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Decision making in choosing a partner in romantic relationships
Rubenová, Lucie ; Lačev, Alek (advisor) ; Kebza, Vladimír (referee)
This master's thesis deals with the topic of decision making when choosing a partner in romantic relationships. It reacts to the phenomenon of looking for a partner via internet dating sites and tries to determine whether the requirements we have for an ideal partner correspond to the real-life selection of a romantic partner. In the theoretical part studies and theoretical concepts concerning romantic partnership are presented - selection of a partner as well as relationship maintenance. The thesis is based on evolutionary-psychological theories (Buss, 1989), experience of partner counselors and theoretical concepts of social psychologists, such as triangular theory of love (Sternberg, 1986) or five love languages (Chapman, 2002). In the decision making area, the thesis relies primarily on Kahneman's (2013) two systems within the dual process theory. The empirical part poses the question whether we spot differences between the preferred characteristics of ideal partner and the subjectively evaluated characteristics of the person who we are attracted to at a real-life meeting, motivated to potentially establish a romantic relationship. In my research, most of the observed aspects showed significant references. The target group were Czech university students who participated in speed dating event...
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Decision making in choosing a partner in romantic relationships
Rubenová, Lucie ; Lačev, Alek (advisor) ; Kebza, Vladimír (referee)
This master's thesis deals with the topic of decision making when choosing a partner in romantic relationships. It reacts to the phenomenon of looking for a partner via internet dating sites and tries to determine whether the requirements we have for an ideal partner correspond to the real-life selection of a romantic partner. In the theoretical part studies and theoretical concepts concerning romantic partnership are presented - selection of a partner as well as relationship maintenance. The thesis is based on evolutionary-psychological theories (Buss, 1989), experience of partner counselors and theoretical concepts of social psychologists, such as triangular theory of love (Sternberg, 1986) or five love languages (Chapman, 2002). In the decision making area, the thesis relies primarily on Kahneman's (2013) two systems within the dual process theory. The empirical part poses the question whether we spot differences between the preferred characteristics of ideal partner and the subjectively evaluated characteristics of the person who we are attracted to at a real-life meeting, motivated to potentially establish a romantic relationship. In my research, most of the observed aspects showed significant references. The target group were Czech university students who participated in speed dating event...
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Betrayal anticipation and experience in interpersonal relationships
Lačev, Alek ; Slaměník, Ivan (advisor) ; Šolcová, Iva (referee) ; Šípek, Jiří (referee)
"It's terrible. You can't trust anyone anymore." - Dawn Butler In this dissertation I concern myself with a phenomenon of betrayal within field of psychology. Despite the fact that examples of violations or betrayals of trust are manifold, relatively little theory exists regarding dynamics of trust, context-specific perception of betrayal or ability to predict violation of trust be- fore it actually happens. Overall there is significant gap in our knowledge about betrayal, despite its obvious prevalence in human behaviour. There are several approaches to betrayal ranging from evolutionary psy- chology to organizational psychology. Nevertheless this area lacks some unified approach and grasp of the problem. In my work I try to explore and build upon all these theories to answer following questions: (1) Is betrayal context-specific? Does certain context trigger perception of certain behaviour to be viewed as betrayal? (2) What role does intentionality play in perception of betrayal? In what contexts is intention even relevant? (3) Are we able to predict betrayal? Are there some emotional or communicational clues of upcoming betrayal? In the research part of this thesis I further examine betrayal in four differ- ent ways. I ask about colour-association to betrayal to examine their prevailing emotion...
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Evolutionary psychology of art
Lačev, Alek ; Štětovská, Iva (referee) ; Šípek, Jiří (advisor)
In this thesis I concern with a phenomenon of art within field of evolutio-nary psychology. This phenomenon apparently exceeds the functional and as such it "cries out for an explanation". I explain that evolutionary theories of art consider art in the light of scientific attempt to understand human nature. And in accord with those I ask, why art exists at all or why it is so prevalent in hu-man behavior. There are many evolutionary accounts of art. Yet, I will focus on four of the foremost evolutionary theories of and their proponents: (1) art as not an adaptation, but a byproduct of the evolution of human brain by natural selec-tion (Steven Pinker); (2) art as a product not of natural selection but of sexual selection (Geoffrey Miller); (3) art as an adaptation of social cohesion (Ellen Dis-sanayake) or (4) art as an adaptation of individual mental organization (John Tooby and Leda Cosmides). In the research part of the thesis I further examine one of the above men-tioned theories. Two hypothesis based on Millers theory are outlined and tested empirically in a form of personal ads. Results show, that neither more nor younger women answer to those ads which contain expression of artistic talent though. Thus they do not support Millers theory. Discussion summariz-es possible reasons for such outcome as well...
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Cooperation of high schools with external contractors in preparing school educational programs
Tulach, David ; Lačev, Alek (advisor) ; Hochel, Matej (referee)
This thesis, Cooperation of high schools with external contractors in preparing school educational programs, deals with the question whether it would be possible and beneficial for high schools to cooperate with companies on the preparation or modification of their educational programs, with the goal of improving the quality of education. After initial contributions from experts who provided negative replies to this question, the view was focused on the root of the issue - what are the historical pillars of public schools and pedagogy, what does science say about learning and teaching, how pedagogy reacts to the crisis of science. After comparing literal sources and results from interview with the experts, in combination with a trace and activity analysis, a theory was established that public education is reaching a point of crisis, has not changed in its essence since its beginning and that the best solution might be the establishment of alternative educational institutions.
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Social Pathological Phenomena in Society - Public Attitudes to Juvenile Crime
Pondělíčková, Klára ; Lačev, Alek (advisor)
Tato práce je zaměřena na problematiku chování, které může vést až ke kriminalitě dětí a mladistvých. Na specifické příčiny vzniku tohoto problému, které jsou ovlivňovány působením společnosti, výchovou v rodině a osobností každého jedince. Vnímání veřejností tohoto problému a jaké jsou shledány možnosti prevence, jak na problematiku nahlížejí učitelé a rodiče. Tyto aspekty jsou obsahem teoretické části bakalářské práce. Obsahem empirické části jsou rozhovory s uchazeči a zjišťování postoje společnosti ke kriminalitě. Přiblížení jednoho konkrétního případu brutální kriminality, spáchaný mládeží v ČR. Kde jsou společností viděny rizika a jaké jsou možnosti prevence.
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The Issues of Development of Emotional Intelligence in Government
Toupalová, Nikola ; Lačev, Alek (advisor) ; Matej, Matej (referee)
The theoretical part of my bachelors thesis The Issues of Development of Emotional Intelligence in Government is focusing on the formation of individual emotional intelligence approaches and explains individual abilities and skills in this area. The practical part of my thesis is focusing on evaluating the emotional intelligence approach of the executive employees in the government and their willingness to develop and learn about this subject.
In the research part of my bachelors thesis I used questionnaires to study the knowledge of the emotional intelligence principles with 40 executive employees of the government and how they practice those principles. Based on the responses it was concluded that all respondents consider emotional intelligence to be very important, not only in the human resources area but also in the area of self control. The research also showed that most of the respondents put the emotional intelligence principles into practice in their work team, but only at an amateur level.
All findings and observations are summarized in the conclusion and discussion part of this thesis.
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The issue of the development of emotional intelligence in organizations
Tejkalová, Magdalena ; Lačev, Alek (advisor) ; Matej, Matej (referee)
In my work I deal with the development of emotional intelligence in the organization, which is Zbraslav Veterinary Clinic. For my research, I start from theoretical bases of emotional intelligence, which are currently accepted. Emotional intelligence theory is further supported by the knowledge of emotions, so one chapter devoted to emotion.
For the development of the current definition of emotional intelligence, on which I rely on the job, it is important to know the different views of what emotional intelligence actually means and what folders it contains. Other chapters are therefore dedicated to different definitions of emotional intelligence from various authors and also the connection between emotional intelligence and other intelligence components (eg. The intellectual, social, practical, etc.).
The last theoretical chapter is devoted to the development of the folders of emotional intelligence by Goleman (1997), and I use there exercises from book by Pletzer (2009).
The practical part of my work is based on a survey among employees of the clinic and an interview with the owner of the clinic MVDr. Eduard Voldřich. In the questionnaires, I mainly focused on the degree of emotional intelligence depending on the with age, education and occupational position. Thanks to the interview, I received information on possible development of emotional intelligence of employees of the clinic and also about what barriers need to be assessed.
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Comparison of teacher motivation in public and private high school
Šimůnková, Viktorie ; Lačev, Alek (advisor) ; Matej, Matej (referee)
The bachelor thesis is focused on problems of teacher motivation in education. The subject of this thesis is to analyse methods of motivation, stimulation and possibilities of the teacher's professional growth. The theoretical part of the thesis deals with the concept of motivation, motivational systems, motivational process and elements as well as specific pedagogy employee motivation, interpersonal relationships in the workplace and evaluation and appreciation of teachers. The practical part of the thesis, based on interviews and questionnaires, concentrates on motivation instruments in chosen institutions and their practical usage. Finally the thesis compares the results of a public and private high school. The aim of this thesis is to analyse motivational instruments used in chosen educational institutions, analyse their efficiency, compare and reveal the departure in the usage of motivation in a public and private high school. The major research findings are that the pedagogues think their profession is a mission and they are influenced by their intrinsic motivation. The teachers rate the workplace and communication with the principal positively. They see a big problem in insufficient financial evaluation and a few possibilities of professional growth.
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Criteria for the coaches´ selection in terms of coaching companies
Svobodová, Kristýna ; Lačev, Alek (advisor) ; Matej, Matej (referee)
This thesis aims to find out what are the criteria for selecting coaches into coaching companies. The thesis is divided into two parts, the theoretical and the practical. The theoretical part is devoted to the understanding of the topic. This part explains the concept of coaching and its definition and introduces several methods and forms of coaching. Some types of professional coaching such as life coaching, executive coaching as well as approaches to coaching approaches are also described in this part of the thesis. Attention is also paid to the professional coaching organizations and characteristics of the coach his/her personality and competencies. Strong emphasis is given to the accreditation of coaches and accredited training courses for coaches. The practical part is focused on quantitative research. Research is carried out by means of a questionnaire which was sent to competent persons in coaching companies. This part of the thesis presents the results of the investigation, the main aspects of the research being the preferred criteria set by coaching companies to select their coaches. Furthermore, the influence of these criteria on the current situation was investigated, including the coaching skills of coaches and comparison of the coaching skills of Czech and foreign coaches. The above mentioned research revealed that coaching companies consider mainly practice, education and possibly accredited certification as the most important criteria when selecting coaches.
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