Importance of Studying Theories in Psychology
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What is the purpose of studying theories according to the given text?

  • To discourage the use of effective treatments
  • To complicate the understanding of human behavior
  • To confuse practitioners with unnecessary information
  • To provide direction and resources for navigation (correct)

    • How are traditional theories described in the given text?

  • Dependent on diverse clients
  • Outdated and irrelevant
  • Limited in research support
  • Contemporary and relevant (correct)

    • What do theories help us to understand?

  • Why trauma and tragedy strengthens some people (correct)
  • The causes of client problems
  • How to generate hypotheses about human behavior
  • The definition of mental health only

    • What is a key characteristic of a good theory according to the text?

    <p>Clear explanation of client problems and specific strategies for alleviation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are psychological theories used according to the text?

    <p>To generate hypothesis about human thinking, emotions, and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pierre Janet claim about Freud's early work?

    <p>It was not original</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From whose perspective was much of psychotherapy's history written?

    <p>Educated men from various backgrounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for the creation and sustenance of theories in counseling and psychotherapy?

    <p>Recognition of diverse cultural voices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the origins of contemporary theories and techniques of counseling?

    <p>They draw concepts from earlier human practices and beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors does the text mention as operating together to create and sustain the theories in counseling and psychotherapy?

    <p>Cultural, scientific, religious, and other factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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