Counseling Research - EDC 506 Chapter 2

Flashcards defining key vocabulary terms, competencies, training model elements, and concepts from EDC 506 Chapter 2 on Counseling Research.

Empirically supported treatments

Specific treatment that works for certain disorders/problems.

Minimum competency level

Being able to consume and apply research in your work with clients.

Second level competency

Being able to use critical thinking to develop and test hypotheses in your work with clients.

Third level competency

Being able to conduct empirical studies and present the research findings.

Challenges to Competency

Obstacles including performance anxiety/efficacy, threats, unrewarding training, disenchantment, false dichotomy between science/practice, and disbelief in self and science.

Research training environment

A component of the Training Model that includes instructional and interpersonal elements.

Investigative interests

A personality type factor within the Training Model.

Selective attention

Identified in scientific training as a source of bias.

Broadening Scientific Training

An approach requiring less subjectivity, more objectivity, and recognizing that assumptions are subject to change based on scientific evidence.