Week 6 Social constructionism Flashcards
The study of the nature of knowledge, including how we know what we know, which differs between modernist and postmodernist perspectives, influencing their respective approaches to research and practice.
epistemology
What are some of the critiques of evidence-based practice from a postmodern perspective?
Postmodern critiques include claims that EBP does poorly with non-dominant cultures, that efficacy in controlled settings does not guarantee effectiveness in clinical practice, and that it may marginalize alternative forms of therapy.
What ethical implications arise from the modernist commitment to evidence-based practice?
The ethical implications include the responsibility to conduct scientific research to guide practice and ensure effective, accountable therapy for clients, preventing reliance solely on subjective practitioner opinions.
An epistemological viewpoint within postmodernism that posits that what is considered real and true is created through social interactions and cultural contexts rather than existing independently in nature.
social constructionism
Why is open dialogue between modernist and postmodernist perspectives considered necessary in the context of EBP?
An open dialogue is necessary to integrate diverse approaches, challenge assumptions, address ethical concerns, and enhance the efficacy and accountability of therapeutic practices.
A type of scientific study that aims to reduce bias and error by randomly assigning participants to treatment or control groups, often considered the gold standard in modernist research for evaluating therapy effectiveness.
Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT)
According to the American Psychological Association, EBP integrates which of the following elements?
Available research, clinical expertise, and patient characteristics
The exploration of reality and the nature of being
ontology
What does the modernist perspective believe about the nature of knowledge?
Knowledge is absolute and can be quantified.
What does the term “social constructionist epistemology” suggest?
Reality is mainly constructed through social interactions and cultural contexts
What is the primary concern of postmodern critiques regarding the practice of Evidence-Based Therapy?
The marginalization and silencing of alternative forms of discourse
What are the criticism of EBP mentioned in the text?
It may not be effective for minority or non-dominant cultures.
It ignores individual client characteristics and cultural contexts.
It is solely based on randomized controlled trials.
