KMP Sept 10 10:32pm

HI, Theories are explaining why the research needs to be conducted and why further research may be needed (Walden University, n.d.). Theories are vital to our research. Theories provides explanation, understanding and meaningfulness to the research (IUJ Journal of Management, 2022). These are the basic for researchers to understand the research and how to analyze the data that is ultimately found. Theories will help guide that research and help the concepts develop to either prove a researchers study or disprove it. Though I am still working out exactly what I want to do my research on as I am still going between two very difficult topics one being related to mass shootings and mental health and/or something related to postpartum depression/psychosis. It’s hard to say exactly what theory I may ultimately use but, one that stands out is behavioral theory especially given the mental health aspects in each of these topics. Malone (2019) states behavioral theory distilled its core asserts that an individuals behaviors are fundamental choices. Therefore, behavioral choices may be influenced by someone or another external factor. Therefore, much of what can be understood about this theory is that much of the human behaviors and learning abilities were attributed to the effects of external factors that may serve as a reinforcer or punisher (Alahmad, 2020). Therefore, individuals may be influenced by behaviors that they witness or experience which at time can lead to further actions by themselves. Compare and contrast the theory you selected with a different one posted by a peer. Be sure to respond to your peers’ posts in a substantive way and respond to all Instructor queries. You are encouraged to engage in this Discussion early and often.