Where Did the Theory Come From

This Assignment addresses this course outcome:

MN502-2: Explain how theoretical frameworks influence advance.

Purpose

The purpose of this Assignment is to explore how a theorist explicates his or her philosophy and thoughts behind a theoretical field. As in other fields of study, nursing has a plethora of theorists and theories. These theorists have developed their paradigm over time enriching it with research and dialogue with other theorists.

Directions

You are going to explore how a theorist of your choice created his or her theory. Did it develop as an acorn becoming a mighty oak over the decades? Did it arrive as a burst of light like the big bang as some believe created our universe? Was it developed from a blueprint like a spaceship where thousands of scholars worked together to create a rocket to the moon? In point of fact, how is a theory developed? This is what we are exploring.

You will pick a theorist who interests you, it does not have to be a nurse theorist. You may also choose from other disciplines such as: behavioral, leadership, business, education, technology.

You will become the theorist immersing yourself in the writings from the earliest mentioned to the most current.

As you read, look at how you (taking on the persona of the theorist) developed the theory.

In the first stage, theorizing occurs. This is where you, as the theorist, identify the concepts of what nursing is and is not. Perhaps you questioned what concepts were guiding those in nursing practice and then started to question your role. You started asking yourself, “Where am I in nursing, and where the profession is going? Is there some overarching concept that guides the professional in his or her practice?” This is where you recognize that a theory is needed.

In the second stage, syntax is developed. This is where you will define the terms. Look for changing definitions of terms. Consider, for example, Jean Watson. She starts by defining the word “caring.” Within the last ten years she has refined her terminology changing the term caring to caritas. This demonstrates a growth and maturation from decades of research she and other scholars did to produce the theory of caring.

The third stage is theory testing. Defined as the phenomena behind the theory that are exposed through research. The definitions of terms are refined. The theorists and other researchers consider whether this theory helps answer questions that arise in practice. This is where your theory is used in by a widening group of researchers. For example, graduate nursing students request the tool you developed while testing your theory.

The fourth and last stage is evaluation. This is where philosophical debate occurs as the concepts are applied through evidenced based practice in the act of providing nursing care.

Assignment Details

For this Assignment, you are going to write an article for a nursing journal explaining how you developed your theory through the four stages (theorizing, syntax, theory testing, and evaluation).Your paper must be 3 to 5 pages, not including the title and reference pages.

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Assignment Requirements

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• utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.

Your writing Assignment should:

• follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
• be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;
• display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics; and
• use APA 6th Edition format.

 

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The first piece of your project is to identify a topic that you wish to research. Remember that you can choose a mental disorder that we have covered in this course, or choose one that interests you that has not yet been covered.

Once you have chosen a mental disorder to research, create a 1-2 paragraph essay that provides an explanation of which mental disorder you chose, and why you are interested in focusing on this specific disorder. Make sure that you check your spelling and grammar prior submission.

I choose Stendhal syndrome as my topic selection

 

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For many beginning psychologists, one of the most difficult topics to broach with a client is the topic of sex: sexual orientation, sexual behavior, or sexual problems. Specifically, erectile dysfunction is one such topic. Erectile dysfunction is generally characterized by a male’s inability to produce or maintain an erection. At times, males refrain from discussing the topic for many reasons. Among the most prevalent reasons is that the dysfunction is perceived as a threat to the client’s manhood. By using professional sensitivity and consideration of other personal factors such as cultural awareness and client privacy, psychologists may produce a comfortable environment in which to lead the client into discussion.

For this Application, you review the client in the case study in the Learning Resources. Apply Axes I through V diagnoses. Remember, Axis V concerns a psychologist’s assessment of a patient’s ability to function in daily life. Be sure to pay particular attention to symptoms of the disorder and the influence of the disorder on the client as well as the client’s significant other.

• An Axes I through V diagnosis of the client in the case study
• An explanation of your rationale for assigning these diagnoses on the basis of the DSM-IV-TR
• An explanation of what other information you might need about the client to make an accurate diagnosis
• A brief description of aIDitional individuals you might include in your assessment and explain why
Support your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources as well as current literature used in its preparation. You are to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.

Husband and wife visit a counselor ; Husband says is so frustrating when I try to have sex with my wife just don’t get erect . I’m healthy, I rarely drink. The counselor asks the wife; How things are going? wife says: things are going good, or maybe my husband have not sleep with me. Husband says I’m working in my MBA program. Wife says: I told you sometimes seems like the computer comes first. The counselor asks the husband; What other things are going with you? He says: I been watching porno in the computer; the counselor asks do you masturbate, he says yes, that you ejaculate? He says yes. I got cut at work watching porno but I stop. They gave me a warning; Wife says: But how I thought you couldn’t. He puts his face down. Wife says are you are doing the same thing with the cellular phone.

 

American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed., text rev.) (DSM-IV-TR). Washington, DC: Author.

McCarthy, B., & Thestrup, M588–594. . (2009). Men, intimacy, and eroticism. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 6(2),

McCarthy, B. W., & Fucito, L. M. (2005). Integrating medication, realistic expectations, and therapeutic interventions in the treatment of male sexual dysfunction. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 31(4), 319–328

 

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Select a well documented historical case study of an individual who experienced a neurological disorder, disease, or accident that resulted in an interruption in his or her vision, hearing, or motor control.

Prepare a 8 to 12 slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation addressing the following questions:

• What neurological disorder, disease, or accident took place to interrupt this individual’s ability?
• What behaviors were exhibited by this individual following the disorder, disease, or accident?
• What were the individual’s deficits as a result of this disorder, disease, or accident?
• What treatments did the individual seek? Were any available at the time?
• What are the research implications of the case study? How did this help scientists and doctors better understand the disorder or disease? How did this case help scientists and doctors better understand how the brain works?

Note. Online students: Include substantive speaker notes. Speaker notes need to detail information on slide. Peer reviewed references need to be included. Last slide will be a reference slide.   

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

This is due on Saturday 7/18 @ 10:00am EST

 

 

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