PSYC 3083 Chapter : PSYC 3083 Exam 1 Notes
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Exam 1 notes: chapter 1: theory is a good thing. Schema organizes things to a whole seek commonalities between: downside can create biases, stereotyping, labeling, quick to judge. Gives the counselor a sense of professional presence reassures client. Theory lets you plan counseling sessions different theories: want to see in a counselor: Relatability: warmth, operational definition defining something in the way you will measure it, guidelines for therapy: Follow ethical professional guidelines: identifying a personal theory. Start with one good theory with room to grow. Clear idea about why these techniques help you toward theoretical defined goals avoid theory-hopping . Flexibility with sensitivity multicultural diversity: difficult to do due to conflict theories, superficial understanding, characteristics of a good theory. If it"s not reliable, it"s also not valid: empirical validity (research) Practicality (applicability: ethics: professional values and standards, welfare of client is extremely important, tell ab upsides and downsides, tell client the theory you use, insurance info.
