Counseling Skills and Intervention

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What is Falsifiability?

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Falsifiability is the principle that a theory or hypothesis must be able to be proven false. It is a key criterion for scientific theories, as it allows for testing and validation.

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What is Psycho-social Development?

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Psycho-social development refers to the interrelation of psychological and social factors in an individual's growth. It encompasses emotional, social, and cognitive development throughout life.

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What is Cultural Anxiety?

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Cultural Anxiety is the feeling of unease or fear that individuals may experience when they are in a new cultural environment, often due to differences in social norms and expectations.

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What is Imparting of Information in therapy?

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Imparting of Information is a curative factor in therapy where the therapist provides knowledge or insights to the client, helping them understand their situation better.

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What is Confrontation in Gestalt Therapy?

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Confrontation is a technique used in Gestalt Therapy where the therapist challenges the client to face their inconsistencies or contradictions in thoughts and feelings.

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What is Occam's Razor?

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Occam's Razor is a problem-solving principle that suggests the simplest explanation, often with the least assumptions, is usually the correct one.

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What is Replicability in research?

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Replicability is the ability of a study or experiment to be repeated with the same methods and yield similar results, which is essential for validating scientific findings.

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What is Correlation versus Causation?

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Correlation versus causation is a concept that distinguishes between two variables that may be related (correlation) and one that directly affects the other (causation).

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What is Assimilation in cultural context?

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Assimilation is the process by which individuals or groups adopt the cultural norms of another group, often losing their original cultural identity.

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What is Catharsis in therapy?

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Catharsis is the process of releasing strong or repressed emotions, often through talking or expressing feelings, which can lead to emotional relief.