Week 1: Theoretical Perspective

Question 1

What is “thinking theory”?

Answer 1

It describes who we are based on how we think

Question 2

What are assumptions?

Answer 2

values and beliefs

Question 3

What are constructs?

Answer 3

Elements of how we frame what is happening

Question 4

“Thinking theory” is made of what 3 things?

Answer 4

1. assumption
2. constructs
3. principles

Question 5

What is a hierarchy?

Answer 5

foundational skills and build up; linear

Question 6

What is heterarchy?

Answer 6

factors and variables happening at that minute; nonlinear

Question 7

What is generalization?

Answer 7

a similar response with different stimuli

Question 8

What is Dynamic Systems

Answer 8

• creating opportunities

- finding trigger for the environment (critical point of change)

Question 9

Is dynamic systems a heterarchy or hierarchy?

Answer 9

heterarchy

Question 10

Is ecological systems a heterarchy or hierarchy?

Answer 10

heterarchy

Question 11

What is ecological systems? What are the 3 environments?

Answer 11

• change from narrow to broad

- the environments are micro-level, meso-level, and macro-level

Question 12

What is scientific and behavioral reductionism?

Answer 12

controlled conditions

construct, destruct, and reconstruct