Exam 4: Theory Integration and Case Conceptualization

Beliefs about the importance of theories, reliance on theories, integration of theories, eclectic practice, and other theory-related notions vary greatly.

A professional helper conceptualizing a case from this perspective would see a goal statement as a starting point.

Neufeldt and her colleagues referred to the intervention stage of case conceptualization as a(n):

Theoretical approaches differ in the degree of structure, the role of the professional helper, and the explanation that we use to understand the cause of behavior.

For some practitioners, "eclectic" is not regarded highly as it is viewed as haphazard or "hodgepodge."

This refers to the actual changes that student clients make based on the counseling process:

This is when two or more theories are blended into one conceptualization:

According to Baldwin, Wampold, and Imel, therapists who were able to build stronger alliances with their clients, consistently demonstrated:

CBT stands for:

Describe the importance of case conceptualization in a school setting.

In counseling, which goals take priority?

Theories are typically designed from how many viewpoints?

A professional helper conceptualizing a case from this perspective might ask challenging question of how current behaviors are helping clients meet their goals.

Discuss theory integration.Be sure to include the benefits and limitations.

Credible theories include all but which:

The counseling relationship helps to do all but what:

When a professional uses several different theories to conceptualize a case this is called:

Theory is synonymous with truth.

Historically, it was more common for practitioners to rely on ______theory(ies) to the exclusion of others in order to organize their thinking and guide their work with clients.

Discuss the distinction between being "theoretically eclectic" and "technically eclectic".