Category: Theory

Nursing as a discipline follows certain rules or general procedures in their practice. Usually, the nursing process involves five phases starting with the assessment of the patient’s condition, followed by a diagnosis meant to identify the health problem of the patient. Afterwards, a planning phase would ensue wherein the nurse and the patient would discuss…

< In examining the landscape of international relations, it is imperative to critically assess the similarities and differences between conservative theories, such as idealism and realism, and the transformative theory propounded by Marxists. This discourse aims to explore five key assumptions, shedding light on how these theories diverge and converge. Introduction Understanding international relations requires…

Kolb (1984), in introducing the idea of the experiential learning cycle and of learning styles, defines learning as the process whereby “knowledge is created through the transformation of expertise”. He suggests that ideas are not fixed but are formed and modified through current and past experiences. His learning cycle consists of four stages; completing each…

There are different opinions about how many and what are the basic design communications theories there are. Indeed, the literature and research in visual and communication is enormous. However, this study will examine six basic approaches to design communication theory: Gestalt, semiotics, constructivism, ecological theory, cognitive theory, the Huxley/Lester model, and omniphasism. GESTALT; Organizing the…

“Psychoanalytic therapy is based largely on insight, unconscious motivation & reconstruction of the personality” Corey (2013, pg ) As aspiring counsellors and psychotherapists it is important to familiarize ourselves with the mainstream therapeutic approaches. No theories are considered “right” or “wrong” although there are better suited therapies for some individuals & therapies that can be…

The problem of pedophilia and ephebophilia was recently highlighted with the successive scandals involving many catholic priests who allegedly abused children and minors. Although the problem was sensationalized with the recent scandals, it must be noted that it is not limited to the catholic clergy as “It’s a problem that strikes anywhere, every walk of…

The story of the La Diablesse is one that is familiar to most Caribbean people. She may have different names but her modus operandi is the same; attract and destroy. The purpose of this paper and of our group is to explore the ‘why’ behind her motives. Not the ‘woman’s scorned’ excuse, but a more…

‘It is an established opinion among males, that there are in the comprehending specific inherent principles; some primary ideas, characters, as it were, stamped upon the mind of male, which the soul gets in its very first being, and brings into the world with it.’ [1] Innate ideas are those principles that are discovered present…

1. Introduction The language produced by learners learning a second language is exceptionally varied. It can vary from one student to another in regard to many factors. These variations can be accounted for by a number of ideas including: mother tongue (L1) interface, age differences, motivation, self-esteem, aptitude, anxiety, gender and social range. In this…

Spinoza’s philosophy as espoused in the Ethics was a response to Descartes’ dualism. Through works such as the Ethics, Spinoza seeks to address the main flaws in Descartes’ philosophy. These flaws included but were by no means limited to, proof for the existence of God and the interaction between mind and body. This essay will…