Theory and Ethics - Social Theories

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When do people enter the agentic state according to MIlgram's agency theory?

When they see the authority as qualified and willing to take responsibility.

When is a theory logically consistent?

If its parts are not contradictory.

What are the four major types of concepts?

  • Variable/not variable
  • Dimension/type
  • Unidimensional/multidimensional
  • Concrete/abstract
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Theoretical framework / Paradigm

General framework involving (philosophical) assumptions guiding the development of middle-range theory.

What are the levels of theories?

  • Micro - individuals
  • Meso - organisations, movements, communities)
  • Macro - countries, cultures, societies)

What are three types of explanations?

  • Causal explanations: cause-effect relations.
  • Interpretive explanations: understanding and empathizing.
  • Structural explanations: focus on part of object in larger whole.

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