Definitions and Examples of Theory

How do adults stay happy as they get older? According to the activity theory of aging, older adults who remain active and are able to maintain their … [Read more...] about The Activity Theory of Aging Explained

When discussing the theory of evolution, it is Charles Darwin who often comes to mind first. Darwinism is often promoted as the primary evolutionary … [Read more...] about Charles Lyell Theory of Evolution Explained

Proposed in 1965 by Edward Jones and Keith Davis, the correspondent inference theory is a method of systemically accounting for the inferences of a … [Read more...] about Correspondent Inference Theory Explained

Starting in 1985, Stella Ting-Toomey began to develop what she called face negotiation theory. It was based on concepts that were originally proposed … [Read more...] about Stella Ting-Toomey’s Face Negotiation Theory Explained

In 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower became the first to offer the idea of the Domino theory when it came to the politics of the Cold War. The … [Read more...] about The Domino Theory Cold War Explained