Definitions and Examples of Theory

Diana Baumrind created what is known as the Pillar Theory. She developed this theory based on her observations of behavior from children and how their … [Read more...] about Diana Baumrind Theory Explained

Cumulative prospect theory, or CPT, was introduced in 1992 by Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman. CPT differs from the standard prospect theory by … [Read more...] about Cumulative Prospect Theory Explained

Game theory comes from a branch of mathematics. It is concerned with analyzing strategies that would be used for handling a competitive situation, … [Read more...] about Coursera Game Theory Explained

In the convergence theory, the influences of a crowd do not encourage or dictate the actions of a person. Instead, the behavior of the crowd is … [Read more...] about Convergence Theory Sociology Explained

Conciliar theory is an idea that exists solely within the Roman Catholic Church. Often referred to as simply “conciliarism,” it is a concept that … [Read more...] about Conciliar Theory Explained