HSCO 506 Quiz 1 Philosophical Foundations solutions complete answers

HSCO 506 Quiz 1 Philosophical Foundations solutions complete answers 

 

From the lecture discussion on ways of knowing truth, what can we say?

There is a link between our worldview and what ways of knowing (epistemological methods) that we accept and reject.

 

The lectures provided a brief introduction to the models of integration (based on Niebuhr’s Christ and Culture). What did we learn from that introduction?

One criticism of the colonialist’s position is that adherents would use certain psychological principles or theories but would not admit the necessity for empirical verification of the psychology “findings.”

 

In the discussion on worldview, the lecture contrasted the “modern” and the “postmodern” worldview. If one held the post-modern worldview, which would be true?

One should use personal experiences as a guide to what is right/wrong.

 

For the Christian counselor, epistemology, according to the lecture

would suggest that truth can be discovered through logic, rational discourse, empirical methods, and/or special revelation found in Scripture.

 

The lecture emphasized that different generations typically have different worldviews. If we are counseling someone just coming into adulthood in the 21st century, what should we emphasize?

Realize that the client may have a very relativistic outlook on life.

 

The lectures talked about the “two books” concept. What is a true statement from that lecture?

God can reveal truth in science as well as in theology.

 

The lectures talked about worldview. A worldview is

a set of presuppositions which we hold about the basic make-up of the world.

 

The lectures explain that ways of knowing (epistemologies) can be limited. What is a true statement based on that discussion?

As we search for truth, we need to realize that our thinking can be flawed and we need to be willing to allow others to challenge our thinking and conclusions.

 

If we are trying to distinguish what “Christian” counseling is (vs. secular counseling), which statement is true from the lecture?

A counselor thinking “Christianly” would look beyond just helping a client solve an immediate problem.

 

The lecture talked about levels of integration. What is an incorrect statement from that discussion?

We should focus solely on the cognitive process of how we are discovering truth, rather than how we are living as a counselor.

 

The lecture emphasized the importance of understand OUR worldview as a counselor in choosing the model of counseling we use. What can we say from the lecture?

In asking “who am I” as a worldview question, psychology would emphasize that we are largely products of our experiences.

 

In contrast to a biblical worldview of counseling, a psychological worldview of counseling

would suggest that psychology can always find reasons/causes for human problems.

 

If I am following the “earmarks” of integration laid out in the lectures, which of the following would I demonstrate?

I would actively seek to find truth in theology, in principles of spiritual formation, and in the theories and empirical discoveries of psychology.

 

Christian counseling, based in theology, would identify sin as ultimately behind human problems. In contrast, psychology would emphasize

illness or psychopathology

 

The lectures in week one referred to Jay Adams (the founder of Nouthetic counseling) when discussing the biblical foundation/worldview of Christian counseling. What did the lecture emphasize in that discussion, based on Adam’s perspective?

We may gain insights from psychology and psychological theories, but God’s word is still our primary authority and our “lens” to view other sources.

 

Why are self-awareness and humility so important in integrative counseling?

All the above

 

In arguing for the value of integration, the lectures suggested the following:

The church should recognize that God can reveal truth through psychology, and secular psychologists should accept that spirituality is an important part of the solution to human problems.

 

Finish this comparative key phrases with the correct sets of words: theology is to psychology as ____________ is to _________________.

Revelation/ reason or observation

 

“Imago Dei” is an important concept in the study of integration, and was mentioned in the lectures. This term refers to

the quality that allows human beings to resemble God the Creator.

 

The lecture emphasized that the way we interpret behavior has a lot to do with our worldview, and a lot to do with our expectations of our clients. What is true based on the lecture discussion?

The worldview of most secular psychologists would suggest that a primary

reason for personal problems is a lack of coping skills.