Question: Theories and Research Methods

Research several of the theories used in the practice of A School Counselor. Determine how these theories were developed and investigate the types of research methods used. Type a 4-page paper that highlights two key theories that are used in your chosen profession (School Counselor). If these theories have changed over time, explain how they have changed. In addition, select a once-popular theory that is no longer accepted, and explain what led to the change. Refer to the note regarding theories versus therapies.

Then briefly describe the main research areas used in your professional role. For example, developmental psychologists mainly study cognitive and emotional development. Then, explain the main research methods used in your professional role and how they are used to guide the research. For example, developmental psychologists primarily use the experimental method and naturalistic observation. You would then describe, in some detail, what experimental and naturalistic methods are and how they are implemented in research.

Last, identify a research article from the last 5 years, that employs a commonly used research method in your chosen professional area. Discuss what was under investigation in the study and how that particular research method was used to investigate it.(Ref. APA format).