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Values and Modernization – Conceptual Framework Modernization theory builds on a long tradition stressing the Potential and extent of human progress. Generalized expectation that socio-economic modernization Effects value change. Enlightment: Science and reason set individuals free Marx: Technological change and capitalism makes Communism possible Smith: Technology is a source of wellbeing Postwar theorists: Some values favor economic progress While other ones not (e.G. Parsons) Nevertheless, classic modernization theory underspecifies (a) Mechanims and (b) types of values brought by modernization. Inglehart and central social theorists consider that economic Change is the main source of value change in modern societies. Values differ much... Continue reading "Human relation theory was an improvement scientific management theory of organigation" »
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1.Psychology:scientific study of human mind and behaviour: How we think, feel, act and interact individually and in groups.
2.Health psychology:Uses knowledge of psychology and health to promote general well-being And understand physical illness.
3.Clinical psychology:Deals with a wide range of mental and physical health problems including Addiction, anxiety, depression, learning difficulties and relationship Issues.
4.Educational psychology:Tackles challenges such as learning Difficulties, social and emotional problems, issues around disability as well As more complex developmental disorders
5.Research psychology:Research underpins much of the teaching and practice of psychology as it Provides the evidence-base for psychological theory and
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1.External sensible knowledge
a. The Object of senses
-Per Se (Direct): That which can be perceived by the sense
proper: only can be perceived by one Sense
common: it can be perceived by many Senses
-Per accidens(indirect): that Which the sense does not perceive by itself, but is added by the soul to The direct object. Our senses are never wrong. Experience
b. Senses
·Nature Of the sense:
Senses are potencies, Powers.They need a stimulation to go from Potency to act. Senses react to the action of an object. They Are passive if there is no activity they will not react.
1. It’s a capability
2. It’s a passive potency
3. It is not material nor spiritual, they are Bodies informed by an inmaterial principle which
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Information pack: info det by the senders hyp about what the receiver does and does not know. Old info / new info
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The French Psychologist who worked with Theodore Simon in establishing one of the first intelligence test was Binet.
The part of the neuron that sends messages to other neurons is called Axon.
The white fatty covering around the axon of some neurons is called Myelin Sheath.
Grouping related items to increase information that can be held in short term memory is called Chunking.
Procedural memory refers to the process of acquiring skills as a result of practice and repetition.
The Parasympathetic System automatically slows body organs after a time of intense alarm or activity.
The Sympathetic system prepares the body for action in threatening situations.
The sympathetic nervous system converses and maintains your physical resources. T
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Emminent Giftedness and high achievement – beyond IQRenzulli (2002) – intersection of three factors (intelligence, Exceptional motivation, high creativity)Simonton (2001) – drudge theory ; push themselves harder and Benefit more from intensive practice
Winner Says hard work may be a result of inborn ability ;Gifted are more Likely to find efforts rewarding and thus work harder
Cumulative Deprivation hypothesis – children raised in substandard Environments experience a gradual decline in IQ as they get older Because other children will be progressing more rapidly
Studies Of adopted children do show similarity to biological parents, But better environment does also have an effect on IQ
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