes' Psychology and the 'Conscious Mental State' Theory of William James

This paper examines the 'constant mental state' theory of psychology William James created to improve the theoretical limitations ...

Motivation Theories

In six pages various motivation theories are applied to management in an overview of those developed by Albert Bandura, Douglas Mc...

B.F. Skinner and Erik Erikson on Personality

In five pages this paper examines Skinner's operant conditioning theory and his views on stimulus and response along with Erikson'...

Motivation Theories

In five pages types of employee motivation are considered in the theories of Adam Smith's 'economic man, Taylorism, social man of ...

Theories of Peplau and Orem in Patient Assessment

In this paper consisting of seven pages the importance of adequately assessing patient needs is discussed by examining the theorie...

Human Action Determination According to George Edward Moore and B.F. Skinner

In five pages human behavior is examined from the perspectives of B.F. Skinner's theories concerning modification and determinism ...

Thomas Malthus and His Theories on Population

1798) These theories were very significant as over two hundred years later they are still considered valid as arguments an...

Comparison of Equity and Expectancy Theories

all associated second-level outcome valences, with the perceived belief (or instrumentality) that the first-level outcome will res...

U.S. Military and Organizational Behavior

answers are rather complex but the gist of the arguments are that in battle, one has to trust the other members. Men live in close...

Two Crime Theories

In eight pages the 1910 Strain Theory and 1939 Differential Association Theory are examined regarding theoretical answers to quest...

Marxis Theories and Expressivism

In five pages this paper examines how Marxist theories and its expressivism overflow into political and social philosophies and th...

Extinction of Dinosaurs and the Catastrophism Theory

In eight page this paper discusses the Cretaceous and Tertiary periods' extinction of dinosaurs in an assessment of the catastroph...

The Relationship between Kantian Theory and Environmental Destruction

The writer discusses Kantian Theory, which says that people who do not live up to their ethical responsibilities have no respect f...

Behavorism Contributions of B.F. Skinner

In four pages the behavioral sciences contributions of psychologist B.F. Skinner are discussed with the emphasis upon naturalistic...

Photographic Theory and Graphic Design

In ten pages this paper considers the relationship between photographic theory as it pertains to moving and still photography and ...

A Third Grade Working Assessment

This is a model assessment containing 9 pages and applies Jean Piaget's developed theory of cognitive abilities and Howard Gardner...

Theories of Talcott Parsons

then to society as a whole (Stern et al., 1996). Parsons above all believed that organizational theorists should look at the role...

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, Social and Political Theory

In 9 pages this paper discusses Achebe's novel as it relates to African social and political theory considered in The Dual Mandate...

Proof Offered by St. Thomas Aquinas That God Exists

This paper examines the contingency theory and causality argument offered by Saint Thomas Aquinas in his cosmological theories on ...