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What is a key characteristic of critical theory?
What is a key characteristic of critical theory?
- Focuses on the social, political, cultural, and economic influences on reality (correct)
- Relies solely on quantitative research methods
- Emphasizes objective reality independent of human perspective
- Prioritizes individual subjective experiences over social constructions
Which method is commonly associated with interpretive research?
Which method is commonly associated with interpretive research?
- Experimental designs testing hypotheses
- Statistical analysis of large datasets
- Meta-analysis of existing literature
- In-depth interviews with participants (correct)
What distinguishes normative theories within critical theory?
What distinguishes normative theories within critical theory?
- They emphasize understanding the context of societal values and ethics (correct)
- They are solely concerned with statistical generalizations
- They focus purely on empirical data without theoretical frameworks
- They attempt to predict future behaviors based on past trends
How does interpretive theory view reality?
How does interpretive theory view reality?
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Which of the following thinkers is associated with critical theory?
Which of the following thinkers is associated with critical theory?
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Theories Overview
- Theories act as frameworks that guide understanding and knowledge across various fields.
- Different paradigms exist, including Critical, Interpretive, and Post-Positivist approaches.
Critical Paradigm
- Draws on the ideas of Karl Marx.
- Thinkers associated include Herbert Marcuse, Theodor Adorno, Max Horkheimer, Jurgen Habermas, and Hartmut Rosa.
- Assumes that reality is influenced by social, political, cultural, and economic forces.
- Knowledge is seen as socially constructed and shaped by power dynamics.
- Emphasizes normative theories, focusing on how norms are established and maintained within societies.
Interpretive Paradigm
- Emphasizes the subjective nature of reality, where individuals construct meaning differently.
- Researchers engage collaboratively with participants to reconstruct their experiences.
- Methods utilized include in-depth interviews and focus groups.
- Differentiates between idiographic (focused on individual cases) and nomothetic (focused on general laws) approaches to understanding.
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