Exam 15: Introduction to Theoretical Integration

The combining of two or more theories into a coherent approach is called _______________________.

From the perspective of the _______________ approach,there are multiple,coexisting truths and the role of the counselor is as nonexpert and coconstuctor of meaning,in which the counselor serves to facilitate dialogue in which the client can construct new meaning and interpretations.

Most evidence-based treatments use _________________ to combine two or more theories into a single coherent theoretical model to improve or expand the potentials each theory may have alone.

Some counselors draw techniques from multiple approaches with more concern for identifying interventions likely to work for the client than concern for theoretical principles.This is referred to as _____________________________.

All of the following are ways to conceptualize the philosophy of an approach EXCEPT:

It is likely that an unplanned approach of integration or eclecticism will result in the counselor doing what he/she feels like with little understanding of how or why.

Why might a counselor want to use integration?

All of the following are types of integration EXCEPT:

From the perspective of the _______________ approach,the truth is subjective and the counseling relationship is an empathic one in which the counselor serves to create contexts that support the natural process of self-actualization.

The author identifies four philosophical schools.What are they?

Regarding integration,it requires _______________________ than using a single theoretical model and should be approached carefully and thoughtfully.

Maricella,a counselor for 15 years,has chosen to incorporate the core conditions of person-centered counseling to build relationships and solution-generating questions from solution-focused counseling to generate hope.This is an example of ______________.

Models that provide an organized template for integrating theories that incorporate evidence-based practices and target appropriate treatment for a specific client are referred to as __________________________.

Discuss the difference between a theory and a philosophy.

Discuss briefly each of the following: constructivism,social-constructivism,structuralism/postconstructuralism.

What qualities define good integration?

Carlos,a narrative therapist for 9 years,at times integrates practices from other approaches in order to broaden intervention options that may work for his client,but remains essentially narrative in his approach.This is referred to as _______________.

_____________ is a process of borrowing from more than one theory.

Which of the following statements best exemplifies skillful integration practices.

Syncretism refers to _________________________________________.