Concerns knowledge and thinking of therapist who is link between theory and therapy. Based on self-analysis of single family consultation interview, theories employed and decision points are described. Suggests that therapists can espouse many theories or single ones, but are always confronted with difficult decisions. (Author/NB)

Proposes a social-psychological model of the dissolution decision in marriage based on prior theoretical formulations. Sequential in character and emphasizing the duality of the marital relationship, the model modifies and refines previous theoretical efforts, and seeks to extend their explanatory power by incorporating various principles of…

Presents reprint of article which first appeared in 1952 which has made lasting contribution to field of vocational guidance. Presents theory of occupational choice and discusses three basic elements of the theory: occupational choice is a process, the process is largely irreversible, and compromise is an essential aspect of every choice. (NB)

The cross-levels hypothesis is presented as an explanation for program evaluation failures. It states that the usefulness of evaluation data as feedback for decision making varies inversely with the number of organizational levels between the action the data describe, and the decisions they are intended to influence. To be useful for decision…

There is evidence that the conscious mind selects from among possible acts developed by the unconscious. Even lifting a finger may be subject to this shared mental management. Studies examining this point of view are summarized. (JN)

This document notes that researchers study the processes involved in judgment and decision making and prescribe theories and models that reflect the behavior of the decision makers. It addresses the various models that are used to represent judgment and decision making, with particular interest in models that more accurately represent human…

Proposes a consultative model for use by professionals who work with older adults, recognizing the rapidly increasing number of aging individuals in the United States and the difficulties encountered by these people. Proposes an example of content for possible inclusion in the consultative process for use in decision making. (Author/ABL)

Presents development of Holland's congruence theory in four layers: (1) vocational interest and occupational choices as dichotomy of fit/nonfit; (2) level of congruence between vocational interests and occupational choices; (3) environmental congruence; and (4) within-occupation congruence. Suggests integrative interpretation for variance found in…

Examines the limitations of career decision-making models from a theory-in-action perspective (Argyris, 1976). Discusses research implications. (Author)

Presents a theoretically integrated, eclectic view of a decision-making, learning model of group counseling. Describes stages that the process moves through, gives the characteristics of each stage, and techniques that are helpful to facilitate this group counseling process. (Author)

The topic of procrastination (putting off for tomorrow what one should do today) is introduced as a well-known phenomenon that has been the subject of widespread general interest, modest professional activity, and remarkably little research interest. In this paper, explicit criteria are formulated to define the phenomenon. The various etiological…

Proposes a view of values counseling that emphasizes values clarification and suggests that the strength of this approach is found in the process of values clarification. Encourages counselors to think about values counseling as an integrative process that is a purposeful approach derived from a theoretical base. (JAC)

Summarizes Harren's (1979) career decision-making model. Identifies in six steps how the model can be used as a systematic method for working with career clients. Demonstrates usage of this systematic method through a case study. Suggests this method enhances the counselor-client relationship. (JAC)

Links the works of William Perry and of Carol Gilligan in a discussion of the need to consider differences between men and women in their patterns of intellectual development. Considers the need to examine gender differences especially as they relate to career decision making. (NB)

This book presents choice awareness as an eclectic counseling theory. The five choice principles of CREST are listed as Caring, Ruling, Enjoying, Sorrowing, and Thinking/Working. The focus is on providing the counselor with a direct and concise approach which will enable clients to make more effective choices and to exercise more responsibility in…