N-NF-II-125 Chapter Notes -Behavioural Sciences, Behaviorism, Technologic
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A theory may be defined as a system of ideas that is presumed to explain a given phenomenon. For now, think of a theory as a major, very well-articulated idea about something important. Theories are used to describe, predict, and control phenomena. Four influential theories from the 20th century were marx"s theory of alienation, Freud"s theory of the unconscious, darwin"s theory of evolution, and einstein"s theory of relativity. Most undergraduate students are introduced to the major theories in their disciplines. Psychology majors study freud and jung"s theories of the unconscious, Sullivan and piaget"s theories of development, and skinner"s theory of behaviourism. Sociology majors study marx"s theory of alienation and weber"s theories of modern work. Biology majors are introduced to darwin"s theory of evolution, but also to stephen. Jay gould"s critique and modification of evolutionary theory. Physics majors are introduced to a historical progression of theorists including. Copernicus, newton, einstein, and newer theorists in quantum mechanics.