Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)   eclecticism
B)   joining
C)   integration
D)   combining C

Question 2

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.

Accepted Answer

A)   modernism
B)   post-modernism
C)   systemic
D)   phenomenological B

Question 3

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.

Accepted Answer

A)   common factors
B)   assimilative integration
C)   systemic treatment selection
D)   favorite intervention integration D

Question 4

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 _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   common factors
B)   assimilative integration
C)   systemic treatment selection
D)   technical eclecticism

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)   its concept of truth and reality.
B)   the nature of the counseling relationship.
C)   the role of the counselor in the change process.
D)   the cultural context from which the counselor comes.

Question 6

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why might a counselor want to use integration?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

All of the following are types of integration EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   common factors.
B)   assimilative integration.
C)   systemic treatment selection.
D)   favorite intervention integration.

Question 9

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.

Accepted Answer

A)   modernism
B)   post-modernism
C)   systemic
D)   phenomenological

Question 10

The author identifies four philosophical schools.What are they?

Accepted Answer

A)   Purism, phenomenological, systemic, postmodern
B)   Psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, systemic, narrative
C)   Modernism, phenomenological, systemic, postmodern
D)   Theoretical, philosophical, behavioral, emotional

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)   a wide knowledge of theory
B)   experience using different interventions
C)   a good understanding of people and knowledge of the evidence base
D)   more skill and more discipline

Question 12

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 ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Solution-focused counseling
B)   common factors approach
C)   assimilative integration
D)   systemic treatment selection

Question 13

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 __________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   common factors approach
B)   theoretical integration
C)   systemic treatment selection
D)   evidence-based approaches

Question 14

Discuss the difference between a theory and a philosophy.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

What qualities define good integration?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

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 _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   common factors
B)   assimilative integration
C)   systemic treatment selection
D)   favorite intervention integration

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   eclecticism
B)   joining
C)   integration
D)   combining.

Question 19

Which of the following statements best exemplifies skillful integration practices.

Accepted Answer

A)   Skillful integration involves being able to work from one theory and incorporate diagnosis and information from diagnostic manuals.
B)   Skillful integration involves combining multiple philosophical assumptions through one theoretical model.
C)   Skillful integration involves grounding in one set of philosophical assumptions and integrating practices from other models in a way that fits with chosen set of philosophical assumptions.
D)   Skillful integration involves choosing whatever intervention feels best at the time with little thought to how and why the intervention are chosen.

Question 20

Syncretism refers to _________________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   combining philosophies that fit well
B)   a haphazard approach of doing whatever the counselor feels like
C)   organizing evidence-based theories to create a template for treatment
D)   careful thinking and weighing of integrating theories and approaches

Exam 15: Introduction to Theoretical Integration