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Theories Grid Guidelines and Scoring Guidelines
General Instructions
It can be difficult to make distinctions between the various theoretical models studied in this course. Some of the theories/models use the same
terms but might attach different meanings to them. Other theories use different terms to refer to similar concepts. To help, students are to
create one grid that compares the major theories across several categories. It is suggested that this project be begun when the student first
begins to read about the theories and updated as each theory is studied. This project is designed to help distinguish the fine points
between the theories and to serve as a personal study guide for exams and post-graduate testing.
I. General Directions: Include each of the following theoretical approaches for this grid assignment:
1. Psychoanalytic (you may use example in these guidelines)
2. Adlerian
3. Existential
4. Person-Centered
5. Gestalt
6. Dialectical Behavior Therapy
7. Cognitive Behavior Therapy
8. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
9. Reality Therapy
10. Feminist Therapy
11. Narrative Therapy
12. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
13. Structural Family Therapy
II. Create a table that compares these theories across the following dimensions:
1. Major Theorist(s)
2. Key Concepts
3. Therapeutic Goals
4. Relationship Between Therapist and Client
5. Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures
6. Applications
7. Strengths
8. Limitations
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9. Specific Multicultural Perspectives
***See the example for Psychoanalytic Therapy below, which you can use in your own project.
III. Layout Directions: Students may use Microsoft Word or Excel to create their project. If Microsoft Word is used, please export the
file as a .pdf and upload the .pdf file for the assignment. Suggestions for designing this project would be to create a table for each
theory/approach in Word and use page breaks between each theory/approach. Choose the landscape option in Page layout and
insert a table. Use short statements and include definitions of terms if you are not sure of the meaning of some of the
terminology. Since using bullet points causes information to automatically indent into your column space, you might consider
using asterisks for your major points as shown in the Psychoanalytical example below. Another space-saving suggestion is to
highlight your cells, choose the Layout tab, select Cell Margins, and set the default cell margins to 0”. Doing so allows you to
maximize the use of space within the cells.
IV. Information Sources: You can use your textbook and outside resources such as journals or internet sources, but you must properly
cite and reference APA style (7th edition) all information you use from ALL sources used to answer your questions. Common
terms/language relative to each theory can be used (i.e., id, ego, superego, empty chair technique, etc.). Otherwise:
PARAPHRASE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE-you will learn the particulars of the theories more easily if you can explain
the information in your own words
V. Plan Ahead: Work on your project each week as you study each theory/approach.
VI. Be Creative: Use your creativity to create the project. For example, you can insert graphics or examples (your own) to further
explain certain points. In past projects, some students have chosen to use colored fonts to differentiate between the
theories/approaches and included pictures of either the theorist(s) or icons representative of each theory. Techniques like
these make the project information more memorable.
VII. Use the Project: This project can be used as part of your notes when taking your chapter tests and will make an excellent study
guide when preparing for comps.
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Example of Layout Using Psychoanalytic Theory:
Theory Major
Theorists
Key Concepts Therapeutic
Goals
Therapist-Client
Relationship
Techniques &
Procedures
Applications Strengths Limitations Multicultural
Perspective
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Freud
Jung
Erickson
*Human Nature
determined by
irrational forces,
unconscious
motivations, sexual
drive, life/death
instincts
*Personality
Structure-ID
instinctual, ruled by
pleasure principle
Ego-rational, ruled
by reality principle
Superego-morals,
ruled by rewards &
punishments
*Ego-Defense
Mechanisms-
deny/distort reality,
operate
unconsciously
*Focuses on
client’s past.
*To make the
unconscious
conscious
*Strengthen the
Ego to make
behavior more
reality-based
*The goal of the
therapist is to
make the client’s
unconscious
thoughts/feelings/
issues conscious.
*Freud
recommends that
the client be
positioned on a
couch away from
the therapist, as
to avoid eye
contact.
*The therapist
offers little, if any,
self-disclosure.
*The therapeutic
process can be
quite lengthy (up
to 2 years or
longer).
*Maintaining
analytic
framework
*Free
association
*Interpretation
*Dream
analysis
*Analysis of
resistance
*Analysis of
transference
*Useful for those
professionals
who intend to do
intensive therapy
*Useful for
clients who are
in deep
emotional pain
*Clients who
want another
dimension
added to their
therapy— those
who want to
further explore
their psyche
*It has focused on
key factors such
as the
unconscious as a
defining motive
for behavior
*The effects of
trauma during the
first six years of
life are
emphasized
*Transference,
counter-
transference,
anxiety, and
resistance, and
the issue of ego
defense are
highlighted
*Not useful for
daily life
problems
where coping
skills should
be the focus
*Lengthy and
specific
training for
therapists
*Requires
many
sessions
which would
be very
expensive for
clients
*Clients do not
always
respond
positively to
techniques
*The focus on
family dynamics
makes it
appropriate for
working with
many cultural
groups
*The proper
demeanor of the
therapist is
attractive to
clients who
expect
professional
distance
*Internal focus
can be in conflict
with cultural
values that
emphasize the
interpersonal and
environmental
dimensions
**You may use the above information on the (1) Psychoanalytic Theory as part of your project. Cite the textbook as your source.
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Scoring Guidelines
Points Available: 100
Component Unacceptable Acceptable Target
Psychoanalytic
9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the
9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (0 points)
Information on all 9 dimensions is
provided, information is accurate,
but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions
is comprehensive, accurate and
complete; key ideas are clearly
stated and explained (2 points)
Adlerian
9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the
9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions is
provided, information is accurate,
but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensions
is comprehensive, accurate and
complete; key ideas are clearly
stated and explained (7 points)
Existential
9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the
9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions is
provided, information is accurate,
but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensions
is comprehensive, accurate and
complete; key ideas are clearly
stated and explained (7 points)
Person-Centered
9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the
9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions is
provided, information is accurate,
but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensions
is comprehensive, accurate and
complete; key ideas are clearly
stated and explained (7 points)
Gestalt
9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the
9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions is
provided, information is accurate,
but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensions
is comprehensive, accurate and
complete; key ideas are clearly
stated and explained (7 points)
Dialectical Behavior
Therapy
9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the
9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions is
provided, information is accurate,
but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensions
is comprehensive, accurate and
complete; key ideas are clearly
stated and explained (7 points)
Cognitive Behavior
Therapy 9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the
9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions is
provided, information is accurate,
but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensions
is comprehensive, accurate and
complete; key ideas are clearly
stated and explained (7 points)
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Rational Emotive Behavior
Therapy
9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the
9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions is
provided, information is accurate,
but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensions
is comprehensive, accurate and
complete; key ideas are clearly
stated and explained (7 points)
Reality Therapy
9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the
9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions is
provided, information is accurate,
but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensions
is comprehensive, accurate and
complete; key ideas are clearly
stated and explained (7 points)
Feminist Therapy
9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the
9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions is
provided, information is accurate,
but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensions
is comprehensive, accurate and
complete; key ideas are clearly
stated and explained (7 points)
Narrative Therapy
9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the
9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions is
provided, information is accurate,
but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensions
is comprehensive, accurate and
complete; key ideas are clearly
stated and explained (7 points)
Solution-Focused
Brief Therapy
9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the
9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions is
provided, information is accurate,
but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensions
is comprehensive, accurate and
complete; key ideas are clearly
stated and explained (7 points)
Structural Family Therapy
9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the
9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions is
provided, information is accurate,
but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensions
is comprehensive, accurate and
complete; key ideas are clearly
stated and explained (7 points)
Presentation Creativity Shows little creativity, originality
and/or effort in understanding
(1 point)
A few original touches enhance
the project to show understanding
(3 points)
Exceptionally clever and unique
in showing deep understanding
(6 points)
Professional presentation
(grammar, mechanics,
spelling)
Writing involves many errors
(more than 3) (1 point)
There is some deviation from
college-level writing; writing
involves few errors (no more than
3) (4 points)
Graduate-level writing is used;
writing is free of all writing errors
(8 points)
- General Instructions
- Scoring Guidelines
