Discussion: Role of Theory in Research

Assignment 1- Due 06/0 (25.00) 500 words

Popular usage of the word “theory” may sometimes imply a singular, often grand idea. The world, however, is complex, and the systems designed to understand it, such as theory, are often intricate in order to sufficiently explain the world as it is. Indeed, as you will learn this week, theory is nuanced, and it can also be viewed as a combination of variables, ideas, or constructs to test or advance a research question. In addition, theory tends to play a different role in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research.

For this Discussion, you will consider the role of theory in research and the relationship between theory and philosophical orientations. You will also familiarize yourself with a theory in your field so that you may become more conversant in your discipline’s theoretical foundations. With these thoughts in mind:

Post an explanation of the role of theory in research. Next, identify a theory in your discipline and explain its basic tenets. Then, with this theory in mind, consider your answer to the following question posed by Dr. Burkholder in last week’s reading: “What do I have to believe about the world and about human beings in order for me to accept or use this theory?” Finally, describe the extent to which the epistemological and ontological assumptions of your chosen theory align with the philosophical orientation that reflects your worldview.

To prepare for this Discussion:

Reading

•Teyber, E., & Teyber, F. H. (2017). Interpersonal process in therapy: An integrative model (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole. ◦Chapter 2, “Establishing a Working Alliance”

Media

•American Psychological Association (Producer). (2009). Session 1 [Video segment]. In Psychoanalytic Therapy Over Time (DVD). Series VIII – Psychotherapy in Six Sessions.

Assignment 2 -500 words 25.00 Due 06/05/2018

Note: For this week’s Discussion 1, review the Introduction section of “Session 1” video segment and consider what the Interpersonal Psychotherapy approach looks like as well as how it has developed as a psychodynamic/analytic/relational therapy approach. Specifically, review the segment beginning at 0 seconds through 9:11.

•Review Chapter 2 of the Teyber and Teyber course text as well as the articles in the Learning Resources and consider how the working alliance is established in Interpersonal Psychotherapy.

•Review the Introduction section of “Session 1” of the Psychoanalytic Therapy Over Time (DVD) and consider what the Interpersonal Psychotherapy approach looks like as well as how it has developed as a psychodynamic/analytic/relational therapy approach. Specifically, review the segment beginning at 0 seconds through 9:11.

Based on the articles and the chapter you read, synthesize this research and post an explanation of how the working alliance is established in Interpersonal Psychotherapy. Use your Learning Resources to support your post. Use proper APA format and citations.

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