The Three-Facet Model
The Three-Facet Model
An Overview
This chapter describes the three-facet model of causality. Facet 1 consists of three models of causes: the categorical model (absolute or binary), the probabilistic model (dimensional or continuous), and the emergent model (nonlinear). The categorical model identifies causes that directly bring about an event, the categorical model involves “yes/no” reasoning, and the probabilistic model is reflected in the phrase “more/less likely.” Facet 2 shows that causality can be examined at four levels of analysis: predisposing, precipitating, programmatic, and purposive. Facet 3 outlines three distinct logics that can be used to determine cause: empiric logic, empathic logic, and ecclesiastic logic. Three examples of the four levels of cause (predisposition, provocation, programmatic, and purposive) are given: the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the 9/11 World Trade Center building collapse, and substance use disorder.
Keywords: three-facet model, causality, cause, categorical model, probabilistic model, emergent model, empiric logic, empathic logic, ecclesiastic logic, substance use disorder
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