Research Exam- Theoretical considerations when working with a college student population?

Question 1

Gibbons & Shoffner (2004) main topics (3)

Answer 1

Social Cognitive Career Theory, Three primary focuses of this theory, and the case of Marcus

Question 2

The case of Marcus

Answer 2

Marcus had doubts and perceived barriers about college–> After working with a school counselor for 5 sessions, Marcus expressed more interest in going to college and overcoming barriers. Mom also went from not having interest to taking more action that demonstrated interest.

Question 3

Schroder et al., (2015) main topic (1)

Answer 3

Implicit theories and Mindsets

Question 4

Incremental theory

Answer 4

Self-attributes are responsive to improvement and growth with learning and effort

Question 5

Servaty-Seib, & Taub (2010) main topic (1)

Answer 5

Bereavement and college students

Question 6

Two effective theories when working with college students

Answer 6

Dual process model of grief (DPM) and meaning reconstruction and loss (MRL)

Question 7

Dual process of grief and meaning reconstruction and loss

Answer 7

Focus on shifting from the idea of letting and go and placing more of an emphasis on incorporating elements of complexity, flexibility, and diversity

Question 8

What theory serves as the central process of mourning?

Answer 8

meaning reconstruction and loss (MRL)

Question 9

Stebleton (2007) main topic (3)

Answer 9

Theoretical approaches for african american immigrants, Systems theory framework (STF), Chaos theory of careers

Question 10

Systems theory framework (STF)

Answer 10

Includes content and influences that interact with an individual and the system components that comprise the individuals immediate world

Question 11

Systems theory framework (cont)

Answer 11

Incorporates idea of microsystems and how more than one thing can be contributing to a students stressors and beliefs

Question 12

Why is STF an appropriate theory when working with African Americans?

Answer 12

Because their primary source of identity is often a collective group

Question 13

Chaos theory of careers

Answer 13

Embraces complexity of career development, which includes the role of events that are unplanned and unfortunate circumstances

Question 14

Why is Chaos theory appropriate for African American immigrant college students?

Answer 14

Because there might be uncertainty in alot of their futures

Question 15

Flores & Sheely (2020) main topics (3)

Answer 15

LGBTQ college students, Relational cultural theory (RCT), Tenets of RCT

Question 16

Relational cultural theory (RCT)

Answer 16

a theory of counseling that prioritizes empowering clients, as well as formulating empathy for clients

Question 17

Relational cultural theory is helpful for LGBTQ students who struggle with these 4 things:

Answer 17

Homophobic/Transphobic college environments, coming-out issues, internal shame, and lack of support systems on campus

Question 18

Tenets of RCT

Answer 18

Mature human development and chronic disconnection as the root cause of human dysfunction

Question 19

One main goal of RCT

Answer 19

Bringing awareness to negative self-image and creating more positive and healthier images

Question 20

Crumb & Haskins (2017) main topics (2)

Answer 20

Relational Cultural theory and Cognitive behavior theory in College Counseling

Question 21

What 4 concerns are counselors who employ RCT able to address with college students?

Answer 21

Emotional and physical separation, increasing relational connections, incorporating social justice, and working through feelings such as shame and worthlessness

Question 22

Why is RCT unique? What is this theory based off of?

Answer 22

It promotes a strong utilization of the counselor-client relationship; Based off of the premise that individuals need connections to improve and that isolation and/or disconnection causes relational and emotional challenges

Question 23

How many studies have shown CBT to be effective for a wide range of disorders?

Answer 23

Over 500!

Question 24

Nyer et al. (2015) study findings

Answer 24

Amongst college students experiencing depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation, Participants reported a great decrease in depression and suicidal ideation after only 6 weeks of CBT based treatment

Question 25

Gibbons & Shoffner (2004)- Social Cognitive Career Theory was developed as a way to explain ______ __________ through focusing on ______-________ constructs

Answer 25

career development; socio-economic

Question 26

SCCT is grounded Bandura’s ________ ________ ______; three primary focuses

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social cognitive theory; 1.) Self-efficacy 2.) Outcome expectations 3.) Goals