Here Is a List of Social Psychological Theories We Have

question 27

Essay

Here is a list of social psychological theories we have analyzed thus far in the course:
A. social bonding theory
B. social learning theory
C. self-control theory
D. labeling theory
E. reintegrative shaming theory
(1) Choose one of these theories, and identify its major concepts and central propositions. Then, using the major criteria identified in Akers and Sellers, evaluate that theory.
OR
(2) Choose one of these theories, and address the question of what the policy implications of the theory are. Describe one or more programs or policies that are based on or reflect the principles of that theory. Have such programs been evaluated, and if so, what were the findings of that research on how effective or successful the programs were?
OR
(3) Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of any two of these theories

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