The Uncertainty Reduction Theory states that before and during initial interactions between two people, one's first instinct is to reduce uncertainty about the other through various methods. For example, when you see someone you think you would like to know, you try and figure out what they are like through various methods so you can control the conversation and steer it into a path that the other person finds interesting. There are a few methods, or strategies, of figuring out what the other person
the relative strength of predictors from competing theories
The integrated threat theory model consists of four types of threats that can lead to prejudice. These threats are: realistic threats, symbolic threats, intergroup anxiety, and negative stereotypes. Realistic threats are posed by the outgroup and have several types of consequence and impact. They can either be threats of war, threats to political and/or economic power of the ingroup, and threats to physical and/or material well-being of the ingroup and its members. Symbolic threats is usually based
History Regression analysis is a statistical tool for investigating the relationship between variables. It is frequently used to predict the future and understand which factors cause an outcome. The legendary German mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss claimed his alleged discovery of statistical regression. The method seemed so obvious to Gauss that he figured he must not have been the first to use it. He was sure enough it must have been discovered that he did not publicly state his finding until
experiment there are many steps that they must go through. Before the experiment is conducted a hypothesis is created by making an educated prediction on the outcome of the testing and research. When forming a hypothesis, it is critical that it is testable and falsifiable. Once enough testing has been done, a scientific theory can be made. A scientific theory is information that has been concluded from and supported by various tests and research. This however, differs from scientific laws. Scientific laws
experiences; these experiences can be epistemically transformative in that one does not have the adequate information to predict what an experience will be like or personally transformative in that the experience may change what a person is like (i.e. their values, beliefs, likes, etc). Paul uses the example of choosing whether or not to have a child to demonstrate her thesis. She states that one cannot rationally decide whether or not to have a child because they cannot know what it will be like for them,
Goldstone and Keddie is the question: Can revolutions be predicted? The former believes that we can successfully predict revolutions so long as these three conditions are met: 1) the state is in a crisis, 2) the elites are alienated from the state and are in conflict with each other, and 3) there is a large portion of the mass that can be mobilized for protest (Emirbayer and Goodwin 1996). Keddie disagrees by saying that revolutions cannot be predicted retrospectively because they are “unintentional products
however, the latter course approached these matters from a business perspective. These particular courses were effective because they not only provided an introduction to several traditional and contemporary ethical theories, but also provided opportunities to apply these theories to contemporary moral issues. Most importantly, the ethical challenges and dilemmas presented were real-world and practical. Consequently, the discussions, activities, and assignments completed during these courses can
provide culturally competent care. The nursing profession is challenged by the growing number of ethnically diverse group in our country that require health care. Minority groups now account for 37% of the population in the United States, and it is predicted that by 2050, that will grow to 50% (Lee, Fitzpatrick, & Baik, 2013). During the 2011 Census, it was documented that 381 individual languages and dialects are spoken in the United States. This variation in languages makes it extremely difficult
to make, utilitarianism provide us the evaluations of actions taken based upon their consequences (Sweet, 2013). By weighing the consequence, the model often produces more practical results. Since Utilitarianism judges the decision by weighing the outcomes or we say consequences, it is also known nowadays as consequentialism (Walter, 2012). There are two major branches under utilitarianism, which are act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism. Although under the same main root of consequentialism,
Social Exchange theory was created by George Homans in 1958. Since its publication as “Social Behavior as Exchange”, several other theorists like Peter Blau, Richard Emerson, John Thibaut, and Harold Kelley have contributed to the theory. Before diving into the biggest concepts of this theory, two main properties need to be discussed. This theory is all about social exchanges, which are essentially reactions and decisions in relationships. The two properties are self-interest and interdependence
Sensitivity Analysis A technique used to determine how different values of an independent variable will impact a particular dependent variable under a given set of assumptions. This technique is used within specific boundaries that will depend on one or more input variables, such as the effect that changes in interest rates will have on a bond's price. Sensitivity analysis is a way to predict the outcome of a decision if a situation turns out to be different compared to the key prediction(s).
Tiarrah Marsh Dr. Wagner BIOL 321 November 1, 2017 Genetics: Final Written Exam Part One The Central Dogma is a theory in genetics that was created by Francis Crick in 1958, which allowed scientists to understand genetics at a molecular level. According to the theory, DNA information is coded during DNA replication and undergoes a transfer to messenger RNAs during transcription, which then acts as a template for protein synthesis during translation in order to become a polypeptide. The process begins
simulation which can play a vital role in developing a strategy for success. Without a thorough plan and a means to test this plan, the individual leader has only presumptions and theory to guide his decision. With the use of simulation, the organization can test differing strategies and they can reduce the chance of a bad outcome. The text begins by examining a series of wargames developed for the military and the federal government to determine the best options for growing problems around the world (Mark
pessimism and self-handicapping. Hence, achievement motives play a factor for people’s preference of cognitive strategies. A person who value recognition, success, and power might use a different cognitive strategy applicable in attaining success. Meanwhile, a person who wants to avoid failure and just want to protect his/her self-esteem from the negative outcomes of failure may choose a different cognitive strategy. The concept of domain-general approach and avoidance temperaments is just recently
involved are often constantly seeing whether the value and worth of it are more than the costs involved with maintaining the connection that they have established. For the week consisting from April 23th-April 30th, a log was kept of all of the interactions that were between
Social Cognitive Theory Nowadays, many people both young and old tend to engage in health compromising behaviors. Some of which include: alcohol abuse, drug abuse, smoking, and the specific topic interest condom use, or maybe in this case condom non-use. From these particular behaviors a question poses: Why do people engage in health compromising behaviors? There are in fact many theories or processes that can give explanations to this particular question. One theory that can be related
for these conditions by driving more carefully and increasing distance between vehicles, which is in line with zero risk theory proposed by Naatanen and Summala (as cited by Hennessey, 2011). Zero risk theory asserts that drivers adapt to risk to the point where subjective risk is almost zero. Although individuals
economics. These contributions centered around the notion of human irrationality, or the basis we subconsciously use to make decisions each day. Beginning with their discovery of anchoring effect, Kahneman and Tversky went on to uncover many intuitive theories that helped evolve the field of behavioral economics into what it is today. Of equal importance, Kahneman produced
the need to use knowledge from her theory to converge on cultural care practices as opposed to relying strictly on medical data. Interpreting the factors influencing gaps in care marks a difference between health and well-being of a patient and unwanted nurse-patient conflicts. Major concepts of the model are ethnicity, culture care diversities, culture care, and parallels relating to transcultural human care (McEwen & Wills, 2014, p. 233). Leininger’s theory included propositions and assumptions