Prof Double R

COMPLETE THE WORKSHEETS BELOW

A. Scientific nature

 Do the theories you selected differ on their scientific nature? Is one theory more scientific? Consider the techniques used to collect information and devise theories.

 Justify your response.

B. Nature versus nurture

 Do the theories you selected differ on the roles of nature versus nurture? Does one theory favor one role to a greater degree than the other? Or is one more neutral in regard to the role of nature and nurture?

 Justify your response.

C. Origin of problems

 Do the theories you selected differ in their determination of the origin of mental health or adjustment issues?

 Justify your response.

D. Pathology

 Do the theories you selected differ in the emphasis on the pathology of problems versus focusing on thriving and finding meaning in life? Or is one theory more neutral on the role of pathology versus thriving?

 Justify your response.

E. Free will

 Do the theories you selected differ on the role of free will? Does one theory do a better job of conveying that people have free will to become the person they wish to be?

 Justify your response.

F. Environmental influences

 Do the theories you selected differ on the role of environmental influences? If both theories take environmental factors into consideration, how do they do so differently?

 Justify your response.

G. Internal versus external stimuli

 Do the theories you selected favor the role of internal or external stimuli more? Do they define behavior as more active or reactive?

 Justify your response.