NUR 502 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 2, Discussion: Definition of person/human being

Discussion: Definition of person/human being

Select three theories and compare the definition of person/human being. Comment regarding which definition best fits with your own thinking.

 

 

NUR 502 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 1

Choose one of the middle-range theories. How could you use this theory to direct care in a nursing unit if you were the manager? Share your results

 

NUR 502 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 2

Choose one of the middle-range theories. What impact would this theory most likely have on your individual practice? Give specific examples.

 

 

NUR 502 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 1

The influence of consequential ethics as an ethical framework (the greatest good for the greatest number) opposes the ethical principle of deontology (i.e., the rightness of an act itself determines what is right). Both of these impact the nursing profession. Modern social exchange theories are based on the principle of utility. Read the assumptions of social exchange theory and consider how these would affect the nurse-patient relationship, compared to how these impact the nurse within the health care environment. To what extent are all theories ethical? Is social exchange theory compatible with the values of the nursing profession?

 

NUR 502 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 2

Which among the learning theories provided you with new information? How would you apply this in your practice?

 

 

NUR 502 Grand Canyon Week 8 Discussion 1

1- Individually, comment on at least three reports posted by other CLC teams by the end of Topic 8. Provide substantive comments that include a focus on the application of the theory as a framework for practice (general or specific, basic or advanced).

2- As a group, respond to all posts directed towards your CLC group’s posted report.

 

NUR 502 Grand Canyon Week 8 Discussion 2

Comment on the usefulness of Benner’s work in your present or future role. Provide several examples.

 

 

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Select three theories and compare the definition of person/human being

Introduction

Theories of personality are a way of understanding the human mind and human behavior. There are many theories that have been proposed over time, with each one having its own strengths and weaknesses. In this article we will examine three theories that can be used for understanding the definition of person/human being: behaviorism, phenomenology, and cognitivism.

Behaviorism

Behaviorism is the view that human behavior can be understood through the operation of laws of nature, rather than by reference to psychological processes. It is based on the premise that each individual’s behavior can be explained in terms of his or her physical and mental characteristics, without recourse to internal mental events such as beliefs or desires.

Behaviorists believe that all human experience can be reduced to measurable stimuli and responses on which it depends. Human thought processes are not considered relevant for understanding human action because they do not involve any interaction with external reality; instead they are considered too abstract for scientific study.

Phenomenology

• Phenomenology is one of the most popular branches of philosophy. It begins with an examination of human beings as conscious and self-aware, as well as their capacity for self-reflection. In addition to these core features, phenomenology also considers how we are inextricably linked to our social and cultural context—and therefore able to make meaning out of our experiences.

• For example: The phenomenological approach would argue that all humans have unique capacities for reflection because they are different from each other; some can see further than others—so there is no one standard for what constitutes “human” consciousness or ability (or even language).

Cognitivism

Cognitivism is a theory of knowledge that holds that knowledge is representation of the world in terms of concepts. Cognitivists deny that knowledge is derived from experience, but rather it’s a priori.

Cognitivism argues that our thoughts and beliefs are formed by categorizing objects into groups based on their similarities (e.g., cats are mammals). While this may seem intuitively true at first glance, it also implies there exists an external reality out there—and thus cannot be true because no such thing exists! In other words: if all you know about your cat or dog are your own thoughts about them being cats or dogs, then how can we be sure those things exist outside ourselves?

Humanism

Humanism is a philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, and generally prefers critical thinking over established doctrine or faith.

Humanism is based on the premise that an individual’s happiness is most important. In contrast to traditional religious views which see humans as part of nature or creation by God, humanists believe that people are capable of understanding themselves and their place in the world through reason alone. They reject supernatural explanations for phenomena such as suffering or death, instead regarding these things as natural occurrences which require explanation through scientific research rather than religious dogma

Constructivism

• Vygotsky’s social constructivism

• Piaget’s cognitive constructivism

• Gadamer’s hermeneutic constructivism

Takeaway:

In this section, we discussed three theories of personhood:

• The “Cartesian” view (Descartes)

• The “Kantian” view (Kant)

• The “Hegelian” view (Hegel).

Conclusion

As you can see, there are many different theories and viewpoints on the definition of personhood. But the most important thing is to remember that it’s not about one theory or another; it’s about what makes for an authentic human being who can live a life worth living in this world.