Theory Essay Examples

This essay is going to look at euthanasia. This will include an analysis of the theories and principles which guide healthcare practice and decision making, a discussion of the relevant codes of professional practice and the legislation that may guide practice and decision making. This essay will also include an evaluation of the effects of […]

As far as consequentialist theories go, utilitarianism is probably the most well known, yet I find it quite unconvincing myself. The theory itself requires people acting for the ‘greatest happiness of the greatest number’ and involves calculating the overall effect of an act on happiness/unhappiness of people. The act that produces the most overall happiness […]

Tobacco use is the largest preventable cause of death and disease in Australia. It is a major cause of heart disease, stroke, several different forms of cancer, and other health problems (Quit Victoria 2005). The act of quitting smoking is not a single event, but rather a process of change within an individual. Change is […]

There are three theories of organization emerged in the early part of the twentieth century and still permeate certain sectors of organizational life today: Frederick Taylor’s theory of scientific management, Henri Fayol’s administrative theory, and Max Weber’s theory of bureaucracy. The Communicative Organization model is based on the assumption that organizational structure is created and […]

The concept of the ‘auteur theory’ in relation to film refers to a director who imbues their own unique style in a film. This theory originated with French critics at ‘Cahiers Du Cinema’ in the 1950s, with Francis Truffant being one of them. Author Andrew Sarris further popularized and analyzed this theory, garnering respect for […]

According to general knowledge (especially the general knowledge of a student enrolled at the Department of Gender Studies), the notion of gender has played the significant role in the Western feminist thought since the second half of the 20th century. However, there are number of countries in the other parts of world where this term […]

This essay will be examining the question, what are the principle advantages of the third wave globalisation theory and illustrating the answer with examples. It will firstly begin with giving an overview awareness of the first two theories put forward by academics and political literature. These are the globalist approach and the sceptical approach respectively. […]

Roth (1986) defines perception as “the means by which information is acquired through the sense organs and transformed into experiences of objects, events, sounds and taste. ” The constructivist psychologist, Richard Gregory (1998) describes such perceptions to be “like the predictive hypotheses of science”. His theory of “hypothesis testing” suggests that data from the retinal […]

This essay will briefly outline and critically evaluate Freud’s theory of Psychoanalysis and Bandura’s Social cognitive learning theory to determine which provides a better account of human behaviour. Instincts are inborn, driving forces that are unconsciously embedded and largely govern our behaviour (Freud 1925b; Newbery, 2009, Lecture 2; Ryckman, 2004). Freud’s theory of human behaviour […]

Realistically, when considering history it can be held that many of the Northern states were colonial powers and the Southern states were exploited by the North, the South were meant to ‘catch up’ ensuing the end of colonialism but in some cases this just isn’t true. The answer to the problem then, international development assistance, […]

Concerns arise regarding the credibility of women’s creative endeavors, contributing to the notion that only men are capable of creativity. However, it is essential to acknowledge that sex is determined biologically while gender and sexuality are influenced by cultural and societal aspects. It becomes imperative for feminist examination of sex, gender, and sexual distinctions to […]

Sport psychology is practiced by psychologists specializing in the domain of sport psychology and by sport scientists specializing in psychological aspects of sport and the athlete. It concerns itself with the maximization of sporting performance by developing the mental strength and addressing the general psychological well being of athletes. Sports psychologists from both backgrounds, have […]

As the main goal of Christian counseling is to facilitate change in order to help clients achieve emotional wholeness and prosper in the direction of spiritual maturity, the intent of this author is to outline the development of a personal counseling theory which will assist clients in meeting that goal. This theory utilizes aspects from […]

In the latter part of the 19th century, psychology began to separate from its previous philosophical standing, emerging more as a scientific discipline. Abstract laws were devised, and objective and quantitative measurements of isolated variables analysed. Theories of development emerged and have continued throughout history, providing organization, and “a lens through which researchers can interpret […]

The scope of the modern century has caused a rift in the way business is conducted. This isn’t to say that this rift cannot generate new, worthwhile ideas, but that it’s centered around a particular concept: rapidity. The fastest way for a message to reach another person is through an electronic circumstance, such as email, […]

Evaluate the influence of two major theories of ageing on health and social care provision. I am going to evaluate the influence of two major theories of ageing on health and social care provision. Firstly, I am going to discuss the different services available to older people in health and social care. There are many […]

Abstract As a young woman, Nightingale often accompanied her mother when she visited the sick. This inspired her to want to be a nurse, and against her parents’ wishes she entered a nurses’ training program. During the Crimean war she was asked by a family friend to come and care for the British soldiers at […]

Thinking for a Change Origins The “Thinking Processes” originated from the Theory of Constraints, the ideas for process improvement developed by Elyahu Goldratt. He realized that he was becoming a bottleneck in the dissemination of the ideas behind the Theory of Constraints. The Thinking Processes are a set of tools and heuristics that Goldratt uses. […]

An Introduction to the Attachment Theory Traditionally, it is believed that the family environment in which a child grows up in can have a powerful influence on a child’s future development and life chances.  The “Attachment Theory” provides social workers with a sound knowledge base of human growth and personal development. Attachment theory involves the […]

According to Dunn (1994:330), rationality is a self conscious process of using explicit reasoned arguments to make and defend knowledge claims. The rational model of policy and decision making, although heavily criticized, is the most widely used and/or discussed model. The purpose of this short essay is to explore the reasons. It starts the discussion […]

Introduction Power and the limits of power in organisations can be understood in many different ways due to different perspective in organisation theory . This essay will be talking about two theoretical perspectives of organisation theory, modernism and critical theory and how these perspectives contribute to the different ideas about power and the limits of […]

Homework Social pedagogy Social pedagogy is an approach to caring for children which combines education and care, emphasising that bringing up children is the shared responsibility of parents and society. A key principle is that the child is in charge of his or her own life, and the social pedagogue works alongside them rather than dictating […]