Behavioural Economics
Daniel Bernoulli
Daniel Bernoulli addressed the limited willingness of people to engage in gambles based on utility maximization in his 1738 publication, Exposition of a New Theory on the Measurement of Risk.
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The Frankfurt School
The Frankfurt School refers to a group of scholars associated with the Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt, Germany, founded in 1923.
Critical Theory
Critical theory
Critical Theory is a rich and evolving field that seeks to analyse and critique society, culture, and politics
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Social Control: Personal Engagement Manipulative Techniques
Personal Engagement Manipulative Techniques are practices that seek to change a persons behaviour through manipulation and deceit.
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Hawkwind – Question the meaning of your sentence!
Calvert was proposing we should understand that this might be a “Prison” planet.
Agape Love
Unconditional Positive Regard
Unconditional positive regard serves as a key element in Carl Rogers’ person-centred therapy.
Activism
A Clockwork Orange: Warnings of things to come?
The movie, A Clockwork Orange was a controversial movie when it was released, which suggested that governmental influence may extend to torture and inspiring yobbish behaviour and violence to its citizens.
Adult Self-Transcendence Inventory
Window of Tolerance
The concept of the Window of Tolerance was introduced by Dan Siegel, a clinical professor of psychiatry. This idea describes the optimal zone of arousal where a person can effectively manage their emotions and respond to stress.
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Social Control: Manipulation of Public Opinion
Manipulating public opinion involves using various techniques to shape how people think about issues, often through misinformation or emotional appeals.