counseling theories

SCORING SHEET: THE SELECTIVE THEORY SORTER

1. Add the scores in each column. Be sure to add the positive numbers and subtract the negative numbers accurately. You may have scores below zero.

2. Transfer the column totals to the corresponding theories listed below.

THEORY OR SCHOOL OF THOUGHT TOTAL SCORE

A. Psychoanalytic 10

B. Analytic psychology

7

C. Individual psychology 7

D. Person-centered

15

E. Gestalt 16

F. Constructivist school of thought 10

G. Behaviorism 9

H. REBT 0

I. Reality therapy 11

J. Cognitive-behavioral 9

K. Family theories school of thought 2

L. Existential 13

3. Find the two or three theories or schools of thought with the highest scores and list them below.

Based on your scores, these are the theories or schools of thought most appealing to you.

THEORY OR SCHOOL OF THOUGHT TOTAL SCORE

Person Centered 15 Gesalt 16