Page 1 of 5
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 Therapy7. Cognitive Behavior Therapy8. 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
Page 2 of 5
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.
Page 3 of 5
Example of Layout Using Psychoanalytic Theory:
Theory Major
Theorists
Key Concepts Therapeutic
Goals
Therapist-Client
Relationship
Techniques &
Procedures
Applications Strengths Limitations Multicultural
Perspective
Psychoanaly
tic
Freud
Jung
Erickson
*Human Nature
determined byirrational forces,unconscious
motivations, sexualdrive, life/deathinstincts
*PersonalityStructure-IDinstinctual, ruled by
pleasure principleEgo-rational, ruledby reality principleSuperego-morals,ruled by rewards &punishments
*Ego-DefenseMechanisms-deny/distort reality,operate
unconsciously
*Focuses onclient’s past.
*To make theunconsciousconscious
*Strengthen theEgo to makebehavior morereality-based
*The goal of thetherapist is to
make the client’sunconsciousthoughts/feelings/issues conscious.
*Freud
recommends thatthe client bepositioned on acouch away fromthe therapist, as
to avoid eyecontact.
*The therapist
offers little, if any,
self-disclosure.
*The therapeutic
process can be
quite lengthy (up
to 2 years or
longer).
*Maintaininganalytic
framework
*Freeassociation
*Interpretation
*Dream
analysis
*Analysis ofresistance
*Analysis of
transference
*Useful for those
professionalswho intend to dointensive therapy
*Useful forclients who arein deep
emotional pain
*Clients who
want anotherdimension
added to theirtherapy— thosewho want to
further exploretheir psyche
*It has focused onkey factors such
as theunconscious as adefining motivefor behavior
*The effects oftrauma during the
first six years oflife areemphasized
*Transference,
counter-transference,anxiety, andresistance, andthe issue of ego
defense arehighlighted
*Not useful fordaily life
problemswhere copingskills should
be the focus
*Lengthy and
specifictraining fortherapists
*Requiresmany
sessionswhich wouldbe veryexpensive forclients
*Clients do notalways
respond
positively to
techniques
*The focus onfamily dynamicsmakes itappropriate forworking withmany culturalgroups
*The properdemeanor of thetherapist isattractive toclients whoexpectprofessionaldistance
*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.
Page 4 of 5
Scoring Guidelines
Points Available: 100
Component Unacceptable Acceptable Target
Psychoanalytic9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (0 points)
Information on all 9 dimensions isprovided, information is accurate,but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensionsis comprehensive, accurate andcomplete; key ideas are clearlystated and explained (2 points)
Adlerian9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions isprovided, information is accurate,but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensionsis comprehensive, accurate andcomplete; key ideas are clearlystated and explained (7 points)
Existential9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions isprovided, information is accurate,but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensionsis comprehensive, accurate andcomplete; key ideas are clearlystated and explained (7 points)
Person-Centered9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions isprovided, information is accurate,but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensionsis comprehensive, accurate andcomplete; key ideas are clearlystated and explained (7 points)
Gestalt9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions isprovided, information is accurate,but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensionsis comprehensive, accurate andcomplete; key ideas are clearlystated and explained (7 points)
Dialectical BehaviorTherapy
9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions isprovided, information is accurate,but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensionsis comprehensive, accurate andcomplete; key ideas are clearlystated and explained (7 points)
Cognitive BehaviorTherapy 9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions isprovided, information is accurate,but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensionsis comprehensive, accurate andcomplete; key ideas are clearlystated and explained (7 points)
Page 5 of 5
Rational Emotive BehaviorTherapy
9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions isprovided, information is accurate,but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensionsis comprehensive, accurate andcomplete; key ideas are clearlystated and explained (7 points)
Reality Therapy9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions isprovided, information is accurate,but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensionsis comprehensive, accurate andcomplete; key ideas are clearlystated and explained (7 points)
Feminist Therapy9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions isprovided, information is accurate,but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensionsis comprehensive, accurate andcomplete; key ideas are clearlystated and explained (7 points)
Narrative Therapy9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions isprovided, information is accurate,but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensionsis comprehensive, accurate andcomplete; key ideas are clearlystated and explained (7 points)
Solution-FocusedBrief Therapy9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions isprovided, information is accurate,but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensionsis comprehensive, accurate andcomplete; key ideas are clearlystated and explained (7 points)
Structural Family Therapy9 Dimensions
Information on one or more of the9 dimensions is missing or
inaccurate (1 point)
Information on all 9 dimensions isprovided, information is accurate,but explanations of key ideas are
vague or incomplete (3 points)
Information on all 9 dimensionsis comprehensive, accurate andcomplete; key ideas are clearlystated and explained (7 points)
Presentation Creativity Shows little creativity, originalityand/or effort in understanding
(1 point)
A few original touches enhancethe project to show understanding
(3 points)
Exceptionally clever and uniquein showing deep understanding
(6 points)
Professional presentation(grammar, mechanics,
spelling)
Writing involves many errors(more than 3) (1 point)
There is some deviation fromcollege-level writing; writing
involves few errors (no more than3) (4 points)
Graduate-level writing is used;writing is free of all writing errors
(8 points)
General Instructions
Scoring Guidelines
- WE OFFER THE BEST CUSTOM PAPER WRITING SERVICES. WE HAVE DONE THIS QUESTION BEFORE, WE CAN ALSO DO IT FOR YOU.
- Assignment status: Already Solved By Our Experts
- (USA, AUS, UK & CA PhD. Writers)
- CLICK HERE TO GET A PROFESSIONAL WRITER TO WORK ON THIS PAPER AND OTHER SIMILAR PAPERS, GET A NON PLAGIARIZED PAPER FROM OUR EXPERTS
QUALITY: 100% ORIGINAL PAPER – NO ChatGPT.NO PLAGIARISM – CUSTOM PAPER
Looking for unparalleled custom paper writing services? Our team of experienced professionals at AcademicWritersBay.com is here to provide you with top-notch assistance that caters to your unique needs.
We understand the importance of producing original, high-quality papers that reflect your personal voice and meet the rigorous standards of academia. That’s why we assure you that our work is completely plagiarism-free—we craft bespoke solutions tailored exclusively for you.
Why Choose AcademicWritersBay.com?
- Our papers are 100% original, custom-written from scratch.
- We’re here to support you around the clock, any day of the year.
- You’ll find our prices competitive and reasonable.
- We handle papers across all subjects, regardless of urgency or difficulty.
- Need a paper urgently? We can deliver within 6 hours!
- Relax with our on-time delivery commitment.
- We offer money-back and privacy guarantees to ensure your satisfaction and confidentiality.
- Benefit from unlimited amendments upon request to get the paper you envisioned.
- We pledge our dedication to meeting your expectations and achieving the grade you deserve.
Our Process: Getting started with us is as simple as can be. Here’s how to do it:
- Click on the “Place Your Order” tab at the top or the “Order Now” button at the bottom. You’ll be directed to our order form.
- Provide the specifics of your paper in the “PAPER DETAILS” section.
- Select your academic level, the deadline, and the required number of pages.
- Click on “CREATE ACCOUNT & SIGN IN” to provide your registration details, then “PROCEED TO CHECKOUT.”
- Follow the simple payment instructions and soon, our writers will be hard at work on your paper.
AcademicWritersBay.com is dedicated to expediting the writing process without compromising on quality. Our roster of writers boasts individuals with advanced degrees—Masters and PhDs—in a myriad of disciplines, ensuring that no matter the complexity or field of your assignment, we have the expertise to tackle it with finesse. Our quick turnover doesn’t mean rushed work; it means efficiency and priority handling, ensuring your deadlines are met with the excellence your academics demand.
