Interpretive (Symbolic Theory, Structural Functionalism Theory, Systems Theory)- - ANSWER Opposite of Positivism. "It depends." What is important is how each person interprets it regardless of fact. For example: Fact: Someone smiled at me. Possible Interpretations: They like me, They want a date OR...
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Paradigms/ philosophies of science - ANSWER "Radical changes or shifts in scientific
views are known as paradigm shifts (Kuhn 1970). These shifts occur after significant
data that do not fit the current theory have been gathered. Thus, a new theory is needed
to explain the data According to Kuhn, in the natural sciences, paradigm shifts change
science dramatically, as did Einstein's theory of relativity or the fact that Columbus did
not, in face, fall off the end of the earth. In the social sciences, paradigm shifts are not
as obvious, because we do not evaluate our theories from the standpoint of truth, but
rather how useful they are. We, as scholars, cannot define what is true for all humans or
families, so neither can our theoretical perspectives in radical ways."
3 paradigms of science - ANSWER positivism, interpretive, conflict/critical
Positivism (Family Development Theory, Exchange Theory)- - ANSWER Fact. Things
that just are, for example gravity. For example scientific experiments: have the purpose
of being able to Control what is studied and predict the outcome. Deterministic: Cause
and Effect.
Interpretive (Symbolic Theory, Structural Functionalism Theory, Systems Theory)- -
ANSWER Opposite of Positivism. "It depends." What is important is how each person
interprets it regardless of fact. For example: Fact: Someone smiled at me. Possible
Interpretations: They like me, They want a date OR They are just being polite. In other
words, it's the book we write, which may or may not be based on the actual but rather
because we believe it is our truth.
Conflict/Critical (Feminist Theory and Conflict Theory)- - ANSWER There are 2 groups
of people the Haves and Have-nots. Life is viewed as conflict between the 2 groups.
These theories raise consciousness of oppression and prejudice, etc. Generally: The
Haves do not want change and The Have-nots do want change which can result in
revolution, systems changes, etc.
elder oaks reason and revelation - ANSWER ▪ Knowledge as to things of the world is
expanding, but we are forgetting to expand our knowledge about the plan that God has
for us as His children.
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