Posted: April 24th, 2025

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For this assignment you will analyze and learn about

Behavioral

Therapy or REBT.

Choose one of the theories below for your analysis:

Behavioral
• Rational Emotive Behavioral

Write a 750-1,000-word paper that analyzes the theory of your choice. Include the following in your analysis:

• Major concepts
• Overall purpose/goal
• Common Intervention strategies
• Length of counseling
• Counselor traits (at least two for the selected theory)
• Cultural and social considerations
• Strengths and Limitations for the selected theory
• At least three scholarly sources outside of your textbook.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Rubics

Major Concepts

9 points

Criteria Description

Analyze the major concepts of the theory of choice.

5. Target

9 points

An analysis of the major concepts of the theory of choice is present, well-reasoned, well-researched, comprehensive, and insightful; analysis demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable

7.83 points

An analysis of the major concepts of the theory of choice is present, well-reasoned and well-researched; analysis demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching

7.11 points

An analysis of the major concepts of the theory of choice is present but limited in scope; analysis of treatment plan goals demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient

6.66 points

An analysis of the major concepts of the theory of choice is present but inadequate; analysis is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

An analysis of the major concepts of the theory of choice is not present or discernible.

Overall Purpose or Goals

9 points

Criteria Description

Analyze the overall purpose or goals of the theory of choice.

5. Target

9 points

An analysis of the overall purpose or goals of the theory of choice is present, well-reasoned, well-researched, comprehensive, and insightful; analysis demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable

7.83 points

An analysis of the overall purpose or goals of the theory of choice is present, well-reasoned and well-researched; analysis demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching

7.11 points

An analysis of the overall purpose or goals of the theory of choice is present but limited in scope; analysis demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient

6.66 points

An analysis of the overall purpose or goals of the theory of choice is present but inadequate; analysis is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

An analysis of the overall purpose or goals of the theory of choice is not present or discernible.

Common Intervention Strategies

9 points

Criteria Description

Analyze common intervention strategies for the theory of choice.

5. Target

9 points

An analysis of common intervention strategies for the theory of choice is present, well-reasoned, well-researched, comprehensive, and insightful; analysis demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable

7.83 points

An analysis of common intervention strategies for the theory of choice is present, well-reasoned and well-researched; analysis of demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching

7.11 points

An analysis of common intervention strategies for the theory of choice is present but limited in scope; analysis demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient

6.66 points

An analysis of common intervention strategies for the theory of choice is present but inadequate; analysis is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

An analysis of common intervention strategies for the theory of choice is not present or discernible.

Length of Counseling

9 points

Criteria Description

Analyze the typical length of counseling for the theory of choice.

5. Target

9 points

An analysis of the typical length of counseling for the theory of choice is present, well-reasoned, well-researched, comprehensive, and insightful; analysis demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable

7.83 points

An analysis of the typical length of counseling for the theory of choice is present, well-reasoned and well-researched; analysis demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching

7.11 points

An analysis of the typical length of counseling for the theory of choice is present but limited in scope; analysis demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient

6.66 points

An analysis of the typical length of counseling for the theory of choice is present but inadequate; analysis is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

An analysis of the typical length of counseling for the theory of choice is not present or discernible.

Counselor Traits

9 points

Criteria Description

Analyze at least two counselor traits for the theory of choice.

5. Target

9 points

An analysis of at least two counselor traits for the theory of choice is present, well-reasoned, well-researched, comprehensive, and insightful; analysis demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable

7.83 points

An analysis of at least two counselor traits for the theory of choice is present, well-reasoned and well-researched; analysis demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching

7.11 points

An analysis of at least two counselor traits for the theory of choice is present but limited in scope; analysis demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient

6.66 points

An analysis of at least two counselor traits for the theory of choice is present but inadequate; analysis is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

An analysis of at least two counselor traits for the theory of choice is not present or discernible.

Cultural and Social Considerations

9 points

Criteria Description

Analyze the cultural and social considerations needed for the theory of choice.

5. Target

9 points

An analysis of the cultural and social considerations needed for the theory of choice is present, well-reasoned, well-researched, comprehensive, and insightful; analysis demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable

7.83 points

An analysis of the cultural and social considerations needed for the theory of choice is present, well-reasoned and well-researched; analysis demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching

7.11 points

An analysis of the cultural and social considerations needed for the theory of choice is present but limited in scope; analysis demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient

6.66 points

An analysis of the cultural and social considerations needed for the theory of choice is present but inadequate; analysis is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

An analysis of the cultural and social considerations needed for the theory of choice is not present or discernible.

Strengths and Limitations

9 points

Criteria Description

Analyze the strengths and limitations of the theory of choice.

5. Target

9 points

An analysis of the strengths and limitations of the theory of choice is present, well-reasoned, well-researched, comprehensive, and insightful; analysis demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable

7.83 points

An analysis of the strengths and limitations of the theory of choice is present, well-reasoned and well-researched; analysis demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching

7.11 points

An analysis of the strengths and limitations of the theory of choice is present but limited in scope; analysis demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient

6.66 points

An analysis of the strengths and limitations of the theory of choice is present but inadequate; analysis is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

An analysis of the strengths and limitations of the theory of choice is not present or discernible.

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

6.3 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target

6.3 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.

4. Acceptable

5.48 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

3. Approaching

4.98 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.

2. Insufficient

4.66 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

7.2 points

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

5. Target

7.2 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

4. Acceptable

6.26 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

3. Approaching

5.69 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

2. Insufficient

5.33 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

Evidence

4.5 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

5. Target

4.5 points

Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.

4. Acceptable

3.92 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are integrated.

3. Approaching

3.56 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

2. Insufficient

3.33 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.

Mechanics of Writing

4.5 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

5. Target

4.5 points

No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable

3.92 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.

3. Approaching

3.56 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient

3.33 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

Format/Documentation

4.5 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target

4.5 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.

4. Acceptable

3.92 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching

3.56 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.

2. Insufficient

3.33 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.