Theory analysis

This assignment requires you to analyze and evaluate one of the following counseling theories: behavioral, cognitive, CBT, REBT, reality therapy, feminist therapy, a postmodern theory, or the family systems approach. Note that person-centered theory is not one of the choices of primary theory in this paper, although you may incorporate it as a secondary theory. In a later unit, you will apply the primary theory from this paper to the case study that you developed.

You will address the following:

• Describe the theory’s origin—how was it developed, who created it.
• Describe the theory’s key concepts and its principles and assumptions (its view of human nature, the theory of change, view of psychopathology, the role of the counselor).
• Evaluate the evidence base (the research evidence) supporting this theory.

Assignment Requirements

• Template: Use the Unit 8 Assignment Template [DOCX], linked in the Resources, to complete this assignment.
• References: You must have a minimum of 5 scholarly resources. All references must be from peer-reviewed academic journals and should be no more than 7 years old. The optional readings for each unit will help you begin your research. A seminal book may substitute for one journal article. You must use proper APA style to list your references. Refer to the APA Style and Format (linked in the Resources) campus page for more information.
• Length of paper: The body of the paper must be 3–4 pages, not including the reference lists, abstract, or the title page.
• Written communication: Develop accurate written communication and thoughts that convey the overall goals of the project and do not detract from the overall message. Your paper should demonstrate graduate-level writing skills.
• Formatting: Use the current APA formatting, including correct in-text citations, proper punctuation, double-spacing throughout, proper headings and subheadings, no skipped lines before headings and subheadings, proper paragraph and block indentation, no bolding, one-inch margins all around, and no bullets. Refer to the APA Style and Format campus page for more information.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.