rational action — rationality, rational action See action theory ; bounded rationality ; critical theory ; ethnomethodology ; exchange theory ; formal rationality ; interpretation ; magic, witchcraft, and sorcery ; meaning ; pheno … Dictionary of sociology
Value-rational action — Rational action (or value rational action, wertrational ) is a social action which is taken because it leads to a valued goal, but with no thought of its consequences and often without consideration of the appropriateness of the means chosen to… … Wikipedia
rational action theory — See exchange theory … Dictionary of sociology
action theory — action theory, action frame of reference These terms are not interchangeable but are closely related and carry a number of implications about the way we regard sociology as a science. It is usual, for example, to juxtapose action to structure as… … Dictionary of sociology
Rational choice theory — This article is about a theory of economics. For Rational Choice Theory as applied to criminology, see Rational choice theory (criminology). Economics … Wikipedia
Rational basis review — Rational basis review, in U.S. constitutional law, is the lowest level of scrutiny applied by courts deciding constitutional issues through judicial review. The higher levels are typically referred to as intermediate scrutiny and strict scrutiny … Wikipedia
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy — (REBT) is a comprehensive, active directive, philosophically and empirically based psychotherapy which focuses on resolving emotional and behavioral problems and disturbances and enabling people to lead happier and more fulfilling lives. REBT was … Wikipedia
Rational Recovery — (RR) is a source of counseling, guidance, and direct instruction on self recovery from addiction, alcohol and other drugs through planned, permanent abstinence designed as an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Twelve step programs. RR… … Wikipedia
Rational-legal authority — (also known as rational authority, legal authority, rational domination, legal domination, or bureaucratic authority) is a form of leadership in which the authority of an organization or a ruling regime is largely tied to legal rationality, legal … Wikipedia
rational basis — n: a reason or ground (as for legislation or an action by a government agency) that is not unreasonable or arbitrary and that bears rational relationship to a legitimate state interest see also rational basis test Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of… … Law dictionary
Action research — is a reflective process of progressive problem solving led by individuals working with others in teams or as part of a community of practice to improve the way they address issues and solve problems. Action research can also be undertaken by… … Wikipedia
