Saturday, October 2, 2010
Social Theories
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I am now into my first full week of graduate school, which means LOTS of reading. Today's topic: A refresher on social and human development theories. For example, Locke's theory of the child's mind as "a blank slate" or "empty bucket" ready to be filled. Also, Rousseau's theory of "teaching to the child." Both are interesting, and remind me of my undergraduate classes in psychology.
I enjoy seeing the connections and also noticing how these theories are still used widely today. I especially noticed that Locke's theories of rewards and punishments, and changing behavior by "gentle degrees" is the foundation of Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy (at least as it is commonly used).
However, what I most enjoyed, was when I took a short break from reading, and stumbled across this video from the Onion News Network. Now HERE is a social theory we need to take into account:
In The Know: Are Tests Biased Against Students Who Don't Give A Shit?
I am now into my first full week of graduate school, which means LOTS of reading. Today's topic: A refresher on social and human development theories. For example, Locke's theory of the child's mind as "a blank slate" or "empty bucket" ready to be filled. Also, Rousseau's theory of "teaching to the child." Both are interesting, and remind me of my undergraduate classes in psychology.
I enjoy seeing the connections and also noticing how these theories are still used widely today. I especially noticed that Locke's theories of rewards and punishments, and changing behavior by "gentle degrees" is the foundation of Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy (at least as it is commonly used).
However, what I most enjoyed, was when I took a short break from reading, and stumbled across this video from the Onion News Network. Now HERE is a social theory we need to take into account:
In The Know: Are Tests Biased Against Students Who Don't Give A Shit?
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